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Recent Examples of set piece
With the help of the academy coach, Mark Phillips, Rice regularly practised set pieces.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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Robert hasn't been great this season, but a change of scenery in a winning situation could work wonders for him.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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But Amazon piles all the costs of holding sets and holding actors into [the Season 1] budget.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In January, King Gizzard were also listed on the lineup for the 2025 edition of Bonnaroo, performing three sets over three days as part of the inaugural ‘Roo Residency.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Choose between dark gray or khaki to complement your other outdoor decor.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a moment that resonated with fans worldwide, Uso eliminated sixteen-time World Champion John Cena to secure his place in the main event scene and earn a coveted opportunity to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Detectives with the department, along with the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad, spent much of the afternoon and evening hours at the scene — which is about ¼ mile away from the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery on Mitchell Street where police found human remains on March 19.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Though the difference in size can be hard to spot with the naked eye, the moon’s striking glow created a stunning backdrop for photographers and moon lovers alike.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Before there was Downton Abbey, the seminal series — set at the turn of the 20th century across nearly three decades of Edwardian England — traced the lives of the fortunate Bellamy family and its servants, set against the backdrop of the era’s sociopolitical upheaval.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Commander Lawrence’s scarf — all are on display, alongside props like Commander Waterford’s Scrabble board and June’s map of Boston.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Apr. 2025
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This legendary property opened its doors in 1920 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and other famous guests throughout the years.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That was the sharpest drop except for that seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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That's a drop of 11 from the previous Sunday-to-Friday reporting period.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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