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Recent Examples of set piece
First, on the second phase of a set piece, Asensio was positioned towards the near post when Matty Cash tried to find Marcus Rashford towards the far one.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
As in the first two seasons, the credits begin with relatively idyllic details before ramping up to more elaborate set pieces.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Sure, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Wendy gets to save the day with some hooey about prophetic photographs, but her journey is mostly there to pad out the set pieces, which involve a roller coaster, a weight machine, and, most brilliantly, a pair of tanning beds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The women try sketchy cash-advance loans and then giving blood, which turns into a messy set piece, executed with as much in-your-face fluid as gross-out classics like There’s Something About Mary or Monty Python’s Mr. Creosote sketch.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
As in the first two seasons, the credits begin with relatively idyllic details before ramping up to more elaborate set pieces.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Sure, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Wendy gets to save the day with some hooey about prophetic photographs, but her journey is mostly there to pad out the set pieces, which involve a roller coaster, a weight machine, and, most brilliantly, a pair of tanning beds.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The women try sketchy cash-advance loans and then giving blood, which turns into a messy set piece, executed with as much in-your-face fluid as gross-out classics like There’s Something About Mary or Monty Python’s Mr. Creosote sketch.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set piece
Noun
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If Slay wanted a real change of scenery, look no further than the Rams.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What inspired the change of scenery from living in New York to rural Illinois?—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Navigating The Complexities Of B2B Commerce Search B2B commerce presents a distinct set of challenges for search functionalities, far more intricate than those in typical B2C e-commerce environments.—
Roland Gossage,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s seasonal drop includes pastel and patterned dinnerware, bakeware, countertop appliances, knife sets, and more kitchen essentials.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Striving for a Tuscan vibe, the decor featured clean lines with rustic touches and natural light.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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And Aeromexico is giving denizens of the Valley of the Sun a new option to Mexico City’s diverse cultural scene, delicious food, and historic sights.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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There are at least eight candidates already in the race and lawmakers who do not want him back in office have been working behind the scenes to draft additional candidates to fend off Cuomo’s candidacy.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Against the backdrop of this (meta)physical landscape of collective disaster, a new generation of Ukrainians aspires to imagine the future.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Spilt Milk, set against the backdrop of 1980s working class Dublin, follows 11-year-old Bobby (Cillian Sullivan), who dreams of being a detective just like his TV idol Kojak.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the numbers on his props are so inflated that value is hard to come by in those markets.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Hulu documentary takes viewers inside the fateful day of Oct. 21, 2021 and the spectacle that followed Alec Baldwin, who fired the prop gun, and the case.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mehul Patel, a BAPS volunteer, said all the graffiti on the property and sidewalk was removed as of Sunday.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Set piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20piece. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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