Examples of set about in a Sentence
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The team always wanted to cast in a diverse manner and set about assembling groups of students, families and friends from across the country.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The moon rises and sets about 50 minutes later with each passing night, according to NASA (local moonrise and moonset times depend on location).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s, Ohio’s governor, James Rhodes, outlined his vision of establishing a college within 30 miles of every resident and set about building regional campuses of large public universities across the state.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the couple, who have long-term talent visas, bought the three-story building and set about transforming it.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The now 36-year-old Dane, who made his fortune as an early investor in Joe & the Juice, and his partner Emilie Green Novél set about converting the former village marketplace into a hotel where 18 rooms frame a courtyard.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Arriving at a particular set of Oslo dorms in the belief the Bike Courier Killer is going to strike there for the fourth time, the police set about waiting for him — or her — to appear.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The high also tied Kansas City’s warmest March temperature on record, first set about a week earlier on March 21, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Wilson has set about buttressing football operations.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The moon rises and sets about 50 minutes later with each passing night, according to NASA (local moonrise and moonset times depend on location).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s, Ohio’s governor, James Rhodes, outlined his vision of establishing a college within 30 miles of every resident and set about building regional campuses of large public universities across the state.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the couple, who have long-term talent visas, bought the three-story building and set about transforming it.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The now 36-year-old Dane, who made his fortune as an early investor in Joe & the Juice, and his partner Emilie Green Novél set about converting the former village marketplace into a hotel where 18 rooms frame a courtyard.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Arriving at a particular set of Oslo dorms in the belief the Bike Courier Killer is going to strike there for the fourth time, the police set about waiting for him — or her — to appear.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The high also tied Kansas City’s warmest March temperature on record, first set about a week earlier on March 21, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Wilson has set about buttressing football operations.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Set about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20about. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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