setting
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The dramatic moment that lightning hit the roof, setting it alight, was captured by another resident.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
When Bad Bunny or Taylor Swift announce a tour, Sagan jumps into action, setting up American’s flying schedule to help fans get to shows.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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 put the game on the table for him and he starts setting it up.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing setting
PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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