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The following 9 entries include the term set the.
set the stage
phrase: to provide the basis or background
set the pace
phrase: to be the one that is at the front in a race and that controls how fast the other racers have to go —often used figuratively
set the pattern
phrase: to create an example which is followed by others
set the scene
phrase: to give someone information that is needed to understand something
set the seal on
phrase: to make (something) final or definite
set the tone
phrase: to establish a quality, feeling, or attitude by a manner of speaking or writing
set the wheels in motion
phrase: to do something essential to begin a process
set the world alight
phrase: to be very successful and attract a lot of attention
set the world on fire
phrase: to be very successful and attract a lot of attention
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