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set about

VERB
approach
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He set about a rapid program of revitalization, earning him the moniker “Hurricane Suzuki,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

They set about designing the fastest car they can based on objective data.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"He knew he shouldn't have been on the road, so he set about doing everything he could to distance himself from these facts."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Starboard first disclosed its stake in Algonquin Power in June 2023 and swiftly set about pushing for changes.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He and his team now set about searching for hidden subprime risk: Who was hiding what?

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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