setting up

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LeBron James’ Herculean effort led the shorthanded Lakers to a six-game series win over the Houston Rockets in the first round, setting up a conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder that begins Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Her conviction was tossed out, setting up one more trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Explaining the setup further, Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, wrote on his Substack that those triple-leverage flows are setting up for a “bar fight.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

On setting up the GSF, Christofides said "force generation is progressing, with impressive pledges from member states."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“Both you and Daphne. They’re setting up shelters. They might not have water yet, but they’ll have medicine—I’m sure they will.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman