as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Recent Examples of set by
Weir released studio and live sets by RatDog, his collaboration with the late bassist Rob Wasserman, in 2000-01.
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Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
If a development project met certain standards set by the state, local officials would be required to approve it.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Thursday night, their second cat, Allie, was found and returned home thanks to a trap set by a neighbor, who turned down the reward money the family had offered.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to help fund Ukraine’s military and economy over the next two years, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.—
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Offer dedicated, secure models.—
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
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But Man-su, who has devoted his life to the careful cultivation of paper products while everyone else has gone digital, has an easier time setting his crime in motion than in executing it.—
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20by. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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