- present participle of set.
setting
Example Sentences
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GTA 6's cover art revealed by Rockstar on 18 June made several nods to the setting with alligators and flamingos.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Alphabet has shored up its advertising dominance while setting a new path as a top AI merchant.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Borrowing Gandalf’s hair and beard, Hugh Jackman plays the role as a worn-down elder equally given to ruthlessness and regret, setting the tone for a strange thematic mix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Now, it’s setting its sights on the physical world with a new full-body scanner that aims to push the boundaries of modern medicine.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
And not just a setting; it’s a small village unto itself.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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