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to set the scene
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to describe or create the environment, context, or background for a story, event, or situation, typically to help the audience or readers better understand the context
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The prologue of the novel set the scene for the epic adventure that followed.
Let's set the scene with an introduction to the historical context.
The first frame set the scene with a bustling city street.
The film's narrator provided a detailed backstory to set the scene.
He set the scene for the meeting by providing background information.
