Sentence examples for were setting off from inspiring English sources

Some townspeople were setting off fireworks, which agitated the dogs.

They had brought in mining equipment and were setting off explosions in nearby hills.

Children were setting off firecrackers and men were firing automatic rifles into the air in celebration.

He said finer observations would be needed to be certain that such interactions were setting off the fiery pillars.

"The attacks came while the people were setting off firecrackers," said Ernesto Concepcion, mayor of Alamada, ABS-CBN television said.

But the moving van was on the other foot a century ago, when Brooklyn residents were setting off for Manhattan.

Eight were set off a week ago last Wed.

Smoke bombs were set off in the chamber.

Ceiling sprinklers were set off by the gunfire.

Nevertheless, prospective players and their families were set off on a scramble for supporting evidence.

But no apparent tensions were set off by Mr. Clark's sharp, commanding performance here.