Example sentences of "you set off [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To reach this desolate spot you set off at sun-up and head toward mountain ranges which scarcely ever get closer . |
| 2 | What the camera can not reveal is when you set off on the second nine from the 10th tee , by the time you reach the green you have travelled nearly 60 feet downhill . |
| 3 | Try to make sure that the three of you go for walks together , taking it in turns to hold her lead , and when you set off on your own , avoid any big ‘ goodbye ’ fussing . |
| 4 | It is , in fact , sensible to take your sound recorder along with you whenever you set off on a major shoot . |
| 5 | Their lack of routine means you can often encourage them to feed when you want them to — such as just before you set off on an outing . |
| 6 | Did n't you even stop to consider that , before you set off for an evening drive ? ’ |
| 7 | When you are approached , you set off for someone else , calling your own name . |
| 8 | You set off in a strong boat with keen crew , but your ship is dashed upon the rocks off The Isle of the Crown , and the adventure starts with your hero having been washed up on the beach of that isle and with a firm desire to seek out his long lost love … |