as in to set off
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Simeone set off sprinting down the line in celebration, but quickly got his emotions back under control, knowing there was a long way still to go in the tie.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025 -
That has set off a frenzy from developers and gambling powerhouses looking to cash in on the highly lucrative opportunity to operate one of the Big Apple’s first-ever casinos.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In 2010, Rich entered the energy sector, motivated by the tax advantages and profit potential of oil and gas investments.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Desir was motivated to join the wrestling team at Forest Hill beginning in her freshman season after watching Instagram reels online.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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But in the big market downturn induced by President Trump’s tariffs, no Fed rescue is in sight.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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There are two key mechanisms driving this trend, both induced by humanity’s appetite for fossil fuels.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Soucy respected Miller for trying to pump up his team.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Gamestop Gamestop has their Switch 2 landing page up as well, if you're still invested in the meme stock and want to pump up the valuation a bit.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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White working-class New Yorkers increasingly felt not only alienated but also motived to express their dissatisfaction.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
3 Oct. 2024
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The very last people who aren’t really motived to change any of this are the publishers themselves.—
Paul Sutter,
Ars Technica,
12 July 2024
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Directed and co-written by Jean-Stéphane Bron, the original and spirited fiction series, the high-stakes real life drama-thriller, is inspired by real life last-chance talks in 2015 between the U.S. and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, talks held in Geneva.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet, there are major lessons here for rival studios in how Warner Bros, post Barbie, has been able to energize social media, and target digital ads, to create an unforeseen blockbuster.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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When spring begins, I’m energized by the opportunity to dive head first into DIY-ing my lawn and garden with fresh blooms, plentiful vegetables, and various greenery.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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