set by

Idioms  

1. Put aside for future use, as in She had shelves and shelves of cans set by for some imagined food emergency. [Late 1500s] Also see set aside, def. 1; set store by.

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Example Sentences

But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

With Chinese interests reportedly claiming 44% of patents relating to the SSBs, the pace of global commercialization may be set by China and its trading partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

This year’s edition includes an opening night party with a DJ set by street artist Shepard Fairey, panel discussions, guided meditation and even a sound bath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He said that the price of gas was set by international markets regardless of whether it came from the North Sea or the Middle East.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Then, cold, wet, and gasping for breath, they returned to the fire in the Gryffindor common room, where Harry broke in his new chess set by losing spectacularly to Ron.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling