Example sentences of "the [noun] set off [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As the Renault set off down the drive , Vitor placed an arm around Ashley 's shoulders . |
| 2 | They switched on the car 's headlights as a beacon ; but , all of a sudden , as the Prince and his companions were half-way across the water , the lights swung round and moved away as the vehicle set off down the glen . |
| 3 | This may mean that he had remained in the region when the court set off for the midlands at the end of June . |
| 4 | This may mean that he had remained in the region when the court set off for the midlands at the end of June . |
| 5 | The bearer set off along the wide , dusty street . |
| 6 | At a slightly uneven stagger the coffin set off down the aisle . |
| 7 | The colonel set off for the airport with the general in custody . |
| 8 | Undaunted the helicopter crew managed to recover the remaining survivors in very difficult conditions , and will all four survivors aboard the helicopter the remaining tow line was cut and the lifeboat set off to the north east to return to her station . |
| 9 | The Doctor set off down the slope . |