set down
Example Sentences
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Beauty reached for June’s hand, said, Come set down.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
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
While their cases are pending in court, many find jobs and set down roots in communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Barbara took time out from her work as a labor activist to set down her memories.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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