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set down



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chronicle
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Beauty reached for June’s hand, said, Come set down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

There is no question this is a long term trend, especially for young people, who often want overseas experience - known as "an OE" - before returning to set down roots.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

Mr. Haber set down a letter opener and pushed his chair back a few inches.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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