Examples of set about in a Sentence
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In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Reading about how Austen set about writing and publishing her novels is delightful.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Crymes set about to clarify what physicians would need to replicate and locally adapt projects like HealthScripts.
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Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
According to an insider with decades of dealings with the director, Spielberg is well aware of perceptions of his commercial cold streak and specifically set about to reverse course with Disclosure Day.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Homosassa Springs, named for the river that flows through the town, is set about 75 miles north of Tampa.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Ladeira had studied permaculture, and set about shaping the land to capture and slow waterflow.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Reading about how Austen set about writing and publishing her novels is delightful.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Crymes set about to clarify what physicians would need to replicate and locally adapt projects like HealthScripts.
—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
—
Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
According to an insider with decades of dealings with the director, Spielberg is well aware of perceptions of his commercial cold streak and specifically set about to reverse course with Disclosure Day.
—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Homosassa Springs, named for the river that flows through the town, is set about 75 miles north of Tampa.
—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Ladeira had studied permaculture, and set about shaping the land to capture and slow waterflow.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Set about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20about. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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