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Meanings of set a precedent in English

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Usage of set a precedent in English
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The Craigslist measures could set a precedent for similar sites, Blumenthal said.
Reuters
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I have to set a precedent, I have to set an example.
Ebony
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Matar added: If officers are held accountable it will set a precedent.
The Guardian
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The leaders should make clear that this will not set a precedent.
Reuters
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The Yosemite outcome will set a precedent for the Grand Canyon decision.
Climbing Magazine
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But Telus said that should not set a precedent for its Mobilicity bid.
Reuters
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But it said it did not set a precedent for interviewing other inmates.
Radio NZ
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Zuma has already set a precedent, and the narrative is in his favour.
The South African
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When it comes to out-of-court settlements, the SAHRC have seemingly set a precedent.
The South African
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This has set a precedent for Java programmers, which most follow.
The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000
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It does, however, set a precedent that could have implications further down the line.
The Irish Times
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We are hoping to push Apple to set a precedent for other technology companies.
The Guardian
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It set a precedent for Dylan's future relationship with TV.
The Irish Times
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But in a statement Friday, McConnell rejected the notion he had set a precedent.
The South African
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He worried it could set a precedent for private use of the conservation estate.
Radio NZ
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They come and set a precedent for how it's going.
Wired
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