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set down

verb

Definition of set down

as in to sit

to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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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 The 24-year-old Italian hung in with his serve and his scrambling as Zverev unleashed wave after wave of unreturned serves and laser forehands, before clicking into gear to come from a set down and lift the trophy again, 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The sleeping quarters are set down into the towers, and because Wertheim's was at sea level, the North Sea splashed against his bedroom walls, inches from the bed. — Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Some of the deals have pages of guardrails and approval rights, setting down boundaries for any future use of these replicas. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Kicking a ball, setting down your bike's kickstand, or making a splash in the water, use your feet to kick-start some fun! — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set down

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The 130 units sit adjacent to the MARTA Lindbergh Station and will be accompanied with 10,000 square feet of affordable commercial space.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In the living room, Arne Jacobsen’s sculptural Egg chair sits alongside a deep-green sofa by George Smith—a holdover from Hulka’s first concept for the room, and now in conversation with the willows outside.

— Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

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Across Asia, thousands of first-time investors have recently piled in to stock markets, hoping to cash in on the massive tech boom that boosted indexes in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan to record highs earlier this year.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of record

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AstraZeneca is considering a merger with Bristol Myers Squibb that would value the combined company at roughly $400 billion, the Financial Times reported Sunday.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
So when gas prices spiked after the war in Iran began, Johnson not only changed her commute but considered a second job or seeking out a roommate for her and her partner.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of consider

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Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of put

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The school’s new policy, which students say has been in practice but not written down previously, may have been prompted by an incident last year.

— Devna Bose, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
One week ago, my father and I finished writing down the journey of his career together as the last chapter of my upcoming book, Invisible Senators (BPP/Simon & Schuster).

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of write down

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