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Examples of set by in a Sentence
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
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The goal, his 15th of the season, tied a team record set by Jeff Friesen during the 1994-95 season for most goals in a season by a Sharks 18-year-old.
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On the other hand, Park City has already begun a weekend of shows up and down Main Street, with a 3 p.m. MT set by DJ Zaydee at the Annex.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1601, in the meaning defined above
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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