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Recent Examples of set piece
When the margins are so tight between two elite sides, moments from set pieces could be integral in swinging the outcome of this final.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Without a formula in place, De Palma got to challenge genre conventions—for instance, by mining tension out of mere silence during the central set piece, which saw Hunt’s team staging a tricky heist.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Many managers and coaches like to have a certain number of tall players in their teams simply for defending set pieces.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Series creator Garry Marshall and TV matriarch Marion Ross also signed the set piece.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Without a formula in place, De Palma got to challenge genre conventions—for instance, by mining tension out of mere silence during the central set piece, which saw Hunt’s team staging a tricky heist.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Many managers and coaches like to have a certain number of tall players in their teams simply for defending set pieces.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Series creator Garry Marshall and TV matriarch Marion Ross also signed the set piece.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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Here, guests can relish the lush scenery and surrounding vineyards while horseback riding across the resort grounds and trails.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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But Bowden thinks that a change of scenery to sunny San Diego could be exactly what Robert needs.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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On June 27 the radiant will be visible above the horizon for the entire night, but will be at its highest before the sun sets, making the post-dusk hours the best time to scour the sky for elusive meteors, per stargazing website in-the-sky.org.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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Historically, most performers have developed their art by being taken under the wings of friends as part of drag families or drag houses, or by practicing at home and summoning the courage to sign up for open sets at bars.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Summer has officially begun, and Amazon just restocked its hidden Outlet with outdoor furniture, lighting, and decor to mark the start of the season.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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This is nature storytelling flipped inside out, spotlighting the overlooked, misunderstood, and just plain bizarre animals that keep ecosystems humming behind the scenes.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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On Monday, June 16, the singer, 32, shared an Instagram reel of herself and Jutes recreating an iconic scene from Keeping Up with the Kardashians.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The birds shared a common interest: small, succulent fruits whose deep red and purple hues stood out against the backdrop of green, elliptical leaves.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Forbes’ Steven Bertoni talked to Waheed about his social brand: sketch videos that are an exaggerated take on everyday life, often using high-quality cinematography and complex props.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Lastly, a strong president respects our troops and does not use them as a political prop or deploy them domestically as a distraction from his failures abroad.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Situated on a spacious 10,200-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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The drop will go live Tuesday (June 17) at liquiddeath.com/ozzy, with each DNA can priced at $450.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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One investor alleges Coinbase delayed the breach disclosure to avoid a stock drop.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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