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setup

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /


NOUN
accompaniments for alcoholic beverages
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“It’s a difficult setup because you’ve got to smash it out the park to get your stock to work.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The SUV’s hybrid setup is another reason demand has skyrocketed, as gas prices have risen this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Rather than a conventional nonprofit, the fund will be a company-owned limited liability corporation, a setup that Anthropic says allows different kinds of giving.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Borrowing the classic language of stagecraft, an effective illusion relies on three parts: the setup, the extraordinary turn and the final reveal that returns the situation to normal.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Wow,” my dad says when he sees the setup.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

"The biggest challenge has been juggling clients who want their sites taken offline as a precaution, while trying to coordinate updates and fixes across countless different setups," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Both Samsung and Google pack dedicated triple-camera setups or ultra-high megapixel sensors into their foldables, whereas Apple makes modest hardware compromises on its camera array to keep the Duo thin and lightweight.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Greg Viviani has seen some elaborate beach setups in Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

If you’re the type who likes to be ready at the drop of a hat, try any one of these all-inclusive picnic setups, which include plates, silverware, cups and even a wine opener.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

“If we move fast,” said Abby, “we might be able to finish all our setups in one day.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein


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