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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
Sherman Minton Bridge:Louisville Sherman Minton Bridge reopening delayed until Friday, officials say
The bridge was originally set to reopen on Monday after all eastbound lanes were closed for repairs to the lower bridge approaches on May 6.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 May 2024
The celebration, which is set to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 protests at New York’s Stonewall Inn that galvanized the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S., will be hosted by E!
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Sentimental Value is set to begin principal photography in August in Norway and France.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Christened Tenacity, the inaugural Dream Chaser is set to deliver 7,800 pounds of food, water, and science experiments to the orbiting laboratory, NASA says.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
Now, Farias is set to graduate from there and transfer to California State University, Channel Islands.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
Selling Sunshine is set to be published this fall by Harper.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
The talks on the Area Standards Agreement set to run through May 31, with an extra day of negotiations recently added to the schedule on May 28.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 May 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
The New York weather made way for the girls’ fans to dress like they were headed to a July 4th cookout; the venue was speckled with people of all identities adorned in two-pieces that looked like they were set to hit the stage.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
Sherman Minton Bridge:Louisville Sherman Minton Bridge reopening delayed until Friday, officials say
The bridge was originally set to reopen on Monday after all eastbound lanes were closed for repairs to the lower bridge approaches on May 6.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 May 2024
The celebration, which is set to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 protests at New York’s Stonewall Inn that galvanized the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S., will be hosted by E!
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Sentimental Value is set to begin principal photography in August in Norway and France.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Christened Tenacity, the inaugural Dream Chaser is set to deliver 7,800 pounds of food, water, and science experiments to the orbiting laboratory, NASA says.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
Now, Farias is set to graduate from there and transfer to California State University, Channel Islands.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
Selling Sunshine is set to be published this fall by Harper.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
The talks on the Area Standards Agreement set to run through May 31, with an extra day of negotiations recently added to the schedule on May 28.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 May 2024
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“Set-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set-to. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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