hand setting
Britishnoun
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Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed’s founder and chief executive, has already rejected some of Mr. Ramaswamy’s requests out of hand, setting up a clash between the two men.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2024
“On the other hand, setting boundaries and asking for what we want offers an opportunity to be heard, validated and supported.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
But Ivey, former Prince George’s County state’s attorney, finished the first quarter with more cash on hand, setting him up to compete with Edwards in what marks something of a congressional rematch.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2022
I felt safe enough to linger on the intersection and giving him a hand, setting up chairs.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2021
He stopped cranking and pulled the bucket up the last few feet by hand, setting it on the lip of the well.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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