Example sentences of "[vb mod] set in " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then , anything might set in after that job . " |
| 2 | Just before monotony might set in , the band close , recognising the art of knowing just when to leave a party — and not spoil a fine evening . |
| 3 | Before panic could set in she realised that the fire was burning merrily again and that a billycan of water was starting to steam . |
| 4 | In particular , unsteadiness may set in at much lower Ra than it would in their absence . |
| 5 | Chemical warfare would set in with appalling ferocity , leaving the sward slimy with dead worms . |
| 6 | A second stage would set in . |
| 7 | After the neighbours and the dinner and the Queen 's speech , depression would set in from the rich food and the gins and tonics . |
| 8 | Panic will set in if you measure too soon ! |
| 9 | On the other hand , the process should not be too long or ‘ diminishing returns ’ will set in . |
| 10 | Although , many appear in good spirits at the moment , most know that when they get home the grim reality of unemployment and the bitterness felt at being one of the unfortunates will set in . |
| 11 | ‘ If we can keep them out long enough , maybe the crowd will turn against them a bit and frustration will set in ’ — which is more or less what happened . |
| 12 | Confusion can set in otherwise . |
| 13 | Staleness can set in , so that one partner or both cease to be inventive , settle for the familiar and thus fail to move the partnership along . |
| 14 | Or you may sort of erm people who you do the same thing over and over again , the same sort of job , would you not agree a little bit of complacency can set in and erm things do n't perhaps come over quite as they should ? |
| 15 | The formation of new lobes is only one part of the story , for as soon as a distributary abandons a lobe , which is thus deprived of its sediment supply , marine erosion can set in . |
| 16 | Sometimes boredom can set in when couples enter into the ‘ perfect couple ’ conspiracy . |
| 17 | It is important for Unions to win campaigns , otherwise disillusionment can set in . |