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set out





















VERB
set sail
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And I think, in this particular story, Carolyn never set out to be famous.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He set out a five-point strategy to do so, by:

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"The policy of continuously strengthening the country's self-defensive nuclear deterrent, as set out by the nation's leader, is an irreversible course that must be implemented without fail," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Cobolli could not serve the fourth set out at 5-4 up and blew his first set point in the tie-break by framing a simple forehand volley, but recovered to force a decider.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The caravan was already packed with provisions, and so we set out.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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