get set

Example Sentences

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“The ball kind of slipped a little bit. He wasn’t sure if it was going to get set. Jamie tried to reset it and by that time, he was already kind of out of his groove on it. So it was just tough right there.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Gen Z has a harder time sticking to a plan … but the kids are really keeping an open mind. It’s harder and harder to do that when you get set in your ways,” Cornell said.

From MarketWatch

“Attention, treasure hunters! You have your instructions. Find as many items as you can, and be back in the dining hall at precisely eight o’clock, one hour from now. The winning team shall receive a valuable prize. Ready? On my mark...get set—and go. The treasure hunt is on!” she added as an afterthought, but the girls were already off.

From Literature

Delta expects the top line to keep climbing in the final stretch of 2025, providing an upbeat readout of holiday travel as other airlines get set to report earnings over the coming weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the gates open to Glastonbury on Wednesday it's looking like a fine day to get set up with temperatures rising to 25C.

From BBC