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set aside

[set-uh-sahyd] / ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd /


































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That plan was set aside last year, when Stellantis – under strain from U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars – said it was transferring production to a plant in Illinois.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Hofferber recommends having enough cash saved up to cover three to six months of living expenses, plus any money set aside for major purchases in the coming 12 months.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

The same summer Pride made his professional debut, Amanda set aside her hesitations and joined a tee-ball league.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

The club also had a six-point deduction "set aside" on appeal.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

These relics were set aside, and the digging resumed with the shout, “Great God! Here are the pieces of a broken bowl!”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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