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 folks who show up later in my book set out to change.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022
  • 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 that's what Alan Phillips' defense team set out to do.
    CBS News, 19 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • With so many options, there's a set out there that's right for you.
    Alec Scherma, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Take some time, set out an hour, or go through it over the weekend.
    Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Gurney’s set out to re-create the AIRE vibe, but with a beachy twist.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Clear off your largest table and set out the masa, fillings, and corn husks.
    Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • The trio crawled from their tents partway up the mountain at 2:30 a.m. on June 6 and set out for the summit.
    Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • The company then set out to find a writer who would adapt it.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 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
  • Those who were meant to have the water analyzed set out first.
    Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
  • How the land can be sold is set out by the Arizona Constitution and state law.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Toys and sweet foods should be set out by Oct. 31 as it is said that child spirits arrive first.
    Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Jeff Bezos didn’t set out to disrupt the retail world overnight.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 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
  • Jones set out on a mission to find his father and the ancient relic.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But there’s no doubt the last four years brought changes in youth culture and how political campaigns set out to reach younger voters.
    Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024

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