one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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Verb
Use your lunch date to set a timeline or to outline next steps.—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
This 100% premium cotton set includes a duvet cover and two matching shams, all in an eye-catching honeycomb pattern.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025 Following a set at Governors Ball Music Festival, the R&B singer will make stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, and more cities before wrapping up the short leg on September 27 in Los Angeles.—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Alongside sell out performances and critical acclaim, the West End show — from Sonia Friedman Productions and directed by Stephen Daldry alongside Justin Martin — would land two Olivier Awards in 2024, for best entertainment of comedy play and for set design.—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 So the criteria are pretty set here: The Rangers would almost certainly not be taking a flier on the University of Denver’s David Carle, the most successful amateur coach around, and also likely not on Cam Abbott, who has had success in Europe and now at the AHL level.—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set
There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.
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Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26% of adults and 19% of children in the United States have seasonal allergies.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
The Migration Policy Institute estimates that while arrests have increased, the pace of deportations is, so far, down from the last fiscal year of the Biden administration.
After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
The following table of net yields aims to deliver rough justice to the situation.
Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.
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