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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
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn't moot, because the government still doesn't have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
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CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn’t moot, because the government still doesn’t have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
David Lowery directs Dev Patel as Gawain, who sets out on a journey to face the title character.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Butts also highlighted Senate Bill 199, a multi-pronged bill that sets out restrictions on social media for children and requires universities to eliminate degree programs that don’t meet a certain income threshold.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 16-1 to approve the 2025 Regional Plan, which sets out the infrastructure projects planned for the next 25 years across San Diego County.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn’t moot, because the government still doesn’t have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
David Lowery directs Dev Patel as Gawain, who sets out on a journey to face the title character.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Butts also highlighted Senate Bill 199, a multi-pronged bill that sets out restrictions on social media for children and requires universities to eliminate degree programs that don’t meet a certain income threshold.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 16-1 to approve the 2025 Regional Plan, which sets out the infrastructure projects planned for the next 25 years across San Diego County.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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The official logline describes the show as modern reimagining of the beloved cartoon.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Day describes intuition in pragmatic terms.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Herzog depicts the bushmen who aid Boyes as dignified, diligent and intelligent without romanticizing them while capturing the rugged beauty of the African landscape.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Nagai Akira and starring Sato Jiro and Yamada Yuki, the film depicts a high-stakes interrogation involving a man who claims to have visions of bomb explosions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The film also marks the screen debut of Mark Merphy, who portrays Nelson as a young man in flashback.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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