as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road
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Recent Examples of sets on
As the sun sets on a vast farm field, soldiers in full body armor pull over on a dirt road and unload what looks like a miniature jet from a truck.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Keep scrolling for even more polished matching sets on Amazon, including skorts, flowy pants, and a chic all-black ensemble.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Complete three sets on each side to failure.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
There will be Sunday brunch, too, and expect live DJ sets on the weekend.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
Catch grooving house sets on Fridays nights with Mirari Presents, or back-to-back electronic rhythms most Saturdays with Off The Record.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Among the other sets on tap are a Baller Alert and Front Porch celebration of 50 years of go-go hosted by Noochie & Kenny Burns, as well as sets from Funk Flex, Beano French, Infinite Coles, DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ Cash Money, DJ Aktive, DJ Doc B, DJ Miss Milan, DJ Kid Roc and Ray Bae the DJ.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
Start with two to three sets of eight to 12 repetitions for each movement (do sets on both sides for unilateral movements), moving slowly and with control.
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Dana Santas Feb 28,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
The last call The sun sets on another day of learning at the school, casting a golden glow on the complex.
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Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Keep scrolling for even more polished matching sets on Amazon, including skorts, flowy pants, and a chic all-black ensemble.
—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Complete three sets on each side to failure.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
There will be Sunday brunch, too, and expect live DJ sets on the weekend.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
Catch grooving house sets on Fridays nights with Mirari Presents, or back-to-back electronic rhythms most Saturdays with Off The Record.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Among the other sets on tap are a Baller Alert and Front Porch celebration of 50 years of go-go hosted by Noochie & Kenny Burns, as well as sets from Funk Flex, Beano French, Infinite Coles, DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ Cash Money, DJ Aktive, DJ Doc B, DJ Miss Milan, DJ Kid Roc and Ray Bae the DJ.
—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
Start with two to three sets of eight to 12 repetitions for each movement (do sets on both sides for unilateral movements), moving slowly and with control.
—
Dana Santas Feb 28,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
The last call The sun sets on another day of learning at the school, casting a golden glow on the complex.
—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on
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The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Zuko attacks Katara while Azula attacks Aang, ultimately injuring him and leaving his fate unclear as Team Avatar escapes.
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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.
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In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.
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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.
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Greater Cincinnati may be pelted with severs storms overnight as much of the Midwest is set to experience an abnormal mid-June system, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
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Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.
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De la Espriella strikes reassuring tone With only a few hundred thousand votes separating the two candidates, De la Espriella used his victory speech to try to calm his critics.
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Argentina strikes first in the 38th minute, and the massive Argentina faithful goes berserk inside the stadium.
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What people want to hear is your own voice; the story told in your own way, and that’s what AI completely robs everyone of.
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The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope Vermont’s move will prompt similar action in other states to prevent the neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements and affects about 1 million Americans.
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