set out
Example Sentences
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He said he didn’t set out to create a legal test case but he wasn’t the kind of person to just pay the fine quietly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Said dog may have been witness to a supernatural murder, leading the group of teens to set out to solve the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Zuffa Boxing began staging shows in January and, under the stewardship of UFC president Dana White, has set out to shake-up the world of boxing.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The document, which will set out how new equipment and defence infrastructure will be funded over the coming decade, was first due to be released in autumn 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
After both meal and poem were consumed, the Incorrigibles said thank you very much, asked to be excused, cleared their dishes from the table, and set out in search of adventure.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
