set about
Britishverb
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to start or begin
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to attack physically or verbally
Example Sentences
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He then set about connecting the two dwellings “by way of a graceful glass corridor.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
But, he said, "we got up and, with these 10 people, we set about making the sparkling wine".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
An S&P 500 put expiring in a month set about 3% below the current market price fell on Friday to its cheapest level since December 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Shant said Thompson had made a "concerted attempt to conceal" what he had done, and "set about creating a false scene to fool the police".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
So they did, all except Miss Spider, who set about weaving a long rope-ladder that would reach from the floor up to a hole in the ceiling.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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