hand setting
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
“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
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
I felt safe enough to linger on the intersection and giving him a hand, setting up chairs.
From Slate
But state media often show Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un with a cigarette in hand, setting a bad example.
From BBC
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