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setting

[set-ing] / ˈsɛt ɪŋ /


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Bayern's front three has a clear structure, with Diaz setting up on the left, Olise off the right and Kane down the middle - allowing for reliable week-by-week output.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

There are some signs of improvement both operationally and financially, setting it up for a turnaround, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The AI can then place Teen Account protections onto those accounts, which are default safety setting for users that restrict messaging and other activities on the platforms.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Strout has meticulously constructed these worlds in linked short stories and novels, set in imaginary small towns such as Crosby, Maine, and Amgash, Ill. With Artie Dam, she has chosen a new protagonist and setting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The peaks tower over the cabin, making it like a jewel in a giant, magnificent setting.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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