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
Played by Kingston Rumi Southwick, Evan spends much of the season pushing against the suffocating boundaries set by his father Tom Loftis, portrayed by Matthew Rhys, only for a shocking revelation to fundamentally reshape their relationship by the finale.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
For regional operators being evaluated against the service standards set by the largest carriers in the country, the company argues that differences between customer expectations and service experiences can influence purchasing decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The precedent set by that ruling has opened up routes to possible legal action between other clubs.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
For regional operators being evaluated against the service standards set by the largest carriers in the country, the company argues that differences between customer expectations and service experiences can influence purchasing decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The precedent set by that ruling has opened up routes to possible legal action between other clubs.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The 28-year-old quarterback has dedicated much of the offseason to tweaking his footwork — putting his left foot in front of his right from the shotgun, against traditional NFL form — to fit Los Angeles’ new offensive coordinator’s scheme.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Their biggest clash of all is over a ballot measure sponsored by SEIU-UHW that would levy a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 200 billionaires and devote nearly all of its revenue to propping up health care.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 June 2026
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John Hoffman credits his daughter, Hope, for calling 911 and saving their lives.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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