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as in to record
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Recent Examples of set down
Playing in balmy conditions on a packed Court Seven at Roland Garros, Navarro roared back in the first set down 3-5 to force a tiebreaker.
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Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Javier Bardem, currently starring in his first television series in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is setting down the river for more TV work.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Once, my cruise ship roommate set down her purse on a chair next to her at a sidewalk cafe and didn’t even notice when a quick thief snagged it.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.
—Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Javier Bardem, currently starring in his first television series in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is setting down the river for more TV work.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Once, my cruise ship roommate set down her purse on a chair next to her at a sidewalk cafe and didn’t even notice when a quick thief snagged it.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.
—Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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On the first afternoon, new homeless friends and we, the pilgrims, sat together on the grass.Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Learning to sit with and really feel those urges will pay off in the long run too.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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The year 2024 will certainly be remembered with back-to-back records, a dry monsoon and one of the hottest fall seasons ever recorded.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s use of this technique in the pandemic brought mortgages rates to record lows in 2021.Carlos Waters, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Stevens has performed hundreds of weekly concerts in his very own entertainment space, a 35,000 square foot venue inspired by the feel of an old Las Vegas casino showroom, seating 700 people.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Features a large swimming pool, spa deck with wellness area, beauty salon and gym, Sushi bar, BBQ bars and DJ booth, as well as an indoor cinema seating 19 guests.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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He’s never failed to make a field goal in a regular-season game, prior to Thursday night, when logging at least 12 minutes.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, hours may vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The original Caligari, in which a mysterious doctor and his fortune-telling somnambulist commit a series of murders and drive two young people to madness, is often regarded as a critique of Germans’ blind obedience to tyrannical authority during the First World War.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The sightings have put intense pressure on federal agencies to provide more information about the sightings.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The idea morphed into a bowl design that puts more of the 67.500 fans in the lower bowl than any other stadium in the league, also with the smallest upper deck in the NFL, says Evans, the designer of both SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In August, Warner wrote down the value of its cable networks by $9.1 billion, a nod to the migration of ad dollars to streaming venues and the diminishing future prospects for audiences without the NBA, which will move to NBA and Amazon in its next season.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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By 2021, Amirah was writing down all her goals, detailing her dreams, and practicing a manifestation ritual.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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