set up in (something)
phrasal verb
set up in (something); setting up in (something); sets up in (something)
: to start one's own business
He set up in business after finishing college.
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Should that happen, then temporary camp cities can be set up in a matter of weeks to provide Gazans with the basics—water, electricity, sanitation, Wi-Fi, and food.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Once the Akira ecosystem is set up in a sound stage, you're all set to shoot without the limitations of being on location, dealing with challenging weather, or working with a small crew.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
Outside, on Constitution Avenue, black metal barriers had already been set up in anticipation of Monday’s Inauguration.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
The Rockets are set up in the short term to make additions to the roster, but whether those can be long-term pieces depends on Houston valuing them more than the young talent already on hand.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Once the Akira ecosystem is set up in a sound stage, you're all set to shoot without the limitations of being on location, dealing with challenging weather, or working with a small crew.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
Outside, on Constitution Avenue, black metal barriers had already been set up in anticipation of Monday’s Inauguration.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
The Rockets are set up in the short term to make additions to the roster, but whether those can be long-term pieces depends on Houston valuing them more than the young talent already on hand.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Set up in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20up%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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