as in to set off
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The evil force of Skeletor (Jared Leto), a bad bad man with no face, brings his minions in and sets off non-stop destruction.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026 -
Kylie Jenner recently set off on a summer getaway as part of a Kylie Cosmetics campaign.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes advisers make is assuming every client is motivated solely by maximizing price.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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And that could motivate another round of aggressive additions at the midseason trade deadline.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Regis Jesuit plated a couple runs in the top of the seventh, but Vais induced a groundout to end the game and strand the tying runner in a 3-2 Wildcats’ win.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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But with the game hanging in the balance – and runners on second and third with only one out – Weeks delivered a strikeout and induced a grounder to first to end the threat.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The ValerionMaster Max 4K laser projector runs on the NoirScene Dark Engine, which helps pump up the contrast between shadows and light sources to create dynamic visuals.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 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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Detectives did not provide details on a possible suspect or motive in the incident.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 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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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Meyer's image reveals the dark equine silhouette of opaque dust for which the nebula is named, backlit by glowing hydrogen gas energized by the ultraviolet radiation of nearby stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Instinctive Moon energizes your 10th House of Career and Status, opposing moody Chiron in your 4th House of Home, highlighting pressure between goals and private duties.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Raven Room is a great spot for happy hour, and the owners have been going to great lengths lately to activate the space with programming such as live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, activates your partnership sector — followed by the sun later this month — bringing focus to romantic, business or close one-on-one dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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