set down
Example Sentences
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In short, Kagan would have resolved this case as a good textualist, operating within the methodological terms set down by the majority’s opinion, minus the major-questions thumb on the scale.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
The British number four, who had dropped to 120th in the world rankings, came back strongly from a set down in the final to beat German Korpatsch 5-7 6-2 6-1.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
I’m not sure how well I measure up, but I do keep a tight, ring-free dining room station and catch a glimmer of my father whenever I set down my glass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
The Belarusian Sabalenka prevailed on that occasion, fighting back from a set down to win her first Grand Slam crown.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
He set down his half-eaten cob and beckoned to Togbe.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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