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set

[set] / sɛt /




NOUN
stage setting
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Yields on government bonds largely reflect what investors expect interest rates set by central banks to average over the life of a given bond.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The council also voted to set up a committee to study possible changes to the business tax structure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“The strength of our brand, broad geographic footprint, and wide variety of home offerings and price points, combined with our long history serving the luxury market and its affluent customers, continues to set us apart.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Flament told Mediapart that Bruel "set his heart" on her after they met on the set of a TV programme, and one day invited her back to his flat.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He guided her around the building to the back, where a bunch of chairs were set up, and people were sitting on the grass facing what looked like nothing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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