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set on

adjective as in resting

verb as in set

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I wanted a local family trip, but his heart was set on this international destination.

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The vehicle jolted and was set on fire.

He chose Chelsea due to his belief in their vision and the promise of a significant role in his first season, with his sights set on playing for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.

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Later, the big rig pulled up alongside an SUV and the passenger appeared to pick up an item, about the size of a phone, set on top of the SUV’s roof.

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In another scene, a group of people are seated at a table set on a red carpet with yellow stars, which social media users say resembles the Chinese flag.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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