set before

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Never Let You Go,” “Graduate” and “Jumper” were highlights early in the set before closing with “Semi-Charmed Life” and “How’s It Gonna Be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

His opening match at the Australian Open nearly ended quickly against compatriot Marcos Giron, who Tien trailed by a break in the fourth set before turning the match around to win in five sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

While still moving tentatively, a calmer Sinner took Spizzirri's serve again for 5-4 and secured the third set before going on to secure a dramatic victory.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

A misfiring and cramping Jannik Sinner admitted Saturday he "got lucky" after dropping a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in furnace-like heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

A faint ribbon of steam curled above the teapot and single cup of tea set before him.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat