set afoot
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Meantime a semi-serious movement was set afoot in Michigan to recall Governor Dickinson, as an embarrassing if not improper old bore.
From Time Magazine Archive
Kroger's and Penney's this year have set afoot large campaigns of "institutional" advertising, praising the service of the chains and attempting to "humanize" them.
From Time Magazine Archive
Military associations were formed, military exercises eagerly engaged in, and subscriptions set afoot for purchasing arms and ammunition.
From The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) by Various
The amusing stories told by him and the interesting discussions he set afoot were long remembered, as was his sly teasing of certain professors.
From Pope Pius the Tenth by F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes
"He used to be down here two or three times a-week, about three months ago," said he, "when the new line was first set afoot; but since then, you know, gentlemen——" He paused, significantly.
From A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards
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