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Recent Examples of set piece
Montreal evened it up at 1 in the 24th minute thanks to a goal off a set piece.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This film gives us the classic Hitchcock theme of ordinary people plunged into a sudden nightmare, as well as a fun early turn from Peter Lorre as a criminal mastermind and a thrilling set piece set at the Royal Albert Hall.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
For all the pomp, the meeting is largely a set piece.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This film gives us the classic Hitchcock theme of ordinary people plunged into a sudden nightmare, as well as a fun early turn from Peter Lorre as a criminal mastermind and a thrilling set piece set at the Royal Albert Hall.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
For all the pomp, the meeting is largely a set piece.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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The result is an experience aimed at intellectually curious travelers who want interpretation as much as scenery.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Consider planning something restorative for the second half of the month, like a wellness retreat, a quiet escape, or simply a change of scenery that asks nothing of you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Highlanders top three players — freshman Sohith Tella, junior Jackson Bates, and Chang all split sets before losing tiebreakers.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Designed by architect Mary Jane Colter, this estancia has been revitalized, with a substantial art gallery and rooms featuring Southwestern decor.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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The French native, who made Miami his home ten years ago, initially drew inspiration for Mayami’s décor from trendy Mexican beach resort town Tulum.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins, according to their coach, have been doing this all season, both behind the scenes and in full view.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene and took two people of interest into custody, authorities said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The political backdrop can’t be dismissed, said Amy Keith, the executive director of Common Cause Florida, an advocacy group that pushes for voting rights.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of the leaders of the modern conservative legal movement had served in Republican administrations and had lived their entire lives against a backdrop of seemingly unbreakable Democratic control of Congress.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s some wonderful sound and onstage prop surprises that bring a magic to the storytelling.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Originally a prop left behind after filming the third movie of the franchise in 1982, Rocky III, it has long been embraced by fans.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old man was charged Wednesday with malicious destruction of property and possessing substances to operate a meth lab.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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After a tough 2025 that saw revenue drop and its Woodspin joint venture with Suzano fall apart, the Finnish fiber maker has spent the past year regrouping.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Leeds not playing in the league last weekend, and three of the other at-risk teams winning, Opta’s supercomputer has stayed strong on the current projections for those who are most likely to face the drop.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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