Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] set the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 A sharp gust of wind set the whole tree in motion and he dung on desperately like a sailor in the rigging , remembering Dalziel 's jocular injunction to ‘ watch himself ’ .
2 Some countries are keener on being cleaner than others and it has been left up to the badly affected states of Europe to set the best example .
3 Dunlop averaged 93.35mph with Cremonini setting the fastest lap at 94.77 .
4 Dunlop averaged 93.35mph with Cremonini setting the fastest lap at 94.77 .
5 This chapter briefly reviews these trends , both generally and specifically in mathematics , with particular reference to low attainers , in order to set the NFER project in the context of current developments .
6 Professor Williams believes that the decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria in Morgan sets the correct standard of knowledge .
7 Politicians ca n't force people to adopt Green lifestyles , and people remain dependent on politicians to set the legislative pace .
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