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setting

[set-ing] / ˈsɛt ɪŋ /


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In their quest for global soccer supremacy, the World Cup’s superpowers are setting up shop in the heart of flyover country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

OpenAI just took a step closer to going public, potentially setting up 2026 to be a record-breaking year for IPOs — though the company isn’t guaranteeing it’ll conduct an offering anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

They start going their own way, and try setting security arrangements and supply chains that avoid U.S. control.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

I even feel happy as I imagine setting foot in a new city and having adventures unlike anything I’ve experienced.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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