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set up

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /




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The agents involved had also set up a secret message board in order to share information between them.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

How can she set up a rock-solid estate plan with a trustee to look after her grandson’s financial well-being?

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

He wants to set up shop in a USC dorm to bring even more convenience to students and eventually wants to take his bus to a corporate office space.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Analysts said the trade would likely be necessary because the salt caverns are set up to contain mostly light to medium types of crude.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

After I unloaded on the social worker, she said she was going to call Dad and set up a home visit to talk to him about what I told her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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