Example sentences of "to set [adv] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She and Ella had plenty of time before they needed to set off for school . |
| 2 | It was as if she was n't married ; just as it had been before , going to bed in her pink and white room , setting off for the ‘ Craft Basket ’ at half-past eight in the morning , just as she used to set off for school , home by five thirty , tea , telly , and some needlework to keep herself occupied . |
| 3 | The day they were due to set off for France , Shanti had a swathe of her black curly hair bleached and dyed crimson . |
| 4 | Anxious not to interrupt Veronica 's Sunday lunch , Loretta waited until three to set off for Hallborough . |
| 5 | But coming here has made me realize how much time has passed since , as a small boy , we used to set off for dinners and functions . |
| 6 | I have a four foot tank which I was going to set up for Malawis , however , with the above in mind , what would you consider the best course of action : |