setting

Example Sentences

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It shows up in having another table setting at the holiday dinner.

From Salon

Shooting such dynamic and talented athletes in an outdoor setting is a photographer's dream.

From BBC

A mutation that provides an advantage in one setting may become harmful once conditions shift.

From Science Daily

Drama is his reason for being: This fast-talking, acne-scarred lizard is forever slipping out of tight corners, usually setting himself up for even worse trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps the biggest trap when setting a household budget involves your attitude.

From MarketWatch