as in to set off
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Prosecutors said that the group launched a premeditated terror attack on the detention facility inspired by antifa ideology, by setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at police officers who responded.
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Mars activates your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, motivating you to tackle sensitive matters with courage and protect what truly matters.
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However, researchers say the date at which a person joined can indicate whether it was ideologically motivated.
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Kaplan's research team put a rash-inducing irritant on the ears of mice.
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Three practices drawn from surgery and the leadership experiences of executives who’ve applied them illuminate how the best decision-makers paradoxically reduce uncertainty by inducing it.
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Another holiday weekend is approaching rapidly, and that means retailers are taking the opportunity to pump up the sales.
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It’s designed to raise money, pump up the party’s base, and showcase its slate of candidates (Democrats will hold a similar event in Orlando in July).
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Stockton police said no suspect or motive information was available for this shooting either.
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At the time of writing, police have not identified a suspect or motive in her case.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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The transition has been energizing for the organization, Sullivan says.
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The crowd was firmly on her side, which helped energize her game.
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
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Scent activates pathways that trigger emotional and memory responses.
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