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I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
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The rate set by the Board of Education for this part of voters’ tax bill will be equal to or less than the current rate.
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Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Senior forward Jacob Orin and senior guard Judah Miceli added eight points apiece for Hinckley-Big Rock (18-7), which isn’t far off the pace set by last season’s team that dropped a 57-54 decision to Aurora Christian in the sectional final and finished 26-9.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The franchise record is 14, set by the Cincinnati Royals in 1959-60 and matched by the Royals in 1970-71.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Senior forward Jacob Orin and senior guard Judah Miceli added eight points apiece for Hinckley-Big Rock (18-7), which isn’t far off the pace set by last season’s team that dropped a 57-54 decision to Aurora Christian in the sectional final and finished 26-9.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The franchise record is 14, set by the Cincinnati Royals in 1959-60 and matched by the Royals in 1970-71.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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