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She has indicated she will remain in the sport, but for now, there is time to savour an extraordinary career, with her place among boxing's greats set in stone.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Despite the village's decline, Song believes no fate is set in stone.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The congressional calendar is not set in stone, and there may be a change in the number of days one or both houses will be in session in July and August.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

From now through July 7, the tournament won’t take a single day to catch its breath until the quarterfinals are set in stone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

But the final numbers were hardly set in stone.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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