as in to set off
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Investors and journalists regularly parse his press conferences for hints about upcoming rate cuts or hikes, trying to get ahead of the market; even the suggestion of a pause or a pivot can set off rallies or selloffs on Wall Street.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Too many corporate stakeholders assume frontline employees are motivated by the same quarterly goals that matter at HQ.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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Monday’s event should motivate people to bolt bookshelves to the wall, put putty under valuable vases and china, and set aside some supplies in an emergency kit, like 72 hours of water per person, Lux said.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Inside some cringe-inducing first-down numbers.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The veteran lefty induced a Carson Williams pop-out and Chandler Simpson ground-out, which moved Fortes to third.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Soundcore has pumped up the bass on these headphones, giving you a more immersive experience.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Dime 3 earbuds are an inexpensive option for those who like to pump up the bass in their music, but don't necessarily have the wallet for earbuds like the Beats Fit Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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The study, by the libertarian think tank Cato Institute, found that terrorists motived by extreme slices of right-leaning ideology killed six times more people than those on the other side of the political spectrum between 1975 and Sept. 10, 2025.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Local police have yet to identify either a suspect or motive in the shooting, while the teenager’s friends and family mourn and look for answers.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Designs are inspired by Bad Bunny's iconography, featuring cultural symbols like pavas (traditional hats worn by rural sugarcane farmers) and Monobloc chairs seen in everyday Puerto Rican life in backyards across the island—and featured on the cover of Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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There is such a rich world of drag designers and drag artists that are just creating beautiful pieces and inspiring fashion.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Private money from people like Yuri Milner has energized the field.—
Adam Frank,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Newsom, viewed by strategists as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, has used such moments to rally support and energize Democrats.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Any of these games will qualify to activate your preferred reward from bet365.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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