How to Use set-in in a Sentence

set-in

1 of 2 adjective
  • The enzymes help break down proteins and starches in set-in stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Herro said there was no set-in-stone minutes restriction.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
  • To remove set-in spills and stains from food, pets, or foot traffic, grab a box of baking soda, some water, and a soft brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • To remove set-in spills and stains from food, pets, or foot traffic, grab a box of baking soda, some water, and a soft brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • According to Riley, old, set-in stains are the most challenging to remove.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, reapply the stain treatment and rewash the garment or follow the instructions for removing set-in soy sauce stains.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025

set-in

2 of 2 noun
  • Best of all, there are no set-in-stone rules for this practice.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The enzymes help break down proteins and starches in set-in stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This will give you a set-in-stone payoff timeline, which credit cards just don't offer.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • To remove set-in spills and stains from food, pets, or foot traffic, grab a box of baking soda, some water, and a soft brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Marker, paint, and drink stains can be difficult to remove, especially if they're dried or set-in.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • However, if the staining is heavy or set-in, use 1/4 cup of powder per gallon of water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • For set-in stains, moisten the area with cold water prior to applying the enzymatic cleaner.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
  • Joel Polis and Jill Remez are gruff but endearing as Sarah’s set-in-their-ways parents.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Let the cleaner sit for 15 minutes and blot the excess, or cover it with a damp cloth and leave it for up to 24 hours for heavily soiled or old, set-in spots.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Textra 11 Apex is not trying to replace a heavy-duty carpet extractor, and Fanttik is clear that it is not intended for stubborn, set-in stains or pet hair removal.
    — New Atlas, 24 June 2026
  • How To Remove Grease Stains With Commercial Degreaser A commercial degreaser may be necessary to draw out deep, set-in stains.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • How to Remove Deodorant Stains With Baking Soda Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a mild abrasive that helps lift both fresh and set-in deodorant stains without damaging fabrics, says Sokolowski.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

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