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Recent Examples of set piece
Season two of The Pitt doesn’t have the big set piece like season one did, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s emotions aren’t at an all-time high or that their nerves aren’t completely fried.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Montreal evened it up at 1 in the 24th minute thanks to a goal off a set piece.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This film gives us the classic Hitchcock theme of ordinary people plunged into a sudden nightmare, as well as a fun early turn from Peter Lorre as a criminal mastermind and a thrilling set piece set at the Royal Albert Hall.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Montreal evened it up at 1 in the 24th minute thanks to a goal off a set piece.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This film gives us the classic Hitchcock theme of ordinary people plunged into a sudden nightmare, as well as a fun early turn from Peter Lorre as a criminal mastermind and a thrilling set piece set at the Royal Albert Hall.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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While the vibe and scenery at Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi are quite different, there are also many constants the Soneva team has carefully kept in place, including the philosophy of barefoot luxury, impeccable service, and first-class cuisine.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Amangiri, set in the dramatic red-rock scenery of southern Utah, offers a bespoke itinerary of immersive wellness and cultural activities, plus access to nearby national parks.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The Highlanders top three players — freshman Sohith Tella, junior Jackson Bates, and Chang all split sets before losing tiebreakers.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Dollar Tree is one of the best places to shop, not only for affordable cleaning supplies, home decor, and crafting essentials, but also for tasty treats.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The scene mirrored a Minnesota Timberwolves game from earlier this year, where the NBA franchise attempted a similar moment of silence for Renee Good.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Fort Worth Fire Department and officers arrived on scene to provide medical aid.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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In recent years, the island’s deteriorating infrastructure has been a backdrop for violence, neglect, and death; a federal judge has deemed its conditions unconstitutional.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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As Luna fades into its darkest phase during the week of May 11 through 17, the sky will transform into a glimmering backdrop with fewer distractions and deeper darkness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The props, theatrical at times, seemed to aggravate Waters, then the Democratic chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Who could be their new prop be?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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After Arakawa and Hackman were found dead, officials conducted an environmental assessment of their home that found evidence of rodents and rodent feces around their property, according to a copy of the report obtained by USA TODAY in April 2025.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Then, put your ballot into a mailbox or secure drop box, or deliver it to a voting center or county elections office.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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