as in to set off
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Before setting off, many migrants wrapped T-shirts around their faces as protection from the blistering sun.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025 -
The police set off to raid the premises.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Scherzer has won two titles, just missing out on his third this year, but his promising performance in the postseason has the free agent motivated for another go-around.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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OpenAI’s determination to shift from the nonprofit model was apparently motivated in part by the desire to fundraise.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to the memo, Yoon, former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun and former military intelligence chief Yeo In-hyung planned to induce a North Korean attack against the South, the spokesperson, Park Ji-young, said.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Proving that there’s nothing MAGA love like overkill, there’s also whole lot of George Washington (including a historically daft 2010 Dodge Challenger ad) in the almost hangover inducing 40-second spot.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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But there are concerns of a possible AI bubble, with officials at the Bank of England earlier this month flagging the growing risk that tech stock prices pumped up by the AI boom could burst.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Springsteen was reportedly a frequent visitor on the set of Deliver Me From Nowhere — undoubtedly pumping up the extras, and presumably stressing out the actors.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The complaint did not cite evidence of direct involvement or motive connected to the IDS, but the discovery process, if reached, may unearth new information.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 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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Nicole said her costume was actually inspired by a childhood friend, ironically named Taylor.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today’s young people aren’t motivated by apocalyptic warnings, they’re energized by the expanding toolbox of climate solutions and the opportunity to play an active role in shaping a brighter future.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The outlet also called the New York City mayor’s race for Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblymember who energized the city with his ambitious campaign.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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