as in to set off
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Investors are now bracing for the war to last for some time, which would likely set off inflation in global markets and could stunt Asia's economic growth.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Odom set off that October for Hof’s Love Ranch in Crystal, about 80 miles outside of Las Vegas.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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That motivated more teams to tank, not fewer.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel.—
Sophia Tareen,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Holmes induced 14 whiffs, mostly with his sharp slider.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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His last one induced a double play.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Martin had served since 1951 and had resisted brutal pressures from President Lyndon Johnson to pump up the money supply.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Prior to Newbins stepping to the line, Jarocki pulled Kniyah Dumas aside and told her to pump up her fellow point guard.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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There was no information on any suspects or motive in the shooting.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investigators have not released details of a suspect or motive in the shooting.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While breakfast and lunch are served à la carte, Chef Luca’s dinner menu changes daily, inspired by the season and its available ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The village’s Black residents, including Hettie, are energized by a promising but tangled effort to redress a long-standing injustice—the unequal compensation received by Black South African soldiers in the Second World War.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The sensitive Moon energizes your 11th House of Bonding, squaring expansive Jupiter in your 8th House of Caution.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each step is engineered to activate the next -- prepare with Pre-Exfoliating Foam, exfoliate with the Exfoliating Body Glove Set, cleanse with The Body Wash and nourish with The Dry Body Oil.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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