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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set up tables in the living room for the party
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
set up a scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
changed the setup of the living room furniture several times before being satisfied
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Recent Examples of set up
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
This setup is a departure from what other automakers are doing, including Nio, Polestar and BYD who have tablet-like screens mounted to their dashboards.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Once you are accepted, you will be contacted by a legacy ambassador to set up a time to visit Beam’s Clermont campus to pick a barrel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The motors used by the setup can supposedly make up to 473 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque by themselves, suggesting the vehicle will be significantly more powerful than the Macan Turbo Electric, which tops out at 630 hp, and the Eletre R, which tops out at 905 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
This setup is a departure from what other automakers are doing, including Nio, Polestar and BYD who have tablet-like screens mounted to their dashboards.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The idea morphed into a bowl design that puts more of the 67.500 fans in the lower bowl than any other stadium in the league, also with the smallest upper deck in the NFL, says Evans, the designer of both SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sightings have put intense pressure on federal agencies to provide more information about the sightings.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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But just as quickly, the show has become a striking test case for the the growing movement to establish labor protections in reality TV.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Digital architecture erected at the founding of bitcoin set a limit of 21 million bitcoins.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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With set to take office in January, time is running out for the to stop razor wire from being erected along Texas' border with Mexico.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, building these systems at scale requires deep engineering expertise and skilled teams to ensure success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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New Jersey is epicenter Reports about drones in the skies have been building for three weeks.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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With all these somatic therapies, the goal is to bring awareness to the sensations that stress or trauma are producing, and ultimately, for the person to feel safer in their body and heal.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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The main character, Anyanwu, is an African woman who can heal, shapeshift and seemingly live forever.Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Google: The tech giant used eye-tracking and EEG studies to optimize its search engine results page (SERP), ensuring the layout and design aligned with user attention patterns.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The layout is also designed to emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living, with over 1,000 sq. ft. of south– and east-facing terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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It’s filled with dry British comedy and over-the-top action sequences set to classic rock tracks.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Designed by globally renowned HKS Architects, the property will feature 211 condominiums across its two buildings, Marina Tower and Isla Tower, situated on the shore of Nichupté Lagoon.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 2,800-square-foot home was situated on nearly an acre and a half of land and featured three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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