as in to set off
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That ruling, which came in a case involving Louisiana's congressional map, set off a rush in some Southern states to reconfigure their congressional districts to give Republicans an edge and help the GOP hold onto its House majority.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026 -
Nearly a half pound of gunpowder was used to blast the pieces, and the explosion was loud enough to set off nearby car alarms.—
Nhat V. Meyer,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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If the delays on the Key Bridge rebuild don't motivate calls for better results for taxpayers, nothing will.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
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But analysts note that high gasoline prices do motivate shoppers to select for more fuel-efficient or entirely electric vehicles — if prices stay elevated for a long time.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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The following day, Louise was induced.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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An error and a walk put runners on first and second with one out, but UCF right-hander Ava Stuewe got out of the jam by inducing a pair of weak-contact outs from senior Jordan Woolery and redshirt freshman Aleena Garcia.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Video footage shared on social media showed fans cheering as the couple walked down the court before the start of the game to take their seats, and Kelce took a moment to pump up the Cavs supporters.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Via MoneyPuck Score effects were a factor here; leading teams often go into a defensive shell to protect that edge, while trailing teams can pump up the shots and risk to get back into the game.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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Prosecutors have said Mangione's notebook entries speak to motive.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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At the time of writing, police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in Guthrie’s case.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Critics, including some Republicans, argued the move risked energizing Democratic turnout and could weaken Republican incumbents in suburban districts.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Today’s moon in Aries energizes your communication sector, making conversations blunt, brutally frank and emotionally charged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The Sun in Gemini activates your 10th House of Career, while Pluto in Aquarius strengthens your 6th House of Work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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