as in getting around (to)
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setting up
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The one-time DreamWorks and Sony executive is setting up the office to be a hub to discover, develop, and package projects, aiming to scale them for film, television and streaming platforms.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025 -
The Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers secured their places in the playoff field proper with wild-card wins at home Wednesday night, setting up matchups against their conferences’ respective top seeds, the Philadelphia Union and San Diego FC.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Getting down (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20down%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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