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Meanings of set on in English
Usage of set on in English
1
Mr Shaw said the Opposition leader is set on undermining public institutions.
2
He set on foot many enterprises, some reaching far East, others West.
3
Fires in the Amazon are often set on purpose to clear land.
4
She carried a metal flight case which she set on the table.
5
The price is due to be set on June 10, Elior said.
6
A car had been set on fire not far from the scene.
7
The final price of the shares will be set on Oct. 1.
8
Used plates had been set on the small table to one side.
9
The box was already set on one of the twenty-four-hour news stations.
10
The nearby headquarters of the security services was also set on fire.
11
The home side had the look of a team set on anarchy.
12
Elon Musk had his sights set on Mars for quite some time.
13
The 1946 film is set on a plantation during America's Reconstruction Era.
14
Cook had her heart set on rabbit pie for dinner, Charles said.
15
The neighbouring villages were surrounded and set on fire in the night.
16
I just- Ihopeyou didn't have your heart set on pot roast.
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Set on through the time
Set on across language varieties
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
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