set in motion
Example Sentences
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“The Visit,” set in motion by a gripping premise, slightly overstays its welcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Infuriated, she called cabinet meetings during the weekend in the National Palace and set in motion a series of events that thwarted Rocha’s comeback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bougatef's declaration, which came in what is called a Section 5 report, set in motion a process that could see outside intervention in the wake of no solution.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Karyoptosis refers to a series of chemical reactions set in motion when toxic proteins accumulate inside a cell.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
And just as it’d been her choice to rescue Mira, and set in motion everything that led to Josie being able to stay friends with Max.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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