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Recent Examples of set piece
To lose a friend from a distance added a complication—Indra was beginning to see his friend’s life as some sort of set piece.
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Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
That’s the thing that you’re always challenged by and worried about, especially when big set pieces come up.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Goals from midfielders Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton opened the scoring in the first half; both were results of set pieces delivered by the third midfielder in their lineup, Rose Lavelle.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Yes, those months in London were a set piece in my mind, but set pieces are not short stories.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
That’s the thing that you’re always challenged by and worried about, especially when big set pieces come up.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Goals from midfielders Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton opened the scoring in the first half; both were results of set pieces delivered by the third midfielder in their lineup, Rose Lavelle.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Yes, those months in London were a set piece in my mind, but set pieces are not short stories.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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While the change of scenery may have been substantial on the surface, Jacobs had a bit of a head start.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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But what the Diamondbacks do with Eugenio Suárez could dramatically alter the third-base market, and contending teams could view Arenado, 34, as an experienced player who could benefit from a change of scenery.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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How much was led by you on the set versus what was in the script or what the visual effects team needed to accomplish?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Alternate methods exist as well, and depending on the appliance, the manufacturer may have a separate set of tips for the best results.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
Noun
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From wallpaper to gallery walls (or both), no decor is off the table.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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This is an easy focal point for a bedroom while complementing the surrounding decor and furniture like nightstands and dressers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Family members still have questions about charges related to Colton's death The driver who fled the scene was later identified by investigators as Scott Botcher, the village manager for Fox Point.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Hill told the Post-Tribune that witnesses to the shooting told him his nephew spoke to the man, who became agitated with him but left the scene.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The film explores the diverse cultures and backdrops of Jamshedpur and Kolkata - two very different cities in India and how women need to claim their agency even in romantic narratives.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The eight-episode series, premiering July 18, unfolds against the backdrop of a politically turbulent Colombia.—
Time,
Time,
18 July 2025
Noun
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This could be a moneyline, spread, total or even a prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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According to a 2022 article in the Korea Herald, private guns are intended for shooting athletes, manufacturers and sellers of firearms, and for those who need them for construction or as props in film or TV production.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But after the multibillion-dollar losses from the Los Angeles fires, the FAIR Plan had to collect an additional $1 billion from its member companies, a move that will raise property insurance prices.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Sanchez-Gomez, the litigation director for the Giffords Law Center, said property owners have always had the ability to restrict weapons.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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