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set down



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chronicle
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Egg production in the UK is covered a code of practice set down under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

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

A relieved world number three Alexander Zverev said he was encouraged by the way he responded from a set down on Sunday to reach the Australian Open second round.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Sharp, sudden gusts carried away some of their stores the moment they were set down and ripped one of the threadbare tents to shreds.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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