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set

[set] / sɛt /




NOUN
stage setting
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The acquisition is set to give GSK ownership of three drug candidates for lung cancer, two of which are currently under review by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He highlighted the gap in postnatal support for new parents and urged the government to set out plans to invest in health visitor services.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

OpenAI stated it hasn't set a timeline for its IPO, noting some goals are “easier as a private company.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For modern health, they highlight how profoundly our diets and lifestyles alter our teeth in ways that set us apart from other primates.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

In fact, once the sun set, Clare found it best to not leave his cottage at all.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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