setup

Example Sentences

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I only expose my capital to risk during genuine uptrends or when I have a clear, favorable risk-reward setup.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“We remain constructive on the setup given continued AI infrastructure momentum and improving enterprise AI demand signals,” Daryanani wrote, adding that the firm expects Dell’s earnings results to beat the consensus view.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

This setup reduces Nebius’ dependence on building new grid transmissions and shortens the timeline to power its facilities, the company said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

CBS’s cancellation of the show signaled a pivotal moment in the history of a format that once helped set the tone of the national conversation, one setup and punchline at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Gloria surveys my setup, puts her hands on her hips, and stares at me, waiting for an answer.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan