set up in (something)
phrasal verb
set up in (something); setting up in (something); sets up in (something)
: to start one's own business
He set up in business after finishing college.
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So much of Shein’s infrastructure has been set up in China, which, in the case of a disruption like USPS, means consumers’ packages could spend lots of time held up at customs.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The first new tents to house migrants have been set up in the L1 and L6 areas, as described in the plans, which could house more than 2,000 people if filled to capacity.
—Allison McCann, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Highest amounts will depend on where the heavy snow bands set up in the morning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Maharlika was set up in 2023 by the government to help stimulate economic growth, social development and boost state coffers through strategic and profitable investments.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The first new tents to house migrants have been set up in the L1 and L6 areas, as described in the plans, which could house more than 2,000 people if filled to capacity.
—Allison McCann, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Highest amounts will depend on where the heavy snow bands set up in the morning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Maharlika was set up in 2023 by the government to help stimulate economic growth, social development and boost state coffers through strategic and profitable investments.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Set up in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20up%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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