as in to set off
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Midway through my massage, the boat unmoored itself and set sail—setting off an initially alarming vibrating bed and whirring engine noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In theory, those policies could reinvigorate oil supply and bring prices down, since ships may be more willing to attempt passage through the strait, analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’s Padma Lakshimi trying to reinvigorate the cooking-competition show.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Iran conflict has muddied expectations of imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts, with rising oil prices reviving inflation fears and forcing investors to reassess how quickly the Fed can ease policy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ralph was the perfect choice to resurrect this Vanderbilt women’s basketball program.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Images of Iran’s streets aflame, with protesters facing off against the security forces of a repressive regime, must reawaken traumatic memories for Loubna Mrie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The journey to reawaken the Force won’t be straightforward.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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It can be reused time and time again -- just re-shake it to reactivate the cooling whenever needed.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Should residents reactivate their autopay, the full amount due on their account will be withdrawn from their bank account.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The will-they-won’t-they story between him and Mercedes will surely rekindle, and given Verstappen’s early critique of the new cars and rules, anything but a title-contending car will fuel discourse over his long-term future.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As an organization, Gary Broadway Main Streets will use economic vitality, promotion, architectural design and organization to revitalize the area, Robinson said, wanting to see more local businesses, live music and entertainment.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Matthieu Blazy has revitalized the house of Chanel in his short time at the helm.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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