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After the war, the two of them set about establishing a utopian farming colony, based on equality and reclaiming the land for common use.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
At the time, the property was badly neglected, and the couple set about to rehabilitate the vineyards and cellars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Sixteen months after leaving Wolves following a torturous end to a once-promising tenure, O’Neil has set about rebuilding his coaching career in the unlikely surroundings of France’s Ligue 1.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of conversations on set about how to ensure that Mary felt like an everyday hero and remained grounded.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay does not share his father’s affection for the rag trade, and immediately sets about asset-stripping the company, putting Miranda’s promotion on hold.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities arrested a DeKalb County man under suspicion of setting about 15 brush fires in less than seven hours in the Clarkston area, leaving firefighters rushing in darkness to contain the fast-moving flames in drought conditions.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Now the draft process is finished and Joly can set about trying to add a dimension to the Broncos offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 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
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
At the time, the property was badly neglected, and the couple set about to rehabilitate the vineyards and cellars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Sixteen months after leaving Wolves following a torturous end to a once-promising tenure, O’Neil has set about rebuilding his coaching career in the unlikely surroundings of France’s Ligue 1.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of conversations on set about how to ensure that Mary felt like an everyday hero and remained grounded.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay does not share his father’s affection for the rag trade, and immediately sets about asset-stripping the company, putting Miranda’s promotion on hold.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities arrested a DeKalb County man under suspicion of setting about 15 brush fires in less than seven hours in the Clarkston area, leaving firefighters rushing in darkness to contain the fast-moving flames in drought conditions.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Now the draft process is finished and Joly can set about trying to add a dimension to the Broncos offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 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
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“Set about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20about. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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