Example sentences of "[is] [verb] set " in BNC.

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1 Among the nominees attending the lunch , as recognition of their achievements , was Montgomeryshire nurse Sue Blower , who had returned specially from her work as a nurse tutor in Bucharest , Romania , where she is helping to set up that country 's first school of nursing for 40 years .
2 The input is adjusted to set the output some standard level ( such as the rated output power ) .
3 ‘ In particular , ’ the FT wrote , ‘ Smith 's management was said to be uncommunicative regarding the DIY business , although an analysts ’ visit next week is intended to set out future strategy . ’
4 If it is intended to set up an exhibition in the foyer at ( note address omitted ) , it is necessary to book the foyer area , and to ensure sufficient display boards will be available :
5 GIRA SIC stated that it was a reflection of the UK market that McDonald 's delayed setting up its own franchise scheme in the UK .
6 AUTUMN STATEMENT is this Thursday 's announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer which is expected to set out his new economic policy .
7 The couple is expected to set up a separate residence for themselves on or shortly after marriage ( that is , and has long been , a general European pattern ) , and the chief obligations of the spouses are to each other and to their children , and only after that to their own families of origin .
8 The legislation for the new agency was expected to have been introduced into Parliament at the earliest possible opportunity by Secretary of State for the Environment , Michael Heseltine , who is expected to set a firm date for publication of the consultation paper on the new environment agency sometime in October .
9 Now the Government is expected to set out its latest thinking on the issue in a Green Paper due to be published around Easter .
10 New software modules include VXVMI , a virtual memory tool , which is designed to set up virtual memory capabilities on target systems for run-time and debugging purposes .
11 Er , but I mean , everything you do is , is designed to set yourself up in the best possible position for when the staff come in and , and throughout the shift leaving it as best you can for the branch manager the next day .
12 When an attempt is made to set him up as a Saint , it is scarcely possible for any man of good sense who knows the history of his times to preserve his gravity .
13 The choice will depend on the sale strategy ; however , if it is decided to set out the detailed procedures in the covering letter it is normal to include brief details in the information memorandum such as dates , KPMG contact staff , and a statement that direct contact should not be made with the management or staff of the business .
14 As Chuck explains , ‘ Any system that 's rated sets a tone , a feeling , and that 's what we 're after . ’
15 ‘ Emma gets bookings for children 's parties and is such a hit that she 's decided to set up her own fan club , ’ says proud owner Janis McLeod .
16 Kreepy Krauly USA Inc is alleged to set retail prices for its swimming-pool cleaning devices .
17 The consultation document contained no firm proposals on the franchising system although , given that 137 out of 167 pages referred to the present BR profit centres , it is reasonable to infer that the Government 's preferred set up would be based on profit centre related franchises .
18 She 's helped set up the protest group , Mothers Against Murder and Agression .
19 Modestly , PC Danby gives much of the credit to the Neighbourhood Watch schemes he 's helped set up .
20 So far then , it is clear that the Secretary of State is going to Set his way .
21 His hearing is being handled by top defence lawyer Alan Dershowitz and King , Tyson 's manager and boxing 's most flamboyant promoter , declared : ‘ As soon as he gets out Mike is going to set about proving he is the best heavyweight the world has ever seen .
22 The remainder is used to set up new bureaux or develop existing ones , with grant tapering down by year 3 or 4 .
23 He 's going to set up somewhere else — a long way from here , Ian says .
24 Redmond , Washington-based Microsoft Corp does not want to see any part of the digital automation process that is not touched by Windows , and the company has developed a specification for computer integrated telephony for the MS-DOS personal computer , with which , needless to say , it is aiming to set the industry-standard .
25 The 2,400-tonne HM Submarine Unicorn is scheduled to set sail for Plymouth on Wednesday , July 21 four weeks after her official commissioning .
26 The case is the first of its kind in legal history and is bound to set a precedent .
27 John Tompkins is wishing to set up an open canoe group for advanced paddlers .
28 The approach we 've taken which is set set out in our our submission in section seven , we 've we believe that maybe some nine hundred additional sites could be found , this is in addition to the existing allocations , er some nine hundred additional sites could be found within Greater York , by making changes to the boundary of the greenbelt , we you do it the greenbelt is too extensive in some parts , it can be rolled back without affecting the the purpose , erm Mr Donson 's already already identified those areas , if that 's the case , on our figures a settlement of fourteen hundred plus nine hundred on other sites is is is quite achievable .
29 Research is continuing to set up schemes in Braintree , Halstead , Witham and Coggeshall .
30 ‘ Senility is known to set in a good deal earlier in many cases . ’
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