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
Trainee doctors constitute 30% to 45% of the physician workforce in major teaching hospitals, part of a system that relies on resident and interns’ cheap labor to offset the low reimbursement rates set by the government’s single-payer National Health Insurance System.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The property’s sale is contingent on Habitat complying with income limits for buyers set by the county and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Avs have now used 49 players this season, which ties for most in the NHL in the past 10 seasons and the franchise record, set by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989-90 and 1990-91.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
For some fans, the hours-long set by veteran electronic artist Chris Lake helped balance out the difficult start to the day.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The property’s sale is contingent on Habitat complying with income limits for buyers set by the county and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Avs have now used 49 players this season, which ties for most in the NHL in the past 10 seasons and the franchise record, set by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989-90 and 1990-91.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
For some fans, the hours-long set by veteran electronic artist Chris Lake helped balance out the difficult start to the day.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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This poignant admission from a performer who has dedicated a significant portion of his life to professional wrestling highlights the demanding nature of the business and the inevitable impact of time on even the most resilient athletes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rowling, who has dedicated much of her post-Harry Potter career to anti-transgender rhetoric, celebrated the decision and shared multiple victorious posts on social media.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The organization devoted a team to research fan sections across college sports, European leagues and around the world, which eventually led to the concept for The Wall.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The store also devoted four windows on Fifth Avenue to the collection, which will remain through April 30.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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