Example sentences of "[is] set the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 What we have succeeded in doing so far is to set the scene for the quantum mechanical play .
2 When you switch the Quad on , the only setting-up procedure that you have to follow is to set the memory function for the reverb , graphic and master effects loop .
3 If region R undertakes programmes that create spillovers for region S , then , following Boadway and Wildasin ( 1984 ) , the optimal decision is to set the provision of that good at the quantity where where
4 A better and more accurate method is to set the edit-in point on the source-tape early by the amount of the backspace , so that the true edit-in point reaches the playback head just as the record-machine completes the backspace and starts to record .
5 Victoria 's genius in the Tenbrae Responses is to set the text to music of simple strength , built on memorable melodic lines in which the text often receives one note per syllable .
6 NEXT loop is to set the loop variable to a value equal to the limit value and then GOTO to the NEXT statement .
7 You could make complicated calculations , but an alternative is to set the blade for cutting the segments flat , but to hold the plank at the desired angle as you cut .
8 You also need to allow headroom by leaving a little space between the top edge of the frame and the subject 's head , except for big c.lose-ups when the rule is to set the head so that the eyes come at about two-thirds of the height of the picture .
9 One solution is to set the glass back as much as a foot and to use thick , matured timber mullions to break up the surface .
10 But to travel is to set the mind free .
11 All that we can do is to set the visitor in motion ; but having done so , we can not review his decision .
12 All you do is set the input gain to a reasonable level ( the green input level LED flashes gently if there 's too much signal ) and then use the plus/minus switches to set up the desired sound via the graphic .
13 If no time limit is set the work tends to be unfocused .
14 I mean what we can do is set the oven .
15 ‘ That 's set the record straight , ’ said Winterbottom .
16 And he 's setting the scene for the Resurrection he 's setting the setting the scene for his triumph out of despair .
17 The culture of science looks for rapid and visible results , and it is this , despite occasional formal disavowals , that is setting the agenda .
18 Beyond that , he says that the rediscovery of the lessons of shamanism and the power of psychedelics is setting the scene for a general Archaic Revival , which will see a return to the magical knowledge of tribal times .
19 The Government is fond of pointing out that output rose 20% between 1981 and 1991 , but it is setting the starting point in the trough of a recession to suit itself .
20 In such a case , we would suspect that the bridle is setting the kite at too steep an angle .
21 Therefore part of the appraisal is setting the target to be competent in the job .
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