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set down



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chronicle
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After his Paris triumph, the final part of the trilogy came in New York in 2016, when Wawrinka again beat Djokovic from a set down to win the US Open.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Anteaters started the third set down 2-0 to the Rainbow Warriors, but they tied it 3-3.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In short, Kagan would have resolved this case as a good textualist, operating within the methodological terms set down by the majority’s opinion, minus the major-questions thumb on the scale.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

While their cases are pending in court, many find jobs and set down roots in communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I set down my plate, hop up, and wiggle my feet into the irresistible shoes.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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