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(intr, preposition) to attackthree thugs set upon him

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Words nearby set upon

Setúbal, setula, setulose, setup, set up housekeeping, set upon, set up shop, set width, Seurat, Seuss, Seuss, Dr.

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How to use set upon in a sentence

Nobody could object to the way in which the cases were carried from the elevator and set upon stanchions at the repository.
A Final Burial at Ground Zero|Michael Daly|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As white U.S. troops withdrew, the Confederates set upon the wounded American black men in uniform.
The Truth About Florida’s Civil War History|T.D. Allman|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On either side of Bratton and the other officials were two blown-up photos set upon easels.
The 9/11 Scam: New York’s Disability Disgrace|Michael Daly|January 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was like the chapter in the book in which the golden boy is set upon by gloom and wonders about the purpose of life.
The Hit Heard Around the World|Rich Cohen|November 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He told reporters how his assailants had recognized him, set upon him with knives and tried to dismember his wrists.
Egypt’s Military Holiday Marred By Deaths|Alastair Beach|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead she assumed a suppliant air, her beautiful eyes meltingly set upon his face.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
How strict a Guard then ought the true Satyrist to set upon his private Passions!
A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope|Colley Cibber
The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
As a fighting unit they are on their last legs and when they will be set upon their feet again Lord K. knows.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
The marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

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