Example sentences of "[prep] set [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The year saw continued progress in setting tighter standards on emissions and in-use testing around the world . |
| 2 | So when the USA moved the goalposts by setting still-lower targets for particulates and NOx , new avenues had to be explored . |
| 3 | They can be more selfless , more public spirited , more erm idealistic than they would be on their own , because the super ego can presumably erm influence the ego in both directions , it can make the ego erm transcend itself as it were to higher ideals and like someone sometimes sees this in , in group behaviour , but equally of course it can erm debase the ego by setting lower standards than the ego would normally accepted itself . |
| 4 | Some local authorities have responded to concern by setting lower thresholds : consequently , the same quality of air is currently described as " poor " in Sheffield , " moderate " in Bristol , and " good " by the DoE . |
| 5 | Our priority has been the improvement of BP 's performance by setting clearer business targets , aligning more closely the reward and recognition of individuals ’ and teams ’ contributions with performance , and encouraging greater teamwork . |