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Recent Examples of set piece
However, one area that Liverpool have been particularly good at is pouncing on the opposition’s lack of shape when defending their own set pieces.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There’s all these different ways that a Final Destination set piece works separate from the opening set pieces.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
John Frankenheimer’s gritty heist flick is packed with shifting loyalties, shady motives and not one, but two, figure-skating set pieces.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
But Trump, despite his love of pageantry and TV-ready set pieces, has not visited the border since taking office.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There’s all these different ways that a Final Destination set piece works separate from the opening set pieces.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
John Frankenheimer’s gritty heist flick is packed with shifting loyalties, shady motives and not one, but two, figure-skating set pieces.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
But Trump, despite his love of pageantry and TV-ready set pieces, has not visited the border since taking office.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Lions are also present in some of the scenery at the local Kyoto temples like the gold screen paintings at Nanzen-Ji.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Was that the right set of employees to focus on, and what now?—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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To close out its surreal set, the crew from the cult-favorite kids show Yo Gabba Gabba! brought out a cast of characters both human (Thundercat, Portugal.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Initially, each production company had its own space, one for puppets in Barcelona, another for sets in Valencia, some decor and 3D face modeling from Chile, puppet work in France.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Curved and crafted from iron with a mosaic glass finish, this set of planters is the perfect addition to your collection of dopamine decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The suspect, a man dressed all in black, was spotted fleeing from the scene, according to police.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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The eye-catching design has an enduring empire silhouette that makes a statement against busy and bare backdrops alike.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Though the first season of this anthology series shares a similar beachy backdrop as the Cliff House, the second shifts to a snowy mountain resort, which only heightens the suspense.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The humble prop was the highlight of the auction, receiving a ton of interest due to its prominence in the background of a beloved sitcom, which aired from 1970 to 1977.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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There’s so many props, and there’s so much matching, continuity-wise.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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The group took over operations here as part of its worldwide expansion after Reuben Brothers bought the property.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Operating offshore wind farms have been shown, time and time again, to be a tourist attraction and a net positive for property values.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2025
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This year’s increase would compare with a 0.4% rise in 2024 following drops of 7% and nearly 15% in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from inflated prices during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The full-length leads during a packed frame of exciting new releases, as this Friday (June 6), includes drops from stars across genres — but none of them can quite compete with Wayne at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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