set up in (something)
phrasal verb
set up in (something); setting up in (something); sets up in (something)
: to start one's own business
He set up in business after finishing college.
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According to the brand, the exterior walls are earthquake and wind-resistant, and the entire home can be set up in 10 minutes.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
That isn’t how her origin as originally set up in the MCU, though of course that’s before Disney had the X-Men rights.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Lokman Vural Elibol | Anadolu | Getty Images New Port Richey, Florida
Members of Pasco County utilities set up in classrooms in a hurricane shelter at River Ridge Middle/High School in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
The Star Chapter will kick off a new era in TXT’s ongoing story, building upon the narrative set up in previous installments of their musical journey like The Dream Chapter, The Chaos Chapter, and The Name Chapter.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
That isn’t how her origin as originally set up in the MCU, though of course that’s before Disney had the X-Men rights.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Lokman Vural Elibol | Anadolu | Getty Images New Port Richey, Florida
Members of Pasco County utilities set up in classrooms in a hurricane shelter at River Ridge Middle/High School in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
The Star Chapter will kick off a new era in TXT’s ongoing story, building upon the narrative set up in previous installments of their musical journey like The Dream Chapter, The Chaos Chapter, and The Name Chapter.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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