Example sentences of "['s] [noun] set " in BNC.

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1 In the meantime , yesterday 's contract sets up EDS as KF 's partner in managing the Stockholm-based company 's computer systems , making it more of a ‘ cosourcing ’ than an ‘ outsourcing ’ contract , Carroll said .
2 But the EC Commission doubted America could provide a global standard , even though Europe 's attempts to set its own standard are mired .
3 Caryl Churchill 's play sets individual achievement against all women 's struggle against oppression .
4 Garrett 's decision to set up in the business of metal detector manufacture was a brave one for there were in his immediate locale several rival ‘ cottage industries ’ vying to capture a share of the young and burgeoning market .
5 BSB Dorland 's grip on the £28m ( Media Register ) Rover account is threatened following Rover 's decision to set up an in-house marketing consultancy .
6 Churchill 's decision to set up S Branch and his support for the economists within the Cabinet Office stemmed from an enduring distrust of official advice on economic policy which can be dated back to his unhappy time at the Treasury in 1924–29 , particularly his much criticised decision , taken on official advice , to return to the gold standard in 1925 .
7 Washington 's fear of devaluation is reflected in Johnson 's decision to set up a Special Study Group in the middle of 1965 to examine the implications of the weakness of sterling for the dollar and the Bretton Woods international monetary system .
8 And the government has lost a high court battle over the poll tax with one of the London charge capped councils ; the Court has upheld Lambeth Council 's decision to set the community charge at £521 rather than the £493 figure sought by the government .
9 Nevertheless , one editor fears today 's decision sets a dangerous precedent which could make successful prosecutions much more difficult in future .
10 Budding architects can test their worth with this classic 1930 's building set from Oggetti , £125
11 If reading Alison 's story sets off alarm bells in your head about whether you too have an exercise obsession , or perhaps have a friend or sister who does , then turn to ‘ Obsessions : Where to get help ’ .
12 The first , shown at the beginning of October , included an interview with Corporate Affairs Minister Neil Hamilton , discussed the Institute of Taxation 's fears about the ICAEW Tax Faculty 's proposals to set its own examinations , and looked at three training issues : cashflow statements , the new Inland Revenue rules on company cars , and the Government proposals on compulsory competitive training .
13 City still looked as though they could have held on , but with four minutes to go , the roles were reversed as Cranfield 's McGovern set up Allen to level the scores .
14 What Kinnock must say : Giles Radice on the Labour leader 's opportunity to set the political agenda
15 In these circumstances it is not possible to summarize a person 's opportunity set by the measure of expected lifetime income .
16 Indeed the Federation of Working Men 's Clubs set up by Oxford House directly assisted the young Oxford missionary in developing the " knack of mingling on terms of personal equality with men , while yet by some je ne sais quoi in himself " , preserving " their freely accorded social homage " .
17 Given the stark position on the streets of Northern Ireland , is it not the right hon. Gentleman 's responsibility to set a date for the reconvening of talks , so that they can begin where they ended ?
18 It is the Hard Copy Manager 's responsibility to set the printer to match the volume attributes ; no printer setting codes are issued as the range of printers is diverse .
19 The relative stability in the north that followed Barbarossa 's defeat set the stage for the next step in the rise of the city states .
20 Mr Sherwood reacted by saying that the new terms from Temple had once again delayed SeaCo 's intention to set a date for the shareholder meeting .
21 Jonadab 's lips set in a straight line and his brows drew together in a frown .
22 Blanche 's lips set into a pout of annoyance .
23 When gloom descends , the candle 's flame sets into relief Neneh 's African features — her strong , expressive mouth and dark , oval eyes .
24 Michael at Cat 's Whiskers set hair on rollers then loosened the curls into ringlets
25 Although a Private Members Bill , it had been included in the Government 's programme set out in the Queen 's Speech .
26 DIY inquiry : A public inquiry into a top DIY chain store 's bid to set up in Stockton opens today in the town hall .
27 Sarah 's mouth set in a grim line .
28 Joseph 's mouth set in a thin line .
29 Folly 's mouth set in a grim line .
30 Nadine 's mouth set in a firm , determined line .
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