setting apart
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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
Being consecrated implies a definitive separation or setting apart from society.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2010
Such a fund is formed by the company setting apart a certain sum each year out of the profits of the company after payment of interest on the debentures.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various