How to Use setter in a Sentence
setter
noun-
Smith was a wick setter on the line and didn’t care for the new boss.
— Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021 -
But the real standard setters, of course, are the U.S. and the EU.
— Bypeter Vanham, Fortune, 29 June 2023 -
The Spartans jumped out to a 4-0 start on the steady play of the senior setter.
— Star Tribune, 26 Oct. 2020 -
The area’s best setter may be Scripps Ranch’s Jett Reyes.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024 -
On the hunt for a great travel gift for your most beloved jet-setter?
— Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2022 -
Djokovic has only lost one five-setter in the past three years.
— Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2021 -
Medjid, the pace setter for the BC offense, had a game-high four goals in that matchup.
— Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 -
Adele has also been a record-setter on the Billboard 200.
— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2022 -
But after a few hours of searching, the setter comes up short.
— Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 4 June 2020 -
The Saints record-setter came from 6 yards away midway through the third quarter.
— Jeff Nowak, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020 -
The sophomore setter has some big shoes to fill this season for St. Charles North.
— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023 -
Dallas voters elected him a year ago to be the face, the voice and the vision setter of this city.
— Dallas News, 7 June 2020 -
In part that is because in some ways the film is one big long table setter.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2021 -
In part, that is because in some ways the film is one big long table setter.
— Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press, 22 Oct. 2021 -
Sydney Hilley, the Big Ten setter of the year, had 30 assists and 14 digs.
— Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2021 -
By the end of our outing, though, Chelsea and a younger setter named Parker have flushed out eight grouse.
— Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 4 June 2020 -
And will step into a more prominent role as the team’s go-to setter.
— Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023 -
The setter/opposite had a match-high five aces with 12 kills.
— Tim Meehan and Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 -
But the core of the ’73 team had graduated and coach Jack Henn was looking for help at setter and in the back row.
— John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2023 -
The junior setter was the most dynamic player in the metro area.
— Joseph Halm, NOLA.com, 24 Jan. 2021 -
Sirianni said the Colts count on Smith to be a tone-setter for their offense.
— Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 13 Dec. 2020 -
Ackie was a 5-foot-7 setter in high school and college.
— Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2021 -
Messina echoed what his first team All-Ohio setter said.
— Joe Magill, cleveland, 12 Nov. 2021 -
His second year, and first full season, was a record-setter.
— Brian Hedger, USA TODAY, 9 May 2021 -
Purdy spent much of his time on the football field while Brandt was a setter for the volleyball team.
— Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023 -
That's the screen-setter who slashes to the rim as the Pacers are late or fail to rotate to help the big who is helping ice the action.
— J. Michael, The Indianapolis Star, 5 June 2020 -
Purdy spent much of his time on the football field, while Brandt was a setter for the volleyball team.
— Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023 -
The pup, an English setter from Phoenix, Arizona, broke the record three months ago with his 3.74-inch licker.
— Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023 -
Neither has been connecting with Berry, a four-year starter at setter.
— Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024 -
The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.
— Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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