Example sentences of "[noun] set about the " in BNC.

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1 The tanks are directly connected to one another by a balance rope attached to the centre of each tank and passing over pulleys set about the centre of each plane .
2 The Sheriff , Mr. Truelock , was called and with two of the men set about the work of destruction .
3 Nevertheless , Britain 's early filmmakers set about the business of film production with some brio and not a little flair .
4 While some made their way to the more traditional setting of the cafe by choice , two of them in denim overalls and safety boots set about the polishing , cleaning and oiling of duty loco , Maid Marian .
5 The conservative think-tanks set about the prevailing wisdom on welfare policy at home , detente with Russia abroad .
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