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set down



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chronicle
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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