Example sentences of "[pron] to set [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Wolves play a similar style , and at times one yearned for someone to set the ball rolling … literally . |
| 2 | Lexicographers change these values in the course of their work but the system will not allow them to set the status field to a value set initially by the system . |
| 3 | Some of the sound tests were done by a computer and luckily I had access to a computer from my dealer in Bath that enabled me to set the sound up perfectly . |
| 4 | Permit me to set the record straight . |
| 5 | ‘ Gina — I think the time has come for me to set the record straight about Lotta and myself . |
| 6 | It is not always easy to get up to date information on which to set the quotas , especially in a small area sample . |
| 7 | The correct angle at which to set the drill is achieved by lining up with a sliding bevel set on the bench beside the drill . |
| 8 | Any assets in respect of which significant allowable losses will arise on disposal to Newco should , before the sale to Newco , be transferred on an intra-group basis within the vendor 's capital gains tax group to a group company with chargeable gains against which to set the losses . |
| 9 | This first part of a scholarly and sometimes challenging book contains plenty to set the pavilions buzzing with discussion . |
| 10 | All I 'm waiting for right , is for somebody to set a precedent for for erm doing people for manslaughter because of secondary lung cancer then you 're fucking history sonny . |
| 11 | If you wanted somebody to set a bomb on the Swazi rail line , then Dirk would do the job . |
| 12 | The Pacer allows you to set a bleeper in five beat increments , ie , if you are 36 between 130 and 160 . |
| 13 | Some manufacturers supply a wood or plastic template in their kits which will enable you to set the pitch to the recommended range . |
| 14 | Threshold is the most important , allowing you to set the signal level . |
| 15 | Its programmable remote control enables you to operate all the key features such as Slow Motion , Tape Eject , Play and REcord , and allow you to set the timer to record as many as eight of your favourite programmes from the comfort of your armchair . |
| 16 | The apostles had hoped that Jesus would have been the one to set the people free . |
| 17 | It was a struggle to find a suitable term for these logical objects — the term ‘ logical object ’ is not in itself one to set the blood tingling . |
| 18 | Central government is there to set the boundaries to local government activity , to give advice , to set minimum standards and give financial assistance , especially to poorer areas , but local authorities have a distinct responsibility to develop services in their own way , setting their own priorities . |
| 19 | But then there was a calm hand on his shoulder , and Madra was leaning past him to set a tray on the table , her hair swinging over his arm . |
| 20 | Unix Labs did manage to walk away from Judge Debevoise 's courtroom with a minor victory : it got him to set the record straight as to how many copies of 32V were actually distributed . |
| 21 | In terms of the process erm we are the first er major service committee to consider its budget for next year and I think everyone will be looking at us to set a pattern for the rest of this week . |