Example sentences of "set he back " in BNC.
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| 1 | It sets out , by example as well as by direct command , the differences between right and wrong , so that the man who measures his conduct by Bible standards gains from it both " reproof " when he is in the wrong and " correction " to set him back on a right course . |
| 2 | Looking back at his forlorn figure as the car had accelerated away , she 'd wondered if there might be some way to set him back on his rails . |
| 3 | This is why parents who keep rushing in , trying to alleviate their teenager 's suffering , can actually set him back in his attempts to recover . |
| 4 | ‘ He could start back after Christmas but that would be too late for Cheltenham and there is always the risk that he could do more damage which would set him back for next season . ’ |
| 5 | On the other hand , the risk is high , because failure will set him back . |
| 6 | I think it would erm that would set him back Paul that really would . |
| 7 | Your unwarranted intrusion may have set him back months . ’ |