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Recent Examples of set piece
For all the pomp, the meeting is largely a set piece.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
After a corner, Jackson Travis set Ojediran up to recycle the set piece, but the Nigerian instead opted to shoot from north of 25 yards.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
After a free kick was given inches outside of the 18-yard box, Tomás Chancalay's set piece bounced off a wall of Cincinnati defenders and rebounded off the right post.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Red Bulls’ teenage trio made a notable impact — something the Revolution are looking for out of its own crop of young players this season — to start the second half by scoring off a set piece.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
After a corner, Jackson Travis set Ojediran up to recycle the set piece, but the Nigerian instead opted to shoot from north of 25 yards.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
After a free kick was given inches outside of the 18-yard box, Tomás Chancalay's set piece bounced off a wall of Cincinnati defenders and rebounded off the right post.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Red Bulls’ teenage trio made a notable impact — something the Revolution are looking for out of its own crop of young players this season — to start the second half by scoring off a set piece.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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Cinematographer Tim Ives snatches his rare opportunities to shoot the beautiful scenery, but most of the pair’s encounters take place in or near Ledger’s orange pickup truck, a totem from the book.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Believe it or not, one of the best ways to take in the botanical scenery is from a window seat on an everyday commuter train.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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But this set is a great option to mitigate damage.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The whole set was a jubilant Malaysian dance party.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The sleek hall tree makes decluttering easy, with sturdy metal hooks for hats and bags, cubbies for shoes, storage baskets for accessories, and a shelf perfect for books and other decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Often, spring decor will be hiding in plain sight.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police and its criminal investigation unit responded to the scene, and the coroner has also been notified.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a sense of comfort and ease that puts Moctezuma in the perfect position to view the local art scene, but perhaps more importantly, to be a part of it in such a way that can connect communities that might not otherwise cross paths.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Against a backdrop of cautious recovery in China’s luxury market, Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW) has unveiled its provisional Fall/Winter 2026 schedule.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Against this backdrop, specialists gave presentations on trauma therapies.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the centerpiece props is a golden toilet, and that’s not even the wackiest part of the experience.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee is set to take the first look at Senate Bill 131, a measure that looks to ban prop bets and place other restrictions on online sports betting.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The seller of the mall was Brookfield Properties, a Canadian real estate giant that has been selling commercial properties in Southern California in recent years, including office buildings in downtown Los Angeles and the Shoppes at Carlsbad mall in San Diego County.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The property also hosts a variety of wellness and well-being classes, from sound healing and meditation to yoga, breathwork, and cacao ceremonies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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All areas in the Los Angeles region will experience a slight cooling on Saturday, with the coast and valleys seeing a possible 5- to 10-degree drop.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Abiqua Falls — known for its 92-foot (28-meter) vertical drop over a columnar basalt cliff — has been privately owned for over a century but open to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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