sets to

A form of set to — To begin something with determination; to commence a long and difficult task or project.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of set to
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sets to,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sets%20to.

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