Example sentences of "[be] set [prep] [adj] [art] " in BNC.
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1 | Whilst the assumption that asset demands are set at such a level so as to minimize ( 4 ) yields models that are both tractable and consistent with observed empirical realities , the justification for quadratic costs in such models is always somewhat ad hoc . |
2 | Blanket speed limits applied to all vehicles must be set at such a low figure as to ensure reasonable safety with the most badly designed vehicle when it is in the worst acceptable state of maintenance . |
3 | The detachable top ring needs to be set at such a pressure as to stay in for the cast but detach on the strike or more accurately the wind-down . |
4 | If purposeful , goal-directed activity is to take place , clear objectives need to be set for all the organisation 's activities . |
5 | What ‘ unfudgeability ’ means is that accounting standards should be set in such a way that accounts can not be fudged ; Mr Damant claims that this is ‘ a new accounting principle ’ . |
6 | She was educated at Inverness Royal Academy and the Anstey Physical Training College in Erdington , Birmingham ( her thriller , Miss Pym Disposes , 1946 , was to be set in such a college ) . |
7 | As regards the Niemecz mechanical organs bearing Haydn compositions : Neumann criticizes me for saying that the machines play ‘ within a narrow range , stating that the machines ’ air brakes can be set in such a way ‘ that the speed is either halved or doubled ’ , and that therefore ‘ the question of an absolute original tempo becomes pointless . ’ |
8 | The total amount of ‘ common funding ’ is set at such a level that a sum of money is left in the pool for furnishing the ‘ further funding ’ element . |
9 | The nurse , a sprightly , middle-aged woman , full of nervous good humour , was set for half an hour 's good jawing before she would think of showing them the girl , but John cut her short . |
10 | The respiratory minute volume was never higher than 0.12 l and the frequency of respiration was set at 60 a minute . |