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set in

[set-in] / ˈsɛtˌɪn /


ADJECTIVE
indented
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Farhad, a 35-year-old chef, also said life was becoming "increasingly difficult", noting economic hardship had set in even before the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Well into the 2020s, the Sunday-night show has retained millions of loyal viewers, even surpassing some of the ratings records it had set in previous decades.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The second season is set in 1987 with the backdrop of a general election.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The current record of $142.4 billion in IPO proceeds was set in 2021, according to the firm’s data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Ma never said anything about it, but one day, while he was at work, she just packed our bags and took us to the bus station, her mouth set in a firm line.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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