Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] set the [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Therefore part of the appraisal is setting the target to be competent in the job .
2 You could make complicated calculations , but an alternative is to set the blade for cutting the segments flat , but to hold the plank at the desired angle as you cut .
3 My reference in the next ensuing paragraph to the general principles of responsibility of the principal for the acts of the agent was to set the context of the consideration that in that particular case the solicitors for the creditors were equally deceived by the dishonest conduct of the son as were his own parents .
4 I reassured him that this warning was unnecessary : my ambition was to set the record for the slowest lap of the circuit .
5 An area of concern was identified and a project team was set the objective of finding a solution .
6 Here the station was setting the tone for a new British self-image , one more related to the power of medieval romance than classical imperial rule .
7 Beyond that , he says that the rediscovery of the lessons of shamanism and the power of psychedelics is setting the scene for a general Archaic Revival , which will see a return to the magical knowledge of tribal times .
8 For the four clubs Rovers are due to meet in the next stage of the Anglo-Italian Cup are setting the pace in Italy 's Serie B.
9 If region R undertakes programmes that create spillovers for region S , then , following Boadway and Wildasin ( 1984 ) , the optimal decision is to set the provision of that good at the quantity where where
10 In such a case , we would suspect that the bridle is setting the kite at too steep an angle .
11 When she got down again her mother was setting the table for high tea ; Clara , mutely .
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