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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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Recent Examples of sets out
The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
From here, Carlson sets out on a mission to turn his life around.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Deborah sets out to build her own legacy while having the time of her life alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Skeptical as any teenager, Eniiyi sets out to transcend it all.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
In this Cinderella story, Benedict (with the reluctant help of his sister Eloise), sets out to find his masked lady.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Supported by her ride or die mom and best friend, Savvy decides to take control of her destiny and sets out on some renovations, from her career to her kitchen.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
From here, Carlson sets out on a mission to turn his life around.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Deborah sets out to build her own legacy while having the time of her life alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Skeptical as any teenager, Eniiyi sets out to transcend it all.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
In this Cinderella story, Benedict (with the reluctant help of his sister Eloise), sets out to find his masked lady.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Supported by her ride or die mom and best friend, Savvy decides to take control of her destiny and sets out on some renovations, from her career to her kitchen.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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One image depicts Taipei, home to the island’s government offices and military headquarters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The second is Nouvelle Vague, which giddily depicts the making of the French New Wave classic Breathless; by the end, the entire cast and crew have been driven up the wall by their mercurial director, Jean-Luc Godard (Guillaume Marbeck).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mekia Cox, who portrays Nyla Harper, wed basketball analyst Britt Leach in 2018, according to The Knot.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Arnett, Cooper, and Mark Chappell cowrote the screenplay, and Cooper portrays Balls, Alex's actor friend who serves as the film's comic relief.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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