set down

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as in to sit
to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck

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Recent Examples of set down Then there’s Peg, who arrives in a bomb-diffusion suit and sets down a ticking bomb. Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 Alcaraz also won the 2025 French Open, coming back from two sets down to triumph over Sinner in what many are calling one of the greatest matches ever played. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025 Like many of her Nashville castmates, Lennon set down permanent roots in the music city, taking PEOPLE inside her home in 2018. Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 Alcaraz, 22, came from two sets down to beat Sinner, 24, in the Roland Garros final, and the Italian returned the favor by beating the Spaniard in four sets in the Wimbledon final. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set down
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  • As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • At Rosa, the décor is colorful and feminine, plastic lines the throw pillows and a bowl of candy sits at the register — the trademark of a good church granny.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The American Library Association says 2,452 unique book titles were challenged in 2024, while PEN America recorded 3,752 unique titles.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Front Office Sports reported Friday that Stars ownership is considering a site in Plano, Texas, approximately 20 miles from Dallas.
    Rob Rossi, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • There’s also a covered front porch and second-story deck that can seat several people for outdoor entertainment.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Advertisement Many creators were baffled at the inclusion of YouTube in the regulations, especially since Inman Grant acknowledges teens can still access the content without having an account, and there’s plenty to see without logging in.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The run game continued to struggle as well, with Derrick Henry logging 15 carries for just 33 yards.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Gein never did anything of the sort in real life and was regarded as a model patient.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Over the course of the series, Heon has been diligently writing down and illustrating each of Ji-yeon’s culinary creations.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This involves setting a timer for 15 minutes and writing down every worrying thought that comes to mind until the time is up, then shutting the journal.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025

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