Sentence examples for only set off from inspiring English sources

Punitive legislation, like that often threatened by Congress, would only set off a destructive trade war.

Her high cheekbones not only set off a strong jaw but lend her face an ethnically indecipherable cast.

He said that various problems with the batteries would only set off an advisory or status alert.

They have only set off on a villainous course, and they cannot even use the language of villainy.

Opposition parties railed against the measures, which many Greeks complain are too draconian and will only set off a recession that will compound the debt problem.

They usually only set off in clear weather, but forecasts can change fast in winter, with a hurricane last week catching even the Portuguese navy by surprise.

Here are two words that when uttered aloud will not only get their attention, but set off hyperventilation, pupil dilation and drooling: "Apple phone".

Here is an example of well as an introductory word: "Well, I'd love a second piece of cake, but I'm on a diet".. Why can also be used as an introductory word, but be careful: it should only be set off by a comma when it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

"It's just astonishing to me," confirmed my New York friend Janice, whose only child set off for San Diego State University in late August.

A Humvee started to make its way, only to set off another bomb.

When the system is turned on the, alarm can only be set off by disturbing the contacts, that is by opening a door or window.