setting
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Jackie died last month after a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness, setting off a torrent of heart-wrenching tributes and messages from her devoted fans who hailed from around the globe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Danish migration minister hailed the progress toward setting up "return hubs".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that he was quitting as MP for the London constituency, two months after he stood down as prime minister, setting up a challenging by-election for his successor Andy Burnham.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
But if you’re not speaking up and setting boundaries, her assumption that your offer included dinner is just as reasonable as your assumption that it didn’t.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
And not just a setting; it’s a small village unto itself.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
HPE CFO Marie Myers told MarketWatch that customers are both upgrading data centers to meet new workload demands and moving to adopt AI in enterprise settings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
That distinction matters because the Supreme Court has recognized aesthetic injuries in other settings.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Their settings and subjects further reveal that categorizing Church narrowly as a member of the Hudson River movement overlooks the fact that his canvases reflect a far broader swath of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Non-potable water has not been treated to the same levels and is not safe for drinking but can be used in industrial settings and for irrigation.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The place settings and goblets were made of gold and were studded with precious gems.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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