as in getting down (to)
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setting up
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Under pressure throughout the final set, Sabalenka just about hauled herself over the line, an ace setting up match point.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Canes defenders gave Notre Dame receivers too much cushion in coverage, the interior of the defense allowed too many holes up the middle and linebacker Mohamed Toure busted coverage on Eli Raridon’s 65-yard catch and run, setting up Carr’s 7-yard run for the tying touchdown.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Getting around (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20around%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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