set piece

Example Sentences

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The set piece is a daring, madcap, Wes Anderson-esque romp through San Francisco all the way to the Metro Designers factory in China, where worker conditions are grim and hazardous.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

For all of Arsenal’s control during attacking set pieces, however, it was a defensive set piece that nearly sent them off course.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A pretty evil and extraordinary set piece showing what the Sahara allows an act that really wants to use it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The annual set piece before a joint session of Congress in early March of that year offered him an opportunity—a requirement, really—to show that he was capable of doing the job for another four years.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

“It’s the backdrop in the room, an old set piece from Di Shturem....”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny