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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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Recent Examples of set down
Playing in balmy conditions on a packed Court Seven at Roland Garros, Navarro roared back in the first set down 3-5 to force a tiebreaker.
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Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Javier Bardem, currently starring in his first television series in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is setting down the river for more TV work.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Once, my cruise ship roommate set down her purse on a chair next to her at a sidewalk cafe and didn’t even notice when a quick thief snagged it.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.
—Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Javier Bardem, currently starring in his first television series in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is setting down the river for more TV work.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Once, my cruise ship roommate set down her purse on a chair next to her at a sidewalk cafe and didn’t even notice when a quick thief snagged it.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.
—Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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The 9-4 Packers, meanwhile, have the third-best record in the NFC North but sit sixth in the NFC playoff standings and are coming off a narrow loss to the Lions last time out.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Thornton was sitting at his desk in his small study, surrounded by bookshelves, with a book open before him.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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On the defensive end, Hunter recorded a 90.9 coverage grade, which is third among all corners in the county compared to PFF.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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And so, a year later, Balla followed his sister and boarded a plane for the U.S. Two years later, Balla recorded his own album, Sababu.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This holiday season, consider switching your phone plan to one of the top-tier offers available at Visible by Verizon.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Please consider a subscription to get unlimited digital access.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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The pup is seated in front of a table with a cake with white frosting.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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They were seated in the middle of the plane, even Jokic.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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Findings Highlight Risks to Press Freedom Prosecutors collected phone records and text message logs from service providers, including Apple, in 2017 and 2018, using subpoenas and legal maneuvers that prevented companies from notifying affected individuals.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The song logs nearly 36 million streams and 20 million in airplay audience impressions.Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Individuals should seek the advice of their own tax advisor for specific information regarding tax consequences of investments.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adam Trautman scored a TD with just over five minutes left in the first half, and the Broncos put together a touchdown drive that ended with just over five minutes remaining in the game.Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another option is to write down notes immediately after a session while your thoughts are fresh.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many responded to the calls of their friends to write down their story; some were motivated by financial or political exigency; others saw a long-term money-making opportunity.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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