set in
Example Sentences
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Obviously, there have been many series set in Los Angeles, from “The Beverly Hillbillies” to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Dragnet” to “The Shield,” “Insecure” to “Modern Family.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The previous record for American painter Pollock was $61.2 million, set in 2021.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
But Olivia makes an exception for guest host Nicola Coughlan - who walked through the set in a homage to the US SNL.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
She refers to a "ridiculous" sketch from week two set in an Industrial Revolution-era factory, in which the cast were tasked with gluing the ends of fast food restaurant wraps together.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Their mouths are set in straight, worried lines, which is how you feel when you are out too far, away from your planet, doing something that feels way too big.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
