Example sentences of "[adv] and set off [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | She grunted fiercely and set off up the slope . |
| 2 | We got some torches together and set off for the graveyard . |
| 3 | She pulled herself together and set off across the square . |
| 4 | Lucker and I get a few beach items together and set off across the dunes towards the shimmering shore . |
| 5 | Though her lungs were aflame with her efforts , she rolled over and set off into the darkness of the tunnel that led outside before anyone could think to send a boat for her — though at least there were hiding places here in case they did . |
| 6 | Eventually the little bus was summoned again , and we jumped in thankfully and set off towards the plane , only to grind to a halt at Operations again . |
| 7 | Adam turned at once and set off through the rain . |
| 8 | Ossie and Tito steal him back and set off for the wild reaches of western Ireland with Byrne , Kelly and their friend Kathleen ( Barkin ) in hot pursuit . |
| 9 | Miaow , thought Jenny as young Curtis stood up awkwardly and set off for the bar , turning after a couple of steps to ask , ‘ What do you want ? ’ |
| 10 | He chuckled quietly and set off towards the feeding animals . |