Example sentences of "set [art] scene for the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In seeking to set the scene for the changing face of county hall , and in summarising the changing relationships between all involved in education , it is important to consider the meaning of ‘ delegation of authority ’ and the values it contains . |
| 2 | Presumably they were only here to set the scene for the current convention , as nothing represented a period later than the fifteenth century . |
| 3 | They control initially and you know being feeling that you 're part of it you 're in charge of it can set the scene for the whole conversation . |
| 4 | A resumé by Secretary General Ian Martin of the momentous world events that have occurred during the past five years set the work of AI in context and also set the scene for the working parties , which between them would report back to the plenary with recommendations that would change the AI mandate dramatically . |
| 5 | This quote from a chapter in the publication Innovations in Leisure and Recreation for People with a Mental Handicap ( Denziloe , 1990 , p. 317 ) sets the scene for the Startrac Project , established in April 1990 , which was initially planned and controlled by the three voluntary service organisations mentioned . |
| 6 | ‘ The UK is the No 1 volume market for New Zealand by a large margin and sets the scene for the other markets . ’ |
| 7 | It must be said that Cardus 's review expressed the reservation that there was , perhaps , some sameness of carriage and accent in each of the three performances , whether it was the First Symphony , the Seventh , or the Apollonian Fourth ( a reading Karajan later modified ) ; but his review characteristically paints a picture , sets the scene for the absent reader : |
| 8 | The indicative offer follows this stage and sets the scene for the formal eye ball to eye ball negotiations . |
| 9 | First of all , set the scene for the big day : our fabulous , easy-to-make edible decorations will add the finishing festive touches to your dining room . |