Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] set the " in BNC.

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1 This , again , is no declaration of open season ; it points merely to the obvious fact that moral agents must necessarily set the agenda .
2 The working man 's shoe must also set the right tone .
3 The government takes the view that President Clinton was simply addressing domestic critics of his foreign policy and that his complaints should n't set the alarm bells ringing .
4 I 'll just set the scene for the others in that he 's er fifty five is n't he ?
5 No I 'll just go and , I 'll just quickly clean erm I 'll just set the camera up that 's all .
6 Such teachers stand accused , for indeed such teaching might well set the scene for the continuation of a sinful and unhappy world for as long as life continues .
7 This , though it aroused enthusiasm , could not set the agenda of the Council .
8 Until the very recent past governments would also set the level of the licence fee .
9 I shall certainly set the police on you if you continue to go on as you are doing . ’
10 The example will also set the scene for a discussion of some more recent and more adequate attempts to characterize the essence of science and its methods .
11 In deciding whether a breach of agreed standards is in itself cause for action , the field man will again set the pollution in the context of its location before judging the degree by which it exceeds the consented level .
12 What do people mean when they say , ‘ He wo n't set the Thames on fire ’ ?
13 You wo n't set the press on me .
14 Learning how to cope with this behaviour can often set the scene for later management skills , particularly in parents who are uncertain and lacking in confidence .
15 I hope you can now set the carriages to do this for yourself , but if you 're stuck the carriage settings are shown in Figure 1 .
16 For crossword fans everywhere this program is a must and you can even set the difficulty levels .
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