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Recent Examples of set piece
To lose a friend from a distance added a complication—Indra was beginning to see his friend’s life as some sort of set piece.
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Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
That’s the thing that you’re always challenged by and worried about, especially when big set pieces come up.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Goals from midfielders Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton opened the scoring in the first half; both were results of set pieces delivered by the third midfielder in their lineup, Rose Lavelle.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Yes, those months in London were a set piece in my mind, but set pieces are not short stories.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
That’s the thing that you’re always challenged by and worried about, especially when big set pieces come up.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Goals from midfielders Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton opened the scoring in the first half; both were results of set pieces delivered by the third midfielder in their lineup, Rose Lavelle.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Yes, those months in London were a set piece in my mind, but set pieces are not short stories.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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While the change of scenery may have been substantial on the surface, Jacobs had a bit of a head start.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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But what the Diamondbacks do with Eugenio Suárez could dramatically alter the third-base market, and contending teams could view Arenado, 34, as an experienced player who could benefit from a change of scenery.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Sandler started him up as a standup comedian and reportedly received $10 per set, according to CBS News.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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In fact, the hardside Samsonite Omni 2 Luggage Set is currently one of Amazon's best-selling sets, racking up more than 5,500 five-star ratings and 1,000 purchases a month.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Teen bedroom decor should be personal and fit the teen’s natural vibe.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
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The decor is a departure from what has become the safari default, all leather and colonial khaki.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Family members still have questions about charges related to Colton's death The driver who fled the scene was later identified by investigators as Scott Botcher, the village manager for Fox Point.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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First responders found Bernhardt in the road, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
23 July 2025
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The results fall against a troubling backdrop for the luxury sector, as U.S. tariffs loom large, threatening to undermine an anticipated revival in U.S. consumer spending, even as the Chinese market continues to lag.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Keep your eyes peeled—and binoculars handy—for goat-like chamois, bearded vultures, and beavers against the stunning backdrop of Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and the steep Justistal Valley below.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025
Noun
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This could be a moneyline, spread, total or even a prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Dragging a crummy prop staircase laboriously across the tiny club stage at La MaMa, Bassichis promised us that the show had grandeur in store.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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The London properties that wealthy Americans are buying are concentrated in some of the most expensive and exclusive neighborhoods in the city—such as Chelsea, Mayfair, Kensington, Notting Hill, Belgravia, St. John's Wood and Hampstead—according to data from Beauchamp Estates.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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This free, 100-acre property has beautiful walking trails and display gardens that highlight sustainable practices and native plants.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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