Sentence examples for set off a round from inspiring English sources

Claudius' murder set off a round of bloody housekeeping.

It might set off a round of "Belichick Does Not Rule Out Retirement" headlines.

A landmark merger, it set off a round of similar mergers among financial institutions.

Even so, the letter set off a round of criticism from corporations and lawmakers.

The decision to call off the vote on the health care bill on Wednesday — a rare occurrence in the House — set off a round of recriminations.

If other countries followed suit to try to devalue their currencies, it could set off a round of "currency wars," some warned.

"Obama," one girl said, deadpan, setting off a round of giggles.

A Warm Family Welcome When I arrive in Chen Dong Village, the family sets off a round of celebratory firecrackers.

On Wednesday, some Nassau officials seemed caught off guard by the Islanders' departure, setting off a round of sniping between political opponents.

The recession of 2008-09 cut Spanish advertising revenues by more than a third, according to some estimates, setting off a round of mergers and acquisitions.

He shocked the industry with his acquisition last August of America's Amoco, setting off a round of mergers that included the marriage of Exxon and Mobil last December.