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set upon

phrase

Definition of set upon

as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against The armies set upon each other in one of the fiercest battles of the war.

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Recent Examples of set upon Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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set at

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Flowers debuted the Springsteen-esque song last week during his set at Newport Folk Fest.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
First set at 25% in the 1980s, the national ownership cap was intended to prevent a small number of companies from controlling too many local television stations.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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