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
Keep scrolling to see more Lego sets on sale during Target Circle Week.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In Shakir’s time on the field, which was unofficially 55 percent by our in-game counts, the Bills used him in three-receiver sets on all but two of his snaps.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Thirty minutes later, The Ataris and Left to Suffer open sets on the Jack Daniel’s Stage and DWPresents Stage.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In Shakir’s time on the field, which was unofficially 55 percent by our in-game counts, the Bills used him in three-receiver sets on all but two of his snaps.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Thirty minutes later, The Ataris and Left to Suffer open sets on the Jack Daniel’s Stage and DWPresents Stage.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on
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But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some people worry that flu shots increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious but rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.—
Liz Szabo,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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The episode sees Marge revisit her nostalgia for a Dawson's Creek-esque '90s teen drama as Lisa raids her mom's closet for vintage threads with the help of fashion-forward classmates Devin (Cole Escola) and Vidalia (Stephanie Hsu).—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Appalachian State’s victory at Michigan in 2007 remains the greatest example of what can happen when a good FCS team walks into your house and raids the fridge, and everything else, but leaves the dog.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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The White House told ProPublica that anyone who assaults federal immigration agents would be prosecuted.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Kid also physically assaults Apollonia at one point.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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The movie tries to pick up the threads of previous films, but, in attempting to make Myers more mystical, this film robs him of his knife-edge menace.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Displacement robs people of agency.—
Cas Holman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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