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Recent Examples of set piece
The second season kicked off with a big set piece on a cargo ship in Red Hook’s free port.
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ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
And beyond that, how do football’s lawmakers go about defining what constitutes a foul at a set piece?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Legacy capitalized on a set piece as the Summit couldn’t initially clear a corner after the ball was headed toward the goal.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 May 2026
The entire tenor of the match was nearly much different for the second half, as SDFC came out after intermission and just moments in, executed a set piece that played out perfectly — if not for VAR.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
And beyond that, how do football’s lawmakers go about defining what constitutes a foul at a set piece?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Legacy capitalized on a set piece as the Summit couldn’t initially clear a corner after the ball was headed toward the goal.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 May 2026
The entire tenor of the match was nearly much different for the second half, as SDFC came out after intermission and just moments in, executed a set piece that played out perfectly — if not for VAR.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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Day 3 took Luigi and me out to play all 18 holes – a chance to try out my tweaks in real playing time, and a chance to soak in that remarkable scenery.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images, traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph some of its spectacular scenery and wildlife, ahead of upcoming commemorative events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Winning the Grand Slam requires a broad set of skills from both rider and horse.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Game, set, match, and the rout was on.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Conceived as a metamorphosis of the space, the venue is reinventing itself to offer customers an immersive experience where exceptional floral creations interact with L’Objet’s world of fragrances, as well as its luxury tableware and home decor which sits adjacent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The white sands and turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, in the northwest Maldives, are the backdrop for 45 one- and two-bedroom villas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The backdrop to the season had been one of tragedy following Diogo Jota’s death, along with his brother Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain last July.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Every day brought a thousand little dramas, dropped lines and brilliant recoveries, missing props and onstage farts, the extramarital affair that Proteus and Julia had commenced, the gay actor’s wicked commentary on it, followed by bad behavior in bars.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The reveal runs from players 1 through 26, leaning heavily on props and visual gags to name the squad.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Seeing the property through her eyes, as someone who has worked on the grounds for over 11 years, offers a truly soulful look at how the resort protects its residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That excellent start to the season had rapidly become a useful buffer against the drop.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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