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
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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
The flashpoint for those set-tos was TCC’s purchase of two large, derelict properties on the edge of town.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2023
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Diaz is set to be arraigned on April 15 at the Torrance Courthouse and bail has not yet been set, per the sheriff'soOffice.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel was set to take its first steps towards a ground offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah but delayed that campaign after Iran’s weekend attack on their country, which has sparked a heated debate in the war cabinet over how to respond, Israeli sources have told CNN.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Patriots' Day is Monday and people in New England and beyond are set to commemorate the start of the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Saturday’s match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
The Barefoot Contessa recently announced that her new memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, is set to be released on October 1.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden, who is set to face Donald Trump in November's general election, is the only major candidate running and clinched his party's nomination earlier this year.
—Abc News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the Geneva Jewels Auction, more diamond jewelry is set to fetch top dollar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
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
The flashpoint for those set-tos was TCC’s purchase of two large, derelict properties on the edge of town.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2023
Verb
El-Masry will play Naz and Brosnan is set to portray Ingle.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Diaz is set to be arraigned on April 15 at the Torrance Courthouse and bail has not yet been set, per the sheriff'soOffice.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Israel was set to take its first steps towards a ground offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah but delayed that campaign after Iran’s weekend attack on their country, which has sparked a heated debate in the war cabinet over how to respond, Israeli sources have told CNN.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Patriots' Day is Monday and people in New England and beyond are set to commemorate the start of the American Revolution.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Saturday’s match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
The Barefoot Contessa recently announced that her new memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, is set to be released on October 1.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden, who is set to face Donald Trump in November's general election, is the only major candidate running and clinched his party's nomination earlier this year.
—Abc News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the Geneva Jewels Auction, more diamond jewelry is set to fetch top dollar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Set-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set-to. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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