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verb

Definition of set out

as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years

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noun

ˈset-ˌau̇t

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing

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Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 Espaillat, who grew up in the Dominican Republic, set out to introduce Charlotte diners to Latin Street food such as empanadas, arepas and pupusas — dishes that were largely unfamiliar here more than a decade ago. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 Before official rescue crews could even reach the barrier islands, Hubbard and several crew members set out before daylight to assess the damage at John's Pass. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Cretton gets things going with a wowser of an action sequence as Spider-Man, in cahoots with police detective Jean DeWolff (a fine Liza Colon-Zayas), sets out to save the day confronting bad guy Scorpion (Michael Mando) who is on the loose. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set out

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Swangy describes foods that blend sweet, spicy and tangy flavors.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
The earliest cases dated to April and occurred in evaluation environments that lacked what the company described as standard safeguards.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Definition of describe

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The Mini starts at PLN 144,000 (for reference, this works out as around US$38,000) but Craft House says that there are lots of options available, including the choice of materials, layout, and solar power, and the firm can configure it to suit.

— Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
The first paved circuit is slated to open this fall, with additional layouts—and the long‑form P1 Circuit—following later in the year or in early 2027.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn will both portray Marilyn Monroe in a new short film, Flesh Impact, which released its first photos.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Elsewhere, Washington is portrayed astride a horse or atop a column; shirtless, in classical garb, or, more commonly, in a long coat and tricorn.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026

Definition of portray

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Against San Diego, DiBernardo and Bethune alternated as attacking midfielders in the middle of the Current’s 4-2-3-1 formation.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of formation

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The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The posting spree began with a post depicting CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as trans social media star Dylan Muvaney—retreading on a comment the president made during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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Along the way, cast members sit for personal fate readings and open up about relationships and losses in their own lives, then move into direct contact with shamanic ritual, a practice the format positions as central to Korean spiritual life.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
To what degree will the Imax exclusivity and other premium formats factor into the theatrical success of either title?

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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