as in dedicates
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 sets by
Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
The event will close out back at Podlasie Club on Saturday, June 20 for The Grapevine, including sets by Archangel (Bodyhack), Daniro and Syd Falls.
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Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist.
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Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
He was also beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final.
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Andrew Dampf,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The night will include sets by the Howling Winds and Danny Brunjes.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara.
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Paul Chi,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Nine of the top ten sets by brick count have been released in the last five years, and two of those are still to arrive, namely the LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a yet-to-be announced Lord of the Rings build (my money’s on Minas Tirith).
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Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
The Concord’s 2026 Grammy Afterparty Featuring DJ sets by Frost Children and Deux Twins.
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Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
The event will close out back at Podlasie Club on Saturday, June 20 for The Grapevine, including sets by Archangel (Bodyhack), Daniro and Syd Falls.
—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist.
—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
He was also beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final.
—
Andrew Dampf,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The night will include sets by the Howling Winds and Danny Brunjes.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara.
—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Nine of the top ten sets by brick count have been released in the last five years, and two of those are still to arrive, namely the LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a yet-to-be announced Lord of the Rings build (my money’s on Minas Tirith).
—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
The Concord’s 2026 Grammy Afterparty Featuring DJ sets by Frost Children and Deux Twins.
—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets by
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The new Prime Video series dedicates an episode to James Van Der Beek.
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Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
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The North Dakota library, located near the national park gateway town of Medora, devotes a number of exhibits to Roosevelt’s commitment to protecting America’s vanishing wildlands and wild animals.
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For example, one of my friends devotes each day of the week to a different zone in her house.
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Chapman’s saves streak was the third longest in Red Sox history since saves became an official statistic in 1969.
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Snag major saves on Apple, Yeti, Casper and more before the deals disappear for good.
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