Sentence examples for set off a discussion from inspiring English sources

The controversy set off a discussion as to whether Freeh might quit, but Freeh told me that at that point he had not seriously considered quitting.

The case set off a discussion about race relations in America and raised questions about so-called "stand-your-ground laws", which enable residents of some states to use lethal force if they feel threatened.

In a place still tinctured by hippie-era tie-dye, where corporate franchises are widely unwelcome (people threatened to shoot out the Best Western motel sign when that company had the temerity to come to town some years back), the idea of Dead Guys going brand name has already set off a heated discussion.

It comes nearly a year after the shooting set off a national discussion about gun control, mental health and violence in American popular culture.

He said it was difficult to overstate how potent of a problem it could be for Mr. Gingrich, saying it set off "a viral discussion among activists".

Robin's comment set off a lively discussion on Twitter, with composers, critics, and connoisseurs nominating dozens of other pieces for the honor.

A few parents at his preschool disapproved, I wrote a blog post about it, and in the blink of an eye, the post set off a national discussion about gender identity, bullying and a parent's role in both issues.

The episode, along with the death of Eric Garner — an unarmed black man who died after a chokehold by a New York police officer in July — set off a nationwide discussion about policing, race and the use of deadly force.

The real purpose of the lawsuit, Monsignor Lagoutte said, is to set off a public discussion as well as a debate in court over whether and where limits should be established on the use of religious images to sell products.

The essay — with lines like "History will never allow us to slumber on" — set off a lengthy discussion in Chinese newspapers, giving him a national reputation at the age of 36.

Speculation about Mr. Lubitz's mental health had set off a worldwide discussion among pilots, airlines and officials about how airlines screened their pilots and documented potential physical or mental health issues.