set down

Example Sentences

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While their cases are pending in court, many find jobs and set down roots in communities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leerdam had earlier set down a time of 37.15sec but Kok powered through the line in her skate against the American Erin Jackson to go more than half a second faster.

From Barron's

I set down the heavy sack, settled down under an old oak tree, and closed my eyes to think.

From Literature

I’m not sure how well I measure up, but I do keep a tight, ring-free dining room station and catch a glimmer of my father whenever I set down my glass.

From The Wall Street Journal

Laura was setting down two plates on the coffee table, each one laden with chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of strawberries, and a floof of whipped cream.

From Literature