setting
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More than a decade later, former EBay chief Meg Whitman spent $144 million of her wealth on her bid to become California’s governor, setting a new national record for spending on a state election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
OpenAI just took a step closer to going public, potentially setting up 2026 to be a record-breaking year for IPOs — though the company isn’t guaranteeing it’ll conduct an offering anytime soon.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
A year later, a court ruled that Devon County Council had failed to meet its duty when setting the fees it pays to private care homes.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"Done!" said Miss Priest, setting the last tooth into the last stick.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing setting
PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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