Examples of set about in a Sentence
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There were a lot of conversations on set about how to ensure that Mary felt like an everyday hero and remained grounded.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay does not share his father’s affection for the rag trade, and immediately sets about asset-stripping the company, putting Miranda’s promotion on hold.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities arrested a DeKalb County man under suspicion of setting about 15 brush fires in less than seven hours in the Clarkston area, leaving firefighters rushing in darkness to contain the fast-moving flames in drought conditions.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Now the draft process is finished and Joly can set about trying to add a dimension to the Broncos offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The moon rises and sets about 50 minutes later with each passing night, according to NASA (local moonrise and moonset times depend on location).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s, Ohio’s governor, James Rhodes, outlined his vision of establishing a college within 30 miles of every resident and set about building regional campuses of large public universities across the state.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the couple, who have long-term talent visas, bought the three-story building and set about transforming it.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The now 36-year-old Dane, who made his fortune as an early investor in Joe & the Juice, and his partner Emilie Green Novél set about converting the former village marketplace into a hotel where 18 rooms frame a courtyard.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay does not share his father’s affection for the rag trade, and immediately sets about asset-stripping the company, putting Miranda’s promotion on hold.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities arrested a DeKalb County man under suspicion of setting about 15 brush fires in less than seven hours in the Clarkston area, leaving firefighters rushing in darkness to contain the fast-moving flames in drought conditions.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Now the draft process is finished and Joly can set about trying to add a dimension to the Broncos offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The moon rises and sets about 50 minutes later with each passing night, according to NASA (local moonrise and moonset times depend on location).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s, Ohio’s governor, James Rhodes, outlined his vision of establishing a college within 30 miles of every resident and set about building regional campuses of large public universities across the state.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the couple, who have long-term talent visas, bought the three-story building and set about transforming it.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The now 36-year-old Dane, who made his fortune as an early investor in Joe & the Juice, and his partner Emilie Green Novél set about converting the former village marketplace into a hotel where 18 rooms frame a courtyard.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Set about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20about. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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