as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road
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Recent Examples of sets on
Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on its roster—head over to the retailer to browse all of the best options firsthand.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Get inspired by these similar matching sets on Amazon, starting at $30.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the true focus of the evening was the performances, where this year’s class took turns giving three-to-four song sets on a rotating stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Venus Williams lost in straight sets on Tuesday in Australia.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thirty minutes later, The Ataris and Left to Suffer open sets on the Jack Daniel’s Stage and DWPresents Stage.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Get inspired by these similar matching sets on Amazon, starting at $30.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the true focus of the evening was the performances, where this year’s class took turns giving three-to-four song sets on a rotating stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Venus Williams lost in straight sets on Tuesday in Australia.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thirty minutes later, The Ataris and Left to Suffer open sets on the Jack Daniel’s Stage and DWPresents Stage.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on
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After going to a hematologist, Natalie learned that her blood basically attacks fetuses.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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After a serial killer attacks a Florida State University sorority house leaving multiple sisters dead, the stakes have never been higher.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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More news to know now FBI raids Atlanta election facility.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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The White House told ProPublica that anyone who assaults federal immigration agents would be prosecuted.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Kid also physically assaults Apollonia at one point.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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As Williams storms Hollywood's A List, Fonzovs says it's been surreal.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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That turns out to be a mistake, since a commando team soon storms his island with orders to kill him on sight.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Critics claim that when students receive scholarships or state aid to attend private schools, this influx of money robs public schools.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Allowing a thick layer of matted leaves to cover the grass all winter robs the lawn of proper air circulation and is an open invitation to fungal diseases.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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