setting off

Example Sentences

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The question is whether he can do it without setting off the margin spiral his own research warned about.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Bond yields rose this month to levels that are setting off alarm bells across financial markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Anthropic said in early April it was making a preview version of Mythos available to top companies and organizations, setting off a scramble around the world to prepare for a potentially wider release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Audiences sense that something electric is happening, but it’s not just Michele who’s setting off sparks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Lee had intended to rest a night before setting off, because Grumman looked in need of it, but there was no chance of finding a room.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman