Example sentences of "[modal v] set the [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Reception areas , which should set the tone for the entire hotel , so often let it down . |
| 2 | Despite this , Cureton has made a very important contribution to the study of poetic rhythm which should set the tone for rhythmic analysis for some time to come . |
| 3 | ‘ I 'll set the alarm for seven , ’ she said sensibly . |
| 4 | It will , sadly , be too late for many young people , whose lives have already been ruined ; but it could set the agenda for future generations who might even get society better organised than we did . |
| 5 | There 's the lack of national political debate which raise the tough , awkward questions that will act as restraints upon those controlling the conflict , and could set the tone for the longer- run peace . |
| 6 | Liverpool 's education officials are viewing the project as an exciting and dynamic venture which could set the scene for future plans . |
| 7 | Sadly the many myths about this stage of development could set the stage for the very events you wish to prevent . |
| 8 | The £5.1 million Gateway project being built for the Peabody Trust could set the pattern for the future . |
| 9 | He used to set the questions for University Challenge . |
| 10 | He used to set the questions for University Challenge . |
| 11 | This would set the scene for a super power scramble for the Middle East 's oil resources , the Soviet Union being driven to desperate measures by its lack of hard currency . |
| 12 | well I , I wanted therefore to put take project into the national press and to promote the product , given that that was the larger product in the market place and therefore if you want that would set the standards for the rest of the market place , that 's what I , I felt we needed to do that with the increasing number of competitors moving into market place |
| 13 | Hence , such a step would set the pattern for at least a generation to come . |
| 14 | The question now is whether this openness , of which the common access protocol Tramp is a crucial component , will set the standard for cooperation between London 's fragmented futures and options exchanges . |
| 15 | This means accepting that the Westminster majority — the Tories — will set the agenda for the next four to five years ; and that Labour 's role is simply to legitimise the Tory programme by playing our part as Her Majesty 's official and loyal opposition . |
| 16 | Besides two short piano pieces from Sanctus , Words For The Dying also includes the luminous The Soul of Carmen Miranda , one of three spontaneous and highly promising recordings with Eno that will set the tone for the next album , ‘ a rock'n'roll record I can be happy with because the percussion wo n't hit me over the head . ’ |
| 17 | This work will set the tone for the new structure , and I hope can be completed well within two months . |
| 18 | The comments come just ahead of two key decisions by Scottish Office ministers which will set the tone for the new curriculum and could damage the wide agreement over its introduction . |
| 19 | They will be accompanied by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra and hundreds of dancers in a spectacle which will set the scene for the greatest soccer occasion in the history of the United States . |
| 20 | We acknowledge that individuals drawn to WFS 's conference possibly had genuine intentions , but we have no confidence that the aims , objectives , and structure will set the path for building a women 's movement . |
| 21 | With exposure lock , you can set the exposure for the full lighting , and this setting is then unaffected both when the lamps are switched off and also when the tree-lights are switched on , thus giving the lit tree its full dramatic impact . |
| 22 | Concern about a baby 's bowel movements can set the scene for concern and anxiety . |
| 23 | They control initially and you know being feeling that you 're part of it you 're in charge of it can set the scene for the whole conversation . |
| 24 | A large variety of unpleasant events ( what psychologists call ‘ aversive stimuli ’ ) can set the stage for the development of conflict and a chain reaction of quarrelsome behaviours — for example , bullying and teasing of a painful , threatening or humiliating nature ; depriving the weaker child of his or her property , rights and opportunities . |
| 25 | It is helpful if trainers have as much information as possible so that they can set the context for trainees at the time of the viewing . |