as in begins
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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Recent Examples of sets in
Matters of love and romance take a serious turn as illusions dissolve and reality sets in.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
What To Know Zelensky said Russia is now targeting energy infrastructure before winter sets in.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
What To Know Zelensky said Russia is now targeting energy infrastructure before winter sets in.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in
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Free agency begins March 11 and the NFL draft will be conducted April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Reiner was once again not granted bail in today’s hearing, which lasted less than 10 minutes, in what is certain to be a long process even before a trial begins.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Measles is a highly infectious but preventable disease with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, which are followed by a rash that starts several days later on the face and spreads.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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What’s going to happen when construction starts.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Pyongyang appears to be signaling discipline and political control while keeping its strategic leverage in reserve.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their connection appears to have carried into the new season under head coach Marc Dos Santos, whom Bouanga vouched for prior to his hiring to replace Steve Cherundolo in December.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There is no clear frontrunner in the gubernatorial field.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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There is also a Zoom viewing option.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The language, which originates predominantly from northern Sweden, is now spoken by fewer than 30 people worldwide—and Barruk’s music is a beautiful way to experience it.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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But here’s where a chunk of the controversy arises.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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On average, people take about 25 minutes to refocus on a work task after a distraction arises, Mark said.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The planetary moonwalk commences on the 26th, twelve days after Valentine’s Day, and is plotting and sussing out the story, so beware of mishaps, missteps, unforeseen issues, travel delays, the resurrection of exes, and awkward moments.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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This season, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) commences at a dire moment for US multi-brand retail.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
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