set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by

transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
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But legal experts say the order violates the doctrine of birthright citizenship guaranteed under the 14th Amendment and more than 120 years of court precedent set by the Supreme Court in the landmark 1898 ruling United States v. Wong Kim Ark. Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025 Their payments are set by health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers largely owned by insurance conglomerates, who act as middlemen between drug manufacturers and purchasers. Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 13 May 2025 However, regulations set by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) allow riders to use their whip six times during a race. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 The mood for Wall Street next week will likely be set by talks in Switzerland over the weekend. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for set by

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of set by was circa 1601

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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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