How to Use set out in a Sentence
set out
verb-
The game was smut or pitty pat, with a dish of flour set out.
— Eric Boodman, STAT, 21 May 2024 -
In setting out the objects, the artist spoke about each one.
— News Desk, Artforum, 28 June 2024 -
That’s what the researchers who did the latest study set out to test.
— Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2023 -
And that's what Alan Phillips' defense team set out to do.
— CBS News, 19 Nov. 2022 -
And this crazy windstorm came in and took the entire set out.
— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 July 2024 -
But the storm finally passed, and the men set out once again, trailing the squalls to the east.
— Mike Baker, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023 -
With so many options, there's a set out there that's right for you.
— Alec Scherma, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022 -
Take some time, set out an hour, or go through it over the weekend.
— Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023 -
Clear off your largest table and set out the masa, fillings, and corn husks.
— Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022 -
The drug has been in short supply since the end of 2022 and Diamond set out to learn why.
— Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Mar. 2024 -
Rifi and two cousins set out in the darkness on rumors that aid trucks were on the way.
— Jonathan Baran, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 -
Then, the young hummingbirds set out on the journey alone.
— Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 -
Filled with rage, Liv sets out on a frenzied path of revenge.
— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023 -
So the team set out to give the rear passenger windows full-drop glass.
— Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024 -
The company then set out to find a writer who would adapt it.
— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024 -
For in-person teams, find a whiteboard and set out sticky notes and markers.
— Mark Cruth, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2023 -
For the special report in this month’s issue, Young set out to learn why.
— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 -
It’s advised to review a map of the area before setting out.
— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023 -
This year, the Americana artist will set out on his biggest tour to date.
— Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 -
James had initially set out to dissolve the NRA as part of her suit.
— Melissa Chan, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 -
How the land can be sold is set out by the Arizona Constitution and state law.
— Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Toys and sweet foods should be set out by Oct. 31 as it is said that child spirits arrive first.
— Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2022 -
He was born and raised in Uzbekistan and set out for America at just 19 years old.
— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024 -
Younès sets out to unravel the mystery of what has happened to his friend.
— Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2024 -
The chick is then able to look after itself and set out for open water to forage.
— Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Oct. 2022 -
Take a cue from the hotel world and set out some Le Labo or Aesop hand soaps and lotions for your guests.
— Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023 -
The group set out to fundraise for their own set of then-state-of-the-art trunking radios, forming a 501c3 to help formalize the process.
— Brittanie Shey, Chron, 7 Jan. 2023 -
When Otis is killed by a coin falling from the sky, OJ and Em set out to investigate.
— Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2022 -
After stumbling upon the manuscript, Stephen sets out to ruin Catherine in turn.
— Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024 -
The agency has set out to combat misinformation about elections on its website.
— Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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