set in motion
Example Sentences
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But there is less optimism over how much this will feed through to people's finances, with fears long-lasting damage has already been set in motion.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The researchers found that the crystals, made from an iron-containing compound called heme, are set in motion by the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
When players refused to sing the national anthem at a game in Australia, they set in motion a fateful series of events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Their grief and fury set in motion the countervailing force of justice that, no matter how belated, cannot be denied.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Because of the interconnectedness of an ecosystem, when any species is thrown off balance, the whole system is weakened and a chain reaction of failures is set in motion.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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