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Recent Examples of set piece
With the help of the academy coach, Mark Phillips, Rice regularly practised set pieces.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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Robert hasn't been great this season, but a change of scenery in a winning situation could work wonders for him.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The outdoor market takes over the San Zeno neighborhood with more than 200 exhibitors from all over northern Italy who come to sell vintage furnishings, art, decor, and clothing.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Embroidery The soothing hobby of embroidery brings color and texture to a range of existing home decor.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Read is accused of striking O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV during a drunken argument and then leaving the scene, where he was found dead with signs of severe head trauma and hypothermia the next morning.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Walshy Fire has long been involved in the dancehall scene.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Tujunga locals — who relish their relative isolation living against the rugged backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains — say they are tormented by the noise, vibrations and dust caused by the hauling trucks, which traverse along homes in this semirural area.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Against that backdrop, there was no chance of Saturday passing off quietly and by the time extra-time ended, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vasquez and Jude Bellingham had all been sent off.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, take more time to browse through the different spreads, totals, moneylines and props when using the safety net.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nourish at 1 Hotel South Beach A platform for sustainable luxury, Nourish will be taking place at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Tala Beach— coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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One area where the property's focus on sustainability shines is its bar program.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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That was the sharpest drop except for that seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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That's a drop of 11 from the previous Sunday-to-Friday reporting period.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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