Example sentences of "[vb mod] set [art] scene " in BNC.

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1 Before turning to the precise terms of the statutory provisions I must set the scene by referring to the facts .
2 First , though , I must set the scene and beg the indulgence of any reader who feels the ground somewhat familiar , as this story begins where another 's ends .
3 Liverpool 's education officials are viewing the project as an exciting and dynamic venture which could set the scene for future plans .
4 This would set the scene for a super power scramble for the Middle East 's oil resources , the Soviet Union being driven to desperate measures by its lack of hard currency .
5 This infrastructural integration would , he hoped , stimulate a comparable integration of curriculum areas utilising the combined facilities , for which the developing IS and PSD courses would set the scene .
6 If I continue then with some introductory remarks erm on policy H one a and one A , perhaps that would set the scene er for the discussion , then Mr will very briefly erm look at the differences as he sees them between the two sets erm of projections .
7 They will be accompanied by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra and hundreds of dancers in a spectacle which will set the scene for the greatest soccer occasion in the history of the United States .
8 Now as I said way back at the very beginning , the greeting and appropriate sociability will set the scene if it 's too short or too long it will doubtlessly alienate the whole process but you can see the domino effect you but you can see the domino effect you
9 Direct marketing is more sales oriented ; classical advertising says it can set the scene , build brand awareness , paint the big picture .
10 Concern about a baby 's bowel movements can set the scene for concern and anxiety .
11 They control initially and you know being feeling that you 're part of it you 're in charge of it can set the scene for the whole conversation .
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