as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Recent Examples of set by
Starting in October 2017, SNAP benefits in Illinois went out between the 1st and 10th of the month based on the month previously set by the last digit of the Head of Household Individual ID number.
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Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
California has also run in to issues with rate caps set by the state legislature that prevented companies from increasing rates too much at a time and kept premiums artificially low.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
State and local governments have pledged more than $700 million in incentives for the project, some of which has already been used to prepare the site and others that will only be awarded if the company reaches hiring targets set by the state.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
This impressive achievement comes only one year after Australia’s G Flip broke the previous record, with their seven songs overtaking an 18-year record set by Wolfmother in 2005 and matched by Spacey Jane in 2022.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
California has also run in to issues with rate caps set by the state legislature that prevented companies from increasing rates too much at a time and kept premiums artificially low.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
State and local governments have pledged more than $700 million in incentives for the project, some of which has already been used to prepare the site and others that will only be awarded if the company reaches hiring targets set by the state.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
This impressive achievement comes only one year after Australia’s G Flip broke the previous record, with their seven songs overtaking an 18-year record set by Wolfmother in 2005 and matched by Spacey Jane in 2022.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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The following day, at Red Rock Resort, Summit attendees dedicated eight hours to crafting actionable strategies for advancing arts education, funding and policy, highlighting the arts’ essential role in U.S. economic growth and workforce development.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tanveer Jafri said his mother had been disappointed, not only by the lack of accountability but also by the way her fight for justice had been turned against people like Ms. Setalvad, who had dedicated herself to the cause.—
Hari Kumar,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Artist’s Muse and Sonic Healer: Alice Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists.—
Vidhya Nagarajan,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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While fallen comrades like Norm Macdonald are feted throughout the night, the In Memoriam is devoted instead to sketches that have aged horribly.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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For Howard, there’s no doubt in his mind Andre saved his sister’s life.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Remember, that’s been a pattern in all three of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl wins with Mahomes; he’s come back from a 10-point deficit each time while saving his absolute best play for the fourth quarter and overtime.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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