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Recent Examples of set piece
Lioness has to move to the next explosive set piece, and Yellowstone has to figure out what the hell to do with the Duttons next.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
United resorted to set pieces, with Eriksen seizing on free kicks around halfway as a chance to get the ball into the box.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This blend of practical set pieces, humorous tunes, and visual depictions of how Rudy’s mind interprets every sound is an idiosyncratic marvel.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Release Date: New Apple iPhone Update Confirmed Liverpool’s Marginal Gains Are Huge
Brentford (making the most of its home games with seven wins) catching teams cold from the start and Arsenal’s threat from set pieces are examples of sides stealing an edge over opponents.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
United resorted to set pieces, with Eriksen seizing on free kicks around halfway as a chance to get the ball into the box.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This blend of practical set pieces, humorous tunes, and visual depictions of how Rudy’s mind interprets every sound is an idiosyncratic marvel.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Release Date: New Apple iPhone Update Confirmed Liverpool’s Marginal Gains Are Huge
Brentford (making the most of its home games with seven wins) catching teams cold from the start and Arsenal’s threat from set pieces are examples of sides stealing an edge over opponents.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
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He’s never had any protection in the White Sox lineup and a change of scenery could enhance his career.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the Aventura, Falls and Dadeland stores are welcome for a change of scenery, naturally.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hosted by Nate Burleson of CBS Mornings and The NFL Today in a flashy set complete with a modernized theme song, the interplay between the celebrities was quite entertaining.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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One of our favorite Lego sets of last year is currently on sale thanks to Amazon.—
Kimberley Snaith,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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When the 1,500-square-foot shop opens on Friday, it will be wrapped in denim, showcasing the brand’s playful and distinctive decor, which is a signature of Alice + Olivia.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The calculator is also available in five muted colors to better match your desk decor: off white, dark gray, grayish pink, grayish green, and grayish blue.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of education, Penny Schwinn, was once a prominent figure in Sacramento’s education scene.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, though, officials are starting to confront the reality that the LAPD buildup won’t happen anytime soon — while acknowledging that the country’s third-largest police department may even continue to shrink.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Against that backdrop, there is hope that the presence of so much dry powder will signal an upturn in investment this year.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Compound that with lower prestige and set it against a backdrop of general decline in primary care, which is increasingly being shifted over to physician assistants and nurses.—
Pamela Paul,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Along with his Project 2025 backers, Trump despises unions and treats workers as show props.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
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Odds to Win 2025 The American Express Golf odds from FanDuel and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Biden's properties in Greenville and Rehoboth Beach, in particular, have appreciated significantly, with their total value nearly doubling.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 1974, Congress agreed to refurbish the house on the property of the Naval Observatory as a home for the sitting vice president.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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His drop has turned into a days-long news story, in part because the Ravens now have three tight ends each with one year left on their contracts: Jackson’s security blanket, Andrews; Isaiah Likely, a quickly ascending pass catcher; and perhaps the best blocking tight end of the trio, Charlie Kolar.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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If there’s any chance someone with a tree nut allergy will eat these chocolate drops, return them for a refund.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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