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set

[set] / sɛt /




NOUN
stage setting
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The 2026 race was set to take place on 5 April.

From BBC

The carrier was placed on an advanced state of readiness on Saturday, meaning it could set sail within five days if ministers gave the order for it to be deployed.

From BBC

There is some protection in place for household gas and electricity bills, owing to the price cap in England, Wales and Scotland set by energy regulator Ofgem.

From BBC

Cambodia's commerce ministry set retail fuel prices higher for a three-day period to Tuesday, noting the increase was due to the spike in global oil prices.

From Barron's

Later Monday, Macron was set to board the Charles de Gaulle carrier, which according to his office is currently stationed off the coast of Crete.

From Barron's