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
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.
—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
Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on its roster—head over to the retailer to browse all of the best options firsthand.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Get inspired by these similar matching sets on Amazon, starting at $30.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the true focus of the evening was the performances, where this year’s class took turns giving three-to-four song sets on a rotating stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on its roster—head over to the retailer to browse all of the best options firsthand.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Get inspired by these similar matching sets on Amazon, starting at $30.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the true focus of the evening was the performances, where this year’s class took turns giving three-to-four song sets on a rotating stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on
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Democrats, meanwhile, say the rhetoric sounds strikingly similar to the populist arguments advanced by the very progressives DeSantis routinely attacks.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Dennis waits until Mallory leaves to go on a bike ride, and then attacks her on the path.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Any person who assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crewmembers can face criminal charges and civil penalties costing up to $3,658 per violation, the statement read.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The service The service strikes an ideal balance between polished and personal, all without being overly stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Drone strikes on the UAE are still occurring sporadically, but the wide-scale alerts of the early conflict have ceased — along with the associated distress.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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