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
The previous high mark was set by the pitcher’s one-of-a-kind 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect autographed Superfractor card (PSA 7 card grade, 10 auto grade), which sold for $123,200 through Goldin Auctions last September.
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Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: Meal prices are set by franchisees and may vary by location, McDonald's told Axios.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
But these opportunities aren’t always available, and the payouts are set by the sportsbooks.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As for her own hopes and dreams, Zegler looks to the example set by her parents, who have been together for over 30 years.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: Meal prices are set by franchisees and may vary by location, McDonald's told Axios.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
But these opportunities aren’t always available, and the payouts are set by the sportsbooks.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As for her own hopes and dreams, Zegler looks to the example set by her parents, who have been together for over 30 years.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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That means aligning it with long-term business goals, dedicating meaningful resources, and holding leaders accountable for progress.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Trump dedicated vast resources during his 2024 bid for president toward ensuring election integrity, including deploying thousands of poll watchers and attorneys to monitor the vote.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the series, FitzGerald devotes one episode to rising insurance premiums for housing in Florida because of increasing flood risks, and how the risk initially was underpriced in order to encourage development there.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Living relatively modestly for most of the year allows Brewer to devote significant funds toward her life’s passion: travel.—
Ryan Ermey,Zachary Green,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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While Jun-no’s priority is saving the company, more than a few executives are focused on saving themselves.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The anime follows secret agents hunting for a vaccine to save humanity.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20by. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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