Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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Target also said its first-quarter performance was affected by negative reactions to its pullback on diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) in January, which angered some loyal customers who have long praised the company's commitment to inclusiveness.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025 -
But the decision angered supporters of diversity and inclusion policies, who felt blindsided by Target.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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More: The infuriating ambiguity of 'fine' Broadhurst has since graduated from Oxford and is now pursuing a masters in forensic speech science at the University of York.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But the new textbooks have infuriated former government loyalists who defend their version of history.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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By clinging to the 20% view, Democrats risk estranging the broader electorate who seek a middle ground.—
Nafees Alam,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Vance grew up estranged from his father and was unaware of his half-siblings, including Cory Bowman, for many years.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Brands that fail to understand the broader impact of financial strain risk alienating a key generation of future customers.—
Nandan Sheth,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., added a controversial rider to the bill that would cap credit card late fees — what’s seen as a poison pill that could alienate banking allies and stall final approval.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Market volatility has enraged Democrats and worried many Republicans as the country experiences whiplash from tariff announcements, leaving many people worried about their finances.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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Summer schedules since have been filled with other shows like Big Brother, Love Island USA, and various iterations of The Bachelor franchise keeping viewers entertained and/or enraged ever since.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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When the announcement came down, students were incensed.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Woods and Sweet Grass provide an earthy counterbalance for a set that makes an incredible gift, even for someone new to incense.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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