setting apart
Example Sentences
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In 1910, a sign was placed at Madison Junction announcing, “Here was first suggested the idea of setting apart this region as a National Park.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022
Also setting apart the Spirit Awards from the many other awards shows is that they give away actual money.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2015
Something else has been setting apart this new restaurant, which only recently moved to its permanent location on Delancey Street.
From Forbes • Nov. 4, 2014
It is polite, formal and at times anachronistic, linguistically setting apart a man who frequently struggles to sell himself to the American electorate.
From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2012
In simpler form, the custom is still frequently observed of setting apart by solemn prayer and benediction the bells which are to call men to prayer or to ring out the praises of God.
From The Worship of the Church and The Beauty of Holiness by Regester, J. A. (Jacob Asbury)