set in

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“As a fisher that chases fish, it is really hard to go back to a set-in position just hoping the fish come to you. That’s a real adjustment.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023

This technique might do the trick on its own, but it also doubles as a pre-treatment for set-in stains on removable cushion covers that need to head to the laundry room.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2022

He also noted that the blue 42 on the back of the jerseys was much bolder than average and that there was a “discernible tailoring modification” by using raglan sleeves instead of set-in sleeves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2019

Take note: Her knee-covering straight skirts delivered a precise fit, due to the set-in waistband and back center zipper in most styles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 26, 2015

Those wide seams in the whitewashed ceiling must mean the cracks due to a set-in door.

From The Girl in the Mirror by Jordan, Elizabeth Garver