Example sentences of "[conj] set [prep] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although set in double columns , the typeface is comfortably large and easy to read . |
| 2 | Among the cool colours and short sleeves look out for an imaginative crochet trim — daisies , worked separately and set into open spaces left in the knitting . |
| 3 | The roof was made of the interlaced sprays of the yew tree , stiff twigs twisted in and out , over and under , hard as ice and set with dull-red berries . |
| 4 | Her designs are classical and very delicate , mainly in 18-carat gold jewellery and set with precious stones and pearls . |
| 5 | But Mr Tomlinson built his own bonnet , mudguards and steps up to the cab and set in louvred vents either side of the bonnet to let out the heat produced by the massive engine . |
| 6 | ‘ I do n't see why the sun has to rise and set in different places , ’ said Gurder , who refused to even try to understand basic astronomy . |
| 7 | Opposite is the War Memorial designed by Lutyens and set in delightful gardens . |
| 8 | Among them are sketches of objects and copies of inscriptions made by Howard Carter of items from Lord Carnarvon 's collection ; facsimiles of reliefs ; drawings of animals and birds copied from hieroglyphics and set alongside living counterparts ; Carter 's map of the Valley of the Kings used in the search for Tutankhamun 's tomb ; and record cards and sketches of the objects from the tomb itself . |
| 9 | It was a scene of Union Jacks and Fascist banners , an orchestra playing the Nazi Horst Wessel Song , though set to English words . |
| 10 | Our institutions and our conglomerates are modest in size when set alongside General Motors . |