Example sentences of "[vb base] set [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Given their ( rational ) expectations , firms agree to set prices at P in periods 1 and 2 and therefore expect to produce a level of output in both periods equal to y n . |
| 2 | And in the past , the , the nearest we 've got to that is taking them along to a fire station and telling them what sort of people we are , that has been proved in many cases to be counterproductive , because it 's actually an incentive if you wish to set fires from other districts than this . |
| 3 | As we have seen ( Chapter 2 ) , it is not the ideal way to start , but it is a fact of life , and the size of the budget does , to a significant extent , serve to set limits on the opportunities open to the media planner . |
| 4 | Er , we have set questions on the agenda , and Chris , I think we 've time ? |
| 5 | For those just coming out onto the scene , it 's an established fact that many can come to terms with , but for those who have set patterns of sexual behaviour or who 've put themselves at risk in the past , it 's a great problem . |
| 6 | have set countries on any sort of breakthrough path . |
| 7 | The four groups have joined forces to form the Ulster Karate Council , and have set dates for unofficial provincial championships in October . |
| 8 | Statutory developments as well have set limits to permissible directorial inactivity . |
| 9 | Clearly , though , the scale and the nature of the crisis have altered the context in which struggles occur , and have set constraints on the effectiveness of inherited patterns of organisation and action . |
| 10 | I am simply glad that in the modest glades of Barnes Common I can enjoy my peacocks , purple hairstreaks and red admirals , and never have to worry about whether or not I have set eyes on a yellow-legged tortoiseshell or a Higgins 's anomalous blue . |
| 11 | A number of artists have indeed caused some confusion among those who have set expectations by providing picture-books for older readers . |
| 12 | The master of shock frock Fashion Editor tactics is Gianni Versace , whose bondage dresses have set supermodels like Cindy Crawford on fire — and are so distinctive that it 's easy for the High Street to copy , so that cage-style dresses are now everywhere . |
| 13 | Apart from those recommendations relating to fiscal measures , which are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer , we have set targets for action on every one of the recommendations — and we shall report again on progress in six months . |
| 14 | Annabelle is a beautiful bride , Steven is a handsome husband , and both come from secure family homes where their parents have set examples of what a good marriage should be . |