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
Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding, which featured a rollicking set by Cooper and the other three surviving members of the Alice Cooper group on the rotating stage of the historic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix in November 2025, also raises funds for the teen centers.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The teen had been released previously by Shaw, but was taken back into custody after violating the conditions set by the judge.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
In some cases, organotin levels exceeded safety thresholds set by the European Union.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Pricing will be set by retail stores and vary by location, the release reads.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The teen had been released previously by Shaw, but was taken back into custody after violating the conditions set by the judge.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
In some cases, organotin levels exceeded safety thresholds set by the European Union.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Pricing will be set by retail stores and vary by location, the release reads.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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The federal government, the spokesperson said, has dedicated no funding for the forest service to clean them up.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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But let’s be honest, dedicating a room to play is also beneficial for the parents (anyone who’s experienced a barefoot encounter with a stray LEGO piece will understand).—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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To many in the industry, hip-hop was still a passing fad, and labels devoted far more resources to white acts.—
Andy Greene,
VIBE.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anderson also devoted much of his speech to remembering his first-assistant director Adam Somner, who died from thyroid cancer in November 2024.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Did Manchester City just save the title race?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dave Coulier credited early cancer detection with saving his life – twice.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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