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
Played by Kingston Rumi Southwick, Evan spends much of the season pushing against the suffocating boundaries set by his father Tom Loftis, portrayed by Matthew Rhys, only for a shocking revelation to fundamentally reshape their relationship by the finale.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
For regional operators being evaluated against the service standards set by the largest carriers in the country, the company argues that differences between customer expectations and service experiences can influence purchasing decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The precedent set by that ruling has opened up routes to possible legal action between other clubs.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
For regional operators being evaluated against the service standards set by the largest carriers in the country, the company argues that differences between customer expectations and service experiences can influence purchasing decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The precedent set by that ruling has opened up routes to possible legal action between other clubs.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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At 71 years old, she is set to retire from teaching at Mesa Public Schools this year and dedicate herself to weaving full-time.—
Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
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Those are the two areas López would be best off dedicating all his time and energy to over the next two years.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Since Israel’s founding, members of the community who devoted themselves to Torah studies have been exempt from the nation’s compulsory military service.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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The album’s first half is all head-over-heels, dreamily devoted love songs, whimsical head rushes turned into music that recalls Lorde, the Cure, and Annie Ernaux.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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