as in to begin
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in
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Weather forecasters predict temperatures may begin dropping from Tuesday, potentially providing firefighters with more favorable conditions.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025 -
None of the cases brought by Dominion and Smartmatic directly have yet gone to trial: Dominion’s cases against Fox and Newsmax and Smartmatic’s cases against Newsmax and OANN were all settled before trials could begin.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Online retailers often have faster processing times than physical retailers, sometimes offering same-day delivery options, and there is no pressure from the seller.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While the narrow window to combat it this year is coming to an end, there are a few things Hoosiers can do to help.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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These rumors seemed to have originated from a fake announcement that was circulating on X on Aug. 18.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Most of the removals originated from a parent complaint.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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That indemnification agreement, stipulating the SBC Executive Committee is on the hook for Guidepost’s legal expenses arising from the firm’s May 2022 report, also applies to a second high-profile defamation lawsuit against the SBC from former seminary professor David Sills.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While dealmakers recognize the benefits of AI, there is still some hesitancy due to privacy and data concerns and the legal and compliance risks that could arise.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Eight of the total 39 no longer appeared on the jail’s roster as of Aug. 22.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump appears to have experienced a modest recovery in approval among baby boomer voters after a steep decline at the start of the summer, according to new polling.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Pre-orders of the album appeared on Taylor Swift’s website as soon as the time commenced.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next If approved, the first phase of the project, which costs $55 billion, will commence in the next few years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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These usage assumptions form the basis of the projections, which are refined using statistical regression, efficiency metrics, and context such as coaching changes, injury histories, and age curves.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, according to an advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Saturday evening.—
Peter Aitken
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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