set off
- mounted adj.
- atone v.
- beautify v.
- become v.
- border v.
- circulate v.
- compensate v.
- contrast v.
- counterbalance v.
- differentiate v.
- discharge v.
- distinguish v.
- effectuate v.
- explode v.
- feature v.
- fire v.
- flatter v.
- garnish v.
- go v.
- grace v.
- incite v.
- individualize v.
- intensify v.
- make up v.
- militarize v.
- mobilize v.
- offset v.
- outweigh v.
- produce v.
- redeem v.
- sequester v.
- shoot v.
- spark v.
- trigger v.
Example Sentences
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and set off a global energy crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
That set off the wave of youth protests that blamed the collapse on high-level corruption and cronyism during renovation work at the station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The latest research provides an explanation, revealing how changes in gut bacteria can set off a chain reaction that damages the liver and how DT-109 can interrupt that process.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Some Palestinians set off fireworks to try and push the settlers back.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Since we are fortunate enough to be in a town with lots of inns, we set off to find one.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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