set before

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She made the decisive break in the 11th game of the opening set before closing it out with a hold to love, and her relentless pressure told again in the second.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The teams traded leads in the third set before Hawaii pulled away for a 25-21 win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

My agenda that night, like everything else, was set before the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While still moving tentatively, a calmer Sinner took Spizzirri's serve again for 5-4 and secured the third set before going on to secure a dramatic victory.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Ser Boros tasted every dish that was set before the king.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin