plural set-tos
: a usually brief and vigorous fight or debate
set to; setting to; sets to
Synonyms
Noun
Examples of set-to in a Sentence
Noun
they had a brief set-to about money, but they seem to have resolved it
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Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
His truest, ugliest self tends to emerge in his increasingly frequent set-tos with Linda, whose impatience with his documentary persona gradually wears through even her considerable acting ability.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The ton is abuzz with the news of a surprising engagement between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington — but their engagement bliss is set to be tested.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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Noun
Into this unholy mess blunders Juan (Juan Amador), bearing the gushing stigmata of a violent set-to in a Sacramento bar.
—Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
His truest, ugliest self tends to emerge in his increasingly frequent set-tos with Linda, whose impatience with his documentary persona gradually wears through even her considerable acting ability.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
Verb
May 31, 2024 She is set to be sworn in Oct. 1, taking the helm of a prosperous but polarized nation plagued by widespread gang violence.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The ton is abuzz with the news of a surprising engagement between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington — but their engagement bliss is set to be tested.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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“Set-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set-to. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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