set off
Example Sentences
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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Having set off at 07:30 BST ahead of an 11:30 appointment, she will return home at 18:00 - a total time of 10 hours and 30 minutes.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Their deaths set off nationwide protests and led to the removal of Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security, as well as Greg Bovino, then-commander at large of U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
As I set off, the shoes emitted a peppy clip-clop and a satisfying groan of distressed leather with each step.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
When they’d finished their work, they set off marching along the road through fields of corn to the train station, singing as they went.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
