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Recent Examples of set piece
First, on the second phase of a set piece, Asensio was positioned towards the near post when Matty Cash tried to find Marcus Rashford towards the far one.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
As in the first two seasons, the credits begin with relatively idyllic details before ramping up to more elaborate set pieces.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Sure, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Wendy gets to save the day with some hooey about prophetic photographs, but her journey is mostly there to pad out the set pieces, which involve a roller coaster, a weight machine, and, most brilliantly, a pair of tanning beds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The women try sketchy cash-advance loans and then giving blood, which turns into a messy set piece, executed with as much in-your-face fluid as gross-out classics like There’s Something About Mary or Monty Python’s Mr. Creosote sketch.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
As in the first two seasons, the credits begin with relatively idyllic details before ramping up to more elaborate set pieces.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Sure, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Wendy gets to save the day with some hooey about prophetic photographs, but her journey is mostly there to pad out the set pieces, which involve a roller coaster, a weight machine, and, most brilliantly, a pair of tanning beds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The women try sketchy cash-advance loans and then giving blood, which turns into a messy set piece, executed with as much in-your-face fluid as gross-out classics like There’s Something About Mary or Monty Python’s Mr. Creosote sketch.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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If Slay wanted a real change of scenery, look no further than the Rams.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What inspired the change of scenery from living in New York to rural Illinois?—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This reduces disease risk and promotes fruit set. 4.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s seasonal drop includes pastel and patterned dinnerware, bakeware, countertop appliances, knife sets, and more kitchen essentials.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Striving for a Tuscan vibe, the decor featured clean lines with rustic touches and natural light.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Surveillance camera video shows someone in a hoodie — and more than half a dozen dogs — leaving the scene by foot and paw.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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There are at least eight candidates already in the race and lawmakers who do not want him back in office have been working behind the scenes to draft additional candidates to fend off Cuomo’s candidacy.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The move comes against a backdrop of sinking consumer confidence, with more Americans expecting inflation to rise sharply (again) and citing tariffs as the reason why.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Global Trade Tensions and Tariffs Drive Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline The backdrop for this decline is a convergence of global trade tensions and a series of regulatory shifts that have stirred uncertainty.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, the numbers on his props are so inflated that value is hard to come by in those markets.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Often entertaining and amusing, Bet types, terms and options including on props can vary from leading online sportsbooks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mehul Patel, a BAPS volunteer, said all the graffiti on the property and sidewalk was removed as of Sunday.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Should the remaining $20,000 be raised, Coakley Munk plans to start the project in April and work with the San Diego Parks & Recreation Department to allow the foundation to carry out the repairs on city property.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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