as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Recent Examples of set by
In the treatment of children, the government operates under the guidelines set by judicial decree in 1997 often referred to as The Flores Laws.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But could dinner at Bellini meet the same standards set by the Cipriani heritage?
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For environmentally conscious residents, competitive retail supply is often the most accessible pathway to purchasing electricity that goes beyond the minimum renewable content requirements set by municipal aggregation programs.
—Michael Rombach, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Sentencing guidelines set by the Council help identify what type and length of sentence should be imposed to make sure a consistent approach is taken across all courts and crimes.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But could dinner at Bellini meet the same standards set by the Cipriani heritage?
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For environmentally conscious residents, competitive retail supply is often the most accessible pathway to purchasing electricity that goes beyond the minimum renewable content requirements set by municipal aggregation programs.
—Michael Rombach, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Sentencing guidelines set by the Council help identify what type and length of sentence should be imposed to make sure a consistent approach is taken across all courts and crimes.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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Guests are treated to complimentary water, fruit, and Alain Ducasse chocolates, plus dedicated Le Petit Prince amenities for any kiddos in some of the suites; suite-bookers also score a bottle of wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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While being ecstatic with her achievement this week, Kostyuk also dedicated her emotional quarterfinal win to the people of Ukraine, amid the ongoing war with Russia.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But as the two collaborators went on to explain, a superhero buddy comedy about a struggling actor that’s as interested in the logistics of auditions as saving the universe is a tough sell for any brand.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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