Set into

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verb

To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend.

The city was quiet as night set into the streets.
Visual representation of "set into" - To begin or start something, especially a period of time or a trend

Often appears as...

  • night set into
  • winter set into
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Visual representation of "set into"
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Temporal Context

Used when discussing the start of a time period or season.

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As fall set into the region, the leaves began changing color.
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Figurative Sense

Might indicate the beginning of an abstract concept or mood.

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A sense of unease set into the crowd as the speaker remained silent.
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