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
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.
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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
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
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
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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Mills attacks Platner's past comments This month, the governor returned to Platner's controversial social media posts, triggering an exchange of advertising that has largely overshadowed the Democrats' arguments to defeat Collins.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Oil tanker traffic through the strait has plunged as Iran attacks commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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More news to know now FBI raids Atlanta election facility.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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Her humiliation is laid bare for everyone in the room — the Easter brunch has gone totally awry — and Ines storms out at the end of her performance.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The offense comes out and strikes quick, two drives in a row.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities Bahreini’s announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Left fielder Mark Collins robs Galloway of a hit with a diving catch.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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And such a misapplication cheapens it and robs it of its spiritual beauty and impact.—
James Coffin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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