The current chain of events was set in motion by that kidnapping.

目前的一系列事件都是由那次绑架引发的。

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His death set in motion a train of events that led to the outbreak of war.

他的死引发了一系列的事件，从而导致了战争的爆发。

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That telephone call set in train a whole series of events.

那个电话把一整套事项安排好了。

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To represent that chain of events, a long line of oversized, brightly painted dominoes has been set up running for one-and-a-half kilometers in an area where the Wall once stood.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

An incredible set of events have combined to create one of the worst, widespread and far-reaching natural disasters of our generation.

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He intends to fight to get through this unfortunate set of events.

CNN: Former Nasdaq chairman charged with fraud

We live in a complex world, and this set of events is a huge disgrace for Wall Street and much of the financial industry.

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