How to Use set out in a Sentence

set out

verb
  • The game was smut or pitty pat, with a dish of flour set out.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 21 May 2024
  • In setting out the objects, the artist spoke about each one.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 June 2024
  • That’s what the researchers who did the latest study set out to test.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2023
  • And this crazy windstorm came in and took the entire set out.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 July 2024
  • But the storm finally passed, and the men set out once again, trailing the squalls to the east.
    Mike Baker, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Take some time, set out an hour, or go through it over the weekend.
    Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The drug has been in short supply since the end of 2022 and Diamond set out to learn why.
    Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Rifi and two cousins set out in the darkness on rumors that aid trucks were on the way.
    Jonathan Baran, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Then, the young hummingbirds set out on the journey alone.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Filled with rage, Liv sets out on a frenzied path of revenge.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
  • So the team set out to give the rear passenger windows full-drop glass.
    Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
  • For in-person teams, find a whiteboard and set out sticky notes and markers.
    Mark Cruth, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2023
  • For the special report in this month’s issue, Young set out to learn why.
    Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
  • It’s advised to review a map of the area before setting out.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023
  • This year, the Americana artist will set out on his biggest tour to date.
    Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • James had initially set out to dissolve the NRA as part of her suit.
    Melissa Chan, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • How the land can be sold is set out by the Arizona Constitution and state law.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
  • He was born and raised in Uzbekistan and set out for America at just 19 years old.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
  • Take a cue from the hotel world and set out some Le Labo or Aesop hand soaps and lotions for your guests.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Rescuers set out to search for Kreiger at about 9:30 p.m. that night, officials said.
    Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • Just be careful to follow the rules set out by campus housing.
    Frank Rojas Erik Carter, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The French drop is often one of the first tricks budding magicians set out to master.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The woodsman set out on the third day, determined to work even harder, but only fell 15 trees.
    James Barlow, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The government first set out plans to regulate the sector in 2021.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 25 July 2024
  • Over the next year, Boeing set out to fix its software, poring over all 1 million lines of code.
    Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
  • For those wanting food, menus are set out to be perused in the first- and second-level dining rooms.
    Reed Parsell, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The changing face of brand loyalty The day’s first panel set out to look at brand loyalty, and what that means in 2023.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Now just set out a spread of your favorite Halloween snacks and enjoy all the best Halloween cartoons!
    Maggie Horton, Country Living, 27 July 2023
  • Taiwan set out to buy thousands of new drones off the market to counter Chinese air power.
    Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Jason, Sonny, Drew and Brock then set out to usher stray shoppers to safety, while taking stock of the shooters on hand.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Aug. 2024

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