Sentence examples for set off a range from inspiring English sources
Mrs. Clinton's expressions set off a range of reactions, from relief to delight, to accusations of cynical political maneuvering.
Still, the renewed attention to the volatile issue of C.I.A. interrogations — after the controversy had all but disappeared from public debate — is sure to set off a range of legal and political challenges for the Justice Department, the White House and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
It seems to punch a hole directly into the subconscious, setting off a range of odd gestures and facial expressions.
As well as gifting Leicester with one of the greatest sporting upsets of all time, Tottenham's 2-2 drawithth Chelsea set off a chain reaction ranging from a multimillion-pound hammering for bookies to the prospect of Gary Lineker now having to make good on a promise to present Match of the Day in his underwear should the club where he started his sporting career win the league.
Does a carpenter set off a bomb?
The decision set off a multicity scramble.
His proposal set off a fierce debate.
This set off a wave of emigration.
One even set off a grenade.
And both can set off a crash.
