Example sentences of "[is] set [adv prt] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 In resisting the sideways forces the daggerboard starts to behave like a sail and a force is set up between the high and low pressure sides of the foil ( F1 ) .
2 This large , impressive hotel is set back from the main road in its own grounds , and clients can walk into Going or Ellmau in around 10–15 minutes .
3 Behind the church , which is set back from the main road and screened by trees , a sequestered lane soon passes the large hole of Hurtle Pot .
4 The house is set back from the main road and has wonderful views of the surrounding farmland .
5 It is set back from the main road , has a small shopping centre and typically Italian lakeside cafés , and is linked to the other lake resorts by steamers .
6 Situated about half a mile from the centre of Riva , the Parc Hotel Flora is set back from the main road , next to a highly popular ice-cream parlour under the same management .
7 The hotel has wonderful gardens full of olive trees and is set back from the main lakeside road , about 700 yards from Brenzone .
8 The consolidated p&l account is set out on the alternative format , with separate columns for continuing and discontinued operations .
9 A clear example of the ultra vires rule is set out in the following case .
10 Practice as to translation requirements varies greatly ; although the relevant information is set out in the Practical Handbook published by the Permanent Bureau of the Hague conference , which is held by all Central Authorities , other applicants often fall foul of the rules .
11 This takes a similar form to the Arch of Peace and is set off by the extended , arcaded arms that drift along the edge of the square .
12 Elsewhere an only son and brother is setting out into the great world to win a name and place .
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