How to Use set at in a Sentence
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If the frame’s top was set at the appropriate slope, the sand will be at the proper pitch too.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026
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We are supported by so many different doctors and nurses who are on set at all times.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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The world had drawn its boldest circle around this fixture from the night it was set at the draw last December.
—Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 28 June 2026
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Gledhill remained behind bars after the court hearing with bail set at $2 million.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Inside the large, secure space, my thumping heart was immediately set at ease.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
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Shaw was arraigned July 2 on two counts of first-degree murder with bond set at $2 million.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
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He was freed after a new bail was set at $20,000 and is next due in court on Thursday, records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
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Mesa's bond is set at $75,001, while the other two men are on an immigration hold.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 15 July 2026
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The Current players were late to react and seemingly stayed set at the top of the box for a long time, waiting for a cross in.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
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The reason is that the cap is set at $184,500, and those above that level no longer are required to pay.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
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The same 5% raise was applied to all teachers, and their starting salary was set at $100,000.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
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Court records show both defendants were unable to post bail, which was set at 10% of $250,000.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
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The minimums are modestly set at $1,000 to start and $100 a month per fund.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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One of the most intriguing sets at this year’s Eaux Claires festival may also be one of its most spontaneous.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026
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Pricing is set at $170, which is $30 cheaper than the Hyperboost Edge.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Princess Diana’s signature necklace was a seven-strand pearl choker with a sapphire and diamond brooch set at the center.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026
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Bond for Murrill was set at $400,000 on Thursday, according to court records.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
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The Vietnam War was still raging, and the Stones’ disastrous set at Altamont was just around the corner.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
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He was arrested June 30 and bond was set at $1,000,000, officials said.
—Mark Price july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
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The crown jewel is Veranda, set at the end of the Cardinal’s Building, where retractable glass walls frame sweeping views of the lake and gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
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Regional price parities, which the report uses to compare area price levels, have a national average set at 100.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 July 2026
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Some team executives and agents have considered the second apron, set at just under $222 million this coming season, as a de facto hard cap since its inception.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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Based on a true story of fighting back against sexism in the labor movement and set at Harvard in the 1990s, written by Yvonne Martinez.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
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Your refrigerator should always be set at a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of the time of year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
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The Italian now joins Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the only men to beat Djokovic three times in straight sets at the Grand Slams.
—Takashi Williams, New York Times, 12 July 2026
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The gathering took place during Pitbull’s headlining set at the BST festival in Hyde Park.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 July 2026
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She was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Ouachita County jail, with her bond set at $10,000, the release says.
—Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
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Per the jail records, her surety bond was set at $35,000 on the involuntary manslaughter charge and $5,000 on the cruelty to children charge.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
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Rent is set at $10 monthly for the first five years and $5,000 monthly for years six through 10, with market-rate rent to be negotiated starting in year 11.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
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