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
While their cases are pending in court, many find jobs and set down roots in communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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
Coco Gauff survived a scare as she recovered from early serving problems and being a set down against fellow American Hailey Baptiste to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Immediately, Nokomis set down her work, wiped her hands on her skirt, and brought her granddaughter over to a wide fallen log to sit with her.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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