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set

[set] / sɛt /




NOUN
stage setting
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In tight matches, goals have come mainly from defenders, with César Montes and Johan Vásquez being the primary threats on set pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But in 2006, with the league now firmly established, it set its sights on a different caliber of player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In Greece, a ban for children under the age of 15 is set to take effect in January.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company is offering a free set of basic services that protect user privacy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The road, indicated by a distinct set of tire tracks, wound through the trees before disappearing to the right.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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