Example sentences of "[prep] set an [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it may be important in terms of setting an agenda for change , for challenging stereotypes , and for highlighting particular areas of injustice faced by older workers . |
| 2 | His own officers , he complained , instead of setting an example ‘ of dutiful subordination … introduce the mistaken and baneful idea of licentiousness and free agency under the specious name of ‘ ’ liberty ’ '' . |
| 3 | Washington the role model is modest about his achievements , preferring perhaps to identify his role in the context of the greater need of setting an example for others to follow . |
| 4 | The Left had discovered that more was being expected of them than tolerance , but while the PRG had succeeded in setting an agenda based on fear , hatred and ignorance , Positive Images failed to popularize our own agenda of equality , choice and resistance to oppression . |
| 5 | Their senior officers believed in setting an example , Lord Mountbatten diving the one-man Welman submarine in a trial . |
| 6 | They said other delegations had rejected their demand to deal with the issues of violence and the future form of the state before setting an election date . |
| 7 | Despite the contrasting results , however , most delegates agreed that the workshop exercise had been worthwhile , and that Mr Leitch should be congratulated for setting an example for his more coy competitors and for helping perpetuate the open and instructive atmosphere that distinguishes CUBs conferences . |
| 8 | It has already been pointed out that one of the reasons for setting an advertising strategy is to assess the effectiveness of the advertisement . |