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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Three standout performances Golden State sets the expansion wins record
In a 44-game season, the Valkyries had a pretty good chance of breaking the all-time wins record for an expansion team, previously set by the Detroit Shock in 1998, which was the WNBA’s second season.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Voting laws are established by states with guidelines set by Congress, and any executive order Trump signs to attempt to dictate how states administer their elections is likely to be challenged in court.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In recent months, state revenues came in below forecasts set by the Legislature.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2025
Smith is not deviating from the plan set by his predecessor.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Voting laws are established by states with guidelines set by Congress, and any executive order Trump signs to attempt to dictate how states administer their elections is likely to be challenged in court.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In recent months, state revenues came in below forecasts set by the Legislature.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2025
Smith is not deviating from the plan set by his predecessor.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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