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set aside

[set-uh-sahyd] / ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd /


































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In response to the independent panel's report, he filed a legal application to have the report set aside.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

To make self-funding work for my goals, I would need to set aside enough money today to cover about 5 years of care at roughly $150,000 per year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The teachers union shares this priority, asserting that more money could be set aside for salary increases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“They have also set aside additional funds to absorb potential loan losses. This positions them to support the economy and financial system, even in a severe downturn.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The jingle of harnesses made me set aside the letter, grab my hat, and take one last look around.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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