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Recent Examples of set piece
Naegohyang equalized five minutes later when Choe Kum Ok headed in from a set piece, then grabbed the lead in the 67th after Kim Kyong Yong collected a high-arching clearance from a Suwon defender to nod home.
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
On set piece plays like this one, the DRC players speak only Lingala.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The second season kicked off with a big set piece on a cargo ship in Red Hook’s free port.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
And beyond that, how do football’s lawmakers go about defining what constitutes a foul at a set piece?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
On set piece plays like this one, the DRC players speak only Lingala.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The second season kicked off with a big set piece on a cargo ship in Red Hook’s free port.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
And beyond that, how do football’s lawmakers go about defining what constitutes a foul at a set piece?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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Along the way, hikers can enjoy sweeping city vistas and hillside scenery.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Royal Gorge Route Railroad combines dramatic scenery, historic rail travel, and onboard dining just outside Colorado Springs.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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At the same time, Big 12 conference officials must weigh whether declining to act creates its own set of concerns, especially in the court of public opinion and the weight of other conferences.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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King took a backseat to no one in the broadcast business on that score, clearly describing defensive lapses (and there were many, unfortunately, in recent years for the Bulls) as well as offensive sets.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Our Wayfair shopping expert is updating her home with these 12 budget-friendly furniture and decor upgrades.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Instead of committing to red paint or cabinetry, Trop recommends smaller pops of red in the kitchen, like with picture frames, chairs, or decor.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Brianna, 29, and Kierianna, 26, fled the scene after the attack but were eventually arrested by police.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Daniela López stars in the film as Julia, an introverted music student whose curiosity and passion for protest is awakened amid a growing feminist movement on her university campus, and with #MeToo as a backdrop.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Most weekends, when the winds are calm between March and October, people here can hear the props of the skydiving planes cruising the sky above.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The video’s props, which were primarily designed using cardboard and felt, were displayed in glass cases for visitors to admire.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The property sits within the Big Chico Creek watershed and contains archaeological sites connecting the Mechoopda people to the area for thousands of years.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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However, properties that pre-dated the park, like Playa Cativo—which was originally a family-run farm—were allowed to continue operating under private ownership.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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