one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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Verb
Consider discussing a day to set aside when people can work a bit earlier or later in your neighborhood.—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025 The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
Funds from the pic go back to the family of late DP Halyna Hutchins, who was shot on the set.—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025 Best Choice Products 4-Piece Conversation Set Despite the thin lines seen all over the modern-looking patio furniture set, the chairs have steel frames that can each hold up to 330 pounds and up to 660 pounds for the loveseat.—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Adjective
The revolutionary oral medication needs to go through clinical trials and evaluations, so there is no set date when the pill will be released.—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 22 Apr. 2025 Now This obviously will spark a few conversations about the state of Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls VI, first announced in 2018 and currently with no set release date.—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set
The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
However, their two daughters, both under the age of 3, who Gilbert chose not to name, had been left in the dark about what their dad had planned.
The upgrades aim to improve safety and efficiency in air travel.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
With $40 billion in annual federal spending previously flowing through these credit cards, DOGE's deactivation campaign aimed to reduce non-essential expenses that can quietly add up across various departments.
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Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
In lieu of two events, he’s decided to combine the unveiling of his fall 2025 haute couture collection with a celebration event at his Paris headquarters, which is a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves are just one win away from securing some rest ahead of the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Lakers in five, though their success against the Warriors sans Stephen Curry does come with a caveat.
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Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Projecting power through expensive construction projects can also be a strategy for leaders seeking to secure their own hold on power.
In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.
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Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Amid Trump's second presidential term, James has continued her legal challenges, filing lawsuits to block the administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship and freeze federal grants, which the courts have halted.
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