Example sentences of "and set [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The inner flesh was as raw as a recent wound , and clear resin had oozed to the surface , trickled down and set into sticky pink runnels . |
| 2 | Among the cool colours and short sleeves look out for an imaginative crochet trim — daisies , worked separately and set into open spaces left in the knitting . |
| 3 | The roof was made of the interlaced sprays of the yew tree , stiff twigs twisted in and out , over and under , hard as ice and set with dull-red berries . |
| 4 | Her designs are classical and very delicate , mainly in 18-carat gold jewellery and set with precious stones and pearls . |
| 5 | It was better for capitalism that offenders should be incarcerated and set to productive work ( whose profits would , naturally , be pocketed by the capitalist class in the usual manner ) . |
| 6 | Mathematics which challenges pupils , and set in real or realistic situations is more likely to involve practical , oral and mental activities than writing . |
| 7 | An emerald , fringed by filigreed gold and set in aquamarine — truly a jewelled pendant . ’ |
| 8 | But Mr Tomlinson built his own bonnet , mudguards and steps up to the cab and set in louvred vents either side of the bonnet to let out the heat produced by the massive engine . |
| 9 | ‘ I do n't see why the sun has to rise and set in different places , ’ said Gurder , who refused to even try to understand basic astronomy . |
| 10 | A growing small town , busy , and set in magnificent scenery with good accommodation . |
| 11 | Opposite is the War Memorial designed by Lutyens and set in delightful gardens . |
| 12 | Among them are sketches of objects and copies of inscriptions made by Howard Carter of items from Lord Carnarvon 's collection ; facsimiles of reliefs ; drawings of animals and birds copied from hieroglyphics and set alongside living counterparts ; Carter 's map of the Valley of the Kings used in the search for Tutankhamun 's tomb ; and record cards and sketches of the objects from the tomb itself . |