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
Starting in October 2017, SNAP benefits in Illinois went out between the 1st and 10th of the month based on the month previously set by the last digit of the Head of Household Individual ID number.
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Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
California has also run in to issues with rate caps set by the state legislature that prevented companies from increasing rates too much at a time and kept premiums artificially low.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
State and local governments have pledged more than $700 million in incentives for the project, some of which has already been used to prepare the site and others that will only be awarded if the company reaches hiring targets set by the state.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
This impressive achievement comes only one year after Australia’s G Flip broke the previous record, with their seven songs overtaking an 18-year record set by Wolfmother in 2005 and matched by Spacey Jane in 2022.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
California has also run in to issues with rate caps set by the state legislature that prevented companies from increasing rates too much at a time and kept premiums artificially low.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
State and local governments have pledged more than $700 million in incentives for the project, some of which has already been used to prepare the site and others that will only be awarded if the company reaches hiring targets set by the state.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
This impressive achievement comes only one year after Australia’s G Flip broke the previous record, with their seven songs overtaking an 18-year record set by Wolfmother in 2005 and matched by Spacey Jane in 2022.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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In Fiscal Year 2023, the U.S. dedicated more than $44.6 billion on international development worldwide, according to USAID.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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During her acceptance speech at the Grammys, Beyoncé dedicated her victory to Martell.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Allman Betts Band, featuring Dickey’s son Duane and Gregg’s son Devon, plays originals but routinely devote entire sets to ABB material.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Davidson isn’t likely to sign or trade for one or devote a first-round pick.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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For Howard, there’s no doubt in his mind Andre saved his sister’s life.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Six Feet Films producer and co-writer Darwin Shaw explained that the idea of telling this story first came from a meeting with Lee’s brother David, who had gone to school with the veterinarian who saved Thandi’s life after she was left for dead by poachers.—
David Morgan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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