as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Recent Examples of set by
In the modern era, a new standard has been set by stars like Logan Paul and Bad Bunny.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
In November, the state Supreme Court cleared the way for a new execution date to be set by a state judge.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The plan, coordinated by U.S. diplomat John McNamara, had progressed to the point where flights were scheduled and logistics were set by May.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
That foundation, was set by the 1990s expansion that has turned Disney into the county’s largest employer (passing UC Irvine) and the linchpin of Anaheim’s economy.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
In November, the state Supreme Court cleared the way for a new execution date to be set by a state judge.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The plan, coordinated by U.S. diplomat John McNamara, had progressed to the point where flights were scheduled and logistics were set by May.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
That foundation, was set by the 1990s expansion that has turned Disney into the county’s largest employer (passing UC Irvine) and the linchpin of Anaheim’s economy.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Whitmer, for her part, wants the chance to dedicate more resources for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Since 1989, Valter Longo has dedicated his research to understanding the factors that contribute to overall health and longevity.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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