Example sentences of "[pron] [noun] set [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | I had my heart set on a soft-top — preferably a Corvette or a Mustang — and I was n't going to let a spot of bracing weather stand in my way . |
| 2 | ‘ I told her I 'd got my sights set on a high-born heiress and she damned near scratched my eyes out . |
| 3 | To the left a group of barren islets , suggesting ruins of stone walls , towers and block houses , had its foundations set in a blue sea that itself looked solid , so still and stable did it lie below my feet ; even the track of light from the westering sun shone smoothly , without that animated glitter which tells of an imperceptible ripple ( 2 ) . |
| 4 | It stood there , hunched and spindly , the weight held threateningly in one tiny hand , its big , dark , staring eyes fixed murderously on him , its mouth set in a snarl of deadly intent . |
| 5 | She had her eyes set on a bigger catch than me . ’ |
| 6 | Jessamy stared at him for a moment , then her mouth set into a line that was almost as determined as his own . |
| 7 | Her mouth set in a stubborn line he knew so well . |
| 8 | Her mouth set in a grim line , she went to the kitchen door . |
| 9 | Her mouth set in a stubborn line . |
| 10 | She lifted the receiver as Myra darted to the other phone and , her mouth set in a straight line , dialled the number of Roman 's office . |
| 11 | She stalked off across the road , her hat jammed firmly on her head and her mouth set in a mutinous line . |
| 12 | Kate stared back at him , her mouth set in a bitter line . |
| 13 | For a moment she hesitated , then , her mouth set in a determined line Elise would have recognised with misgiving , set about dampening her cotton nightshirt and then her hair and face to simulate perspiration . |
| 14 | Her face was flushed , but her mouth set in a firm line . |
| 15 | But what advice would he pass on to any young person with their sights set on a career in industry ? |
| 16 | Hightown also have their sights set on a double — they have already retained their national indoor title and are intent on securing a place in Europe . |
| 17 | Almost 800 schools throughout Great Britain and Ireland will have their sights set on a visit to St. Andrews in May for the International final of the Golf Foundation Team Championship for schools . |
| 18 | After those championships she has her sights set on a more demanding six-day track event in Australia ; she set a world best for 538 miles at the equivalent event in 1990 . |
| 19 | In this tale , two weeds grew on a river bank ; one of them conserved its energy , and grew low and small and brown , with its sights set on a long life , while the other put forth all its strength into growing tall and into colouring itself a beautiful green . |
| 20 | Amanda Harris plays her as a termagant who steams about like the mad woman in the attic , her face set in a perpetual lockjawed scowl . |
| 21 | Her face set in a mask of intense fury , she slammed the doors hard as she left the court . |
| 22 | The seventeen year old does not always want to listen to the views of his father and mother , particularly if he has his heart set upon a motorbike ! |
| 23 | He was interrupted by Bill Martin 's return to the room , his jaw set in a determined line . |
| 24 | His mouth set into a rather grim line . |
| 25 | For just an instant his mouth set into a bitter line . |
| 26 | Colour showed along his cheekbones , and his mouth set into a very taut line . |
| 27 | Roman , his mouth set in a straight line , strode across the grass , leaving Dana and Claudia to follow . |
| 28 | He leaned forward as he spoke , his tanned forehead pleated into a concerned frown and his mouth set in a line of sober sincerity . |
| 29 | With Rune 's jaw hard and his mouth set in a straight line it was easy to imagine just how terrifying their enemies had found the invaders . |
| 30 | His lips set in a snarl . |