set going
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Levels of soil moisture across the Iberian Peninsula, France, Germany, Austria and Hungary were the lowest in a data set going back to 1979, hitting harvests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"It's not just our problem set, going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that strait will be open," he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
James played 35 minutes, five more than the informal goal the coaches and medical team set going into the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
He dominated the third set, going a double break up before a slight wobble when serving for the match as he had to save three break points.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2023
When the labours of repair had all been planned and set going he took to a quiet life, writing a great deal and going through all his notes.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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