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as in to record
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Monfils watched Svitolina’s win from her players’ box as the Ukrainian 28th seed also came from a set down to win 2-6 6-4 6-0 and reach the fourth round.
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Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Since then, Jameson, Vance and Brooke have all moved out of their family house, setting down roots of their own in different parts.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
However, according to local business owners and employees who previously spoke with Fox News Digital, that temporary barrier was set down instead of up, allowing vehicles to pass on the holiday.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Since then, Jameson, Vance and Brooke have all moved out of their family house, setting down roots of their own in different parts.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
However, according to local business owners and employees who previously spoke with Fox News Digital, that temporary barrier was set down instead of up, allowing vehicles to pass on the holiday.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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The home at 2195 Dias Dr. — which sits on nearly 99 acres with unobstructed views in every direction — is on the market for $2.25 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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People were sitting on schoolbus-yellow benches and eating at tables under wide trees that provided ample shade.—
Coke Bartrina,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Austin, Texas, native recorded a career-high five interceptions and 11 passes defended during his senior season which earned him Consensus First-Team All-American honors.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Central Americans then recorded a shock win over Berhalter’s side at the Copa America last summer.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But their final decision did not come without first considering the consequences.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, the couple had been seated at a table right underneath one camera.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Dairy Arts Center, a 20-minute walk from Pearl Street (which hosts many of Boulder’s hotels), seats 500.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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The trail logs thousands of visitors each year, according to the group.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Bam Adebayo played 38 minutes against the Bulls just one night after logging 43 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, and Herro played 37 minutes against the Bulls after logging 39 minutes in Friday’s defeat to the Timberwolves while battling a lingering head cold.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to Smith, James, who approached him in the third quarter during a timeout, scolded him for his commentary regarding his son and teammate, Bronny James.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Comments Each week, Deal or No Deal Island host, game master, and executive producer Joe Manganiello will weigh in with Entertainment Weekly regarding the latest events on the Banker's Island.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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This time, Lowe was in his front yard, putting his kids in the car with his parents.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.—
Hira Qureshi,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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The power of writing down goals Studies show that people who write out their goals are more likely to achieve them.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Amortization and impairment expenses were $4.7 million, a decrease from $8.1 million, due to a prior year write down of Omeclamox intangible assets.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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