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set

[set] / sɛt /




NOUN
stage setting
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All-night broadcasting had not been proven as a business model in an industry dominated nationally by corporate monoliths like ABC, NBC and CBS, where news programming was something that happened on a set schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Three people who were aboard the ship have died since it set sail from Argentina a month ago.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The rapid growth of mobile devices has made Arm the most prevalent instruction set in the world and has created a huge ecosystem of chips, software, and developers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Hellenists like myself have been delighted by this upsurge of Greek drama but also perplexed by the dominance of a single playwright and a single set of myths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The first time I saw the long table set with silverware and glasses, I drew back in alarm.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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