Example sentences of "[n mass] set [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Moreover , the advent of low-cost , high-density-storage devices like CD-ROMs may well make substantial data sets available even to those with modest computing power : a CD-ROM , for instance , can hold about 600 megabytes ( i.e. 10&sup6 ; bytes ) , can be reproduced currently for about £1 and read on a device costing about £400 . |
| 2 | There is a clear need for a population-orientated strategy to complement and reinforce policies aimed at local and national economic restructuring , but , as is argued further in the next chapter , if such an approach is to stand a good chance of success much more attention must be given to the improvement of data sets suitable for monitoring population change at regional and urban scales and to the study of the causes and consequences of internal migration . |
| 3 | The project will also acquire an archive of data sets suitable for teaching and demonstration . |
| 4 | 2 ripe avocados , peeled and sliced lemon juice 2 × 200g/7oz Mozzarella cheese , sliced 4 large flavoursome tomatoes , sliced 1 × 15ml/tbsp freshly chopped mixed herbs 12 smoked quails ' eggs 4 × 15ml/tbsp set natural yogurt salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 × 15ml/tbsp virgin olive oil crusty bread for serving |
| 5 | Indeed , at McDonald 's , every manager is also a teacher — someone who can influence , persuade , guide and support staff to set consistent standards of business performance . |
| 6 | Many people set much store by total privacy when they are ill . |
| 7 | In many tuna sets most encircled dolphins are successfully released , but sometimes adverse weather conditions or equipment malfunctions can hamper the efforts of even the best-intentioned and most experienced crews . |