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Recent Examples of set piece
With the help of the academy coach, Mark Phillips, Rice regularly practised set pieces.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The is just one of several action set pieces teased in the MI: 8 footage released on Monday.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Over 30 rooms of the 1937-vintage house in the Providencia Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach were transformed into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects, including interior designer Rajni Alex of Boca Raton.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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Robert hasn't been great this season, but a change of scenery in a winning situation could work wonders for him.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The agent ingests streaming data, evaluates it against a set of objectives and constraints, decides on an action, executes the action via APIs or internal systems and then watches the outcome to refine its future policy.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dual sets of sash windows in the great room are to thank for this, but the room’s expansiveness and 10-foot ceilings are also worth noting, along with its custom dry bar with two under-counter fridges, one designated for wine.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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The outdoor market takes over the San Zeno neighborhood with more than 200 exhibitors from all over northern Italy who come to sell vintage furnishings, art, decor, and clothing.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Embroidery The soothing hobby of embroidery brings color and texture to a range of existing home decor.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is a post about a scene that’s somehow even sillier.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another group, studying the same data record, sketches a very different scene: a magma‑ocean hellscape, sterilized by heat.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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Though the difference in size can be hard to spot with the naked eye, the moon’s striking glow created a stunning backdrop for photographers and moon lovers alike.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Before there was Downton Abbey, the seminal series — set at the turn of the 20th century across nearly three decades of Edwardian England — traced the lives of the fortunate Bellamy family and its servants, set against the backdrop of the era’s sociopolitical upheaval.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, take more time to browse through the different spreads, totals, moneylines and props when using the safety net.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to police Shriner was hit in the shoulder and then retreated inside her property.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Five people were arrested for allegedly submitting false claims that their properties were damaged in the January Los Angeles wildfires, the Justice Department announced Friday.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That was the sharpest drop except for that seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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That also contributes to Alpha Direct's allure—many of the small companies that make these layers only make them in small drops.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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