set off
Example Sentences
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He got on his motorcycle and set off to look for her.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn. says, as the burst of pollutants takes place closer to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
The cruise ship MV Hondius had set off from Argentina on 1 April.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
That set off a firestorm of comments about whether or not Grantham was a hypocrite.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
A chaos of squeaking set off the wombies.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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