Example sentences of "[noun sg] was set the " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | I reassured him that this warning was unnecessary : my ambition was to set the record for the slowest lap of the circuit . |
| 3 | An area of concern was identified and a project team was set the objective of finding a solution . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | Thirdly the cry to the Father was to set the captives free from the Devil , who ensnares and traps what goodness is left in human beings . |
| 6 | On this field I found the best combination was to set the Silver Sabre at minimum discrimination and maximum sensitivity . |
| 7 | When she got down again her mother was setting the table for high tea ; Clara , mutely . |