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set off

ADJECTIVE
mounted
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WEAK












VERB
discharge
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Gelsenkirchen Police said they became aware of the crime after a fire alarm was set off in the early hours of Monday morning.

From BBC

The move set off a legal tussle that was only resolved in October this year - following a court ruling which said that the band had to stay with Ador until 2029.

From BBC

The African Union has long been concerned that recognising Somaliland could set off a chain reaction, where separatists could demand recognition for the territories they claim.

From BBC

A Northern California city sent out police drones whirring 400 feet in the air this Fourth of July to hunt for people setting off illegal fireworks, and issued more than $300,000 in fines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Together, these immune reactions drive inflammation that can damage heart muscle cells and set off additional inflammatory effects.

From Science Daily