Example sentences of "set standard [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are giving the regulators powers to set standards of service , covering such matters as fixed appointment times for service calls . |
| 2 | It may prove more feasible and profitable to set standards of language competence to be achieved at certain levels and leave room for different paths to these common goals . |
| 3 | The subsequent research findings presented to Congress resulted in the Noise Control Act of 1972 ( later expanded into the Quiet Communities Act of 1978 ) which required the EPA to set standards of tolerable noise levels for all types of new equipment and machinery . |
| 4 | It is a virtual certainty that the developed world will have to set standards for itself , probably through commitments within the ECE or OECD framework , before attempting the infinitely difficult problem of persuading the South to join it in global agreements . |
| 5 | Never before has there been such open abuse of power by those who are supposed to set standards for the people . |
| 6 | Together with the Reichsjugendgerichtsgesetz ( RJGG , Juvenile Court Act ) of 1923 it tended to replace punitive measures with pedagogical , child-oriented principles and to set standards for national youth departments in every part of the country ( Sachsse and Tennstedt , 1988 , p. 99 ) . |
| 7 | But government is indirectly involved as the provider of taxpayers ' money ; and through its duty to set standards for publicly and privately provided care . |
| 8 | There will always be conflict in people 's perception of proper animal care , but it is easier to set standards for handling domesticated animals than for exploiting wild ones . |
| 9 | Despite its seemingly sanguine attitude the HSE nevertheless thought it wise to set up its own small epidemiological study , part of a larger project within the HSE aimed at helping the industry to set standards for equipment and installations . |
| 10 | It is not easy to set standards for what is acceptable and what is not in terms of production expertise and technical quality . |
| 11 | Senior officials have a duty to protect junior officials and to set standards for those lower down . |
| 12 | A third proposal , to allocate greater powers to the federal government in determining a safe , thrifty and environmentally friendly energy policy , allowing it to set standards for factories , vehicles and appliances , was approved by 1,212,898 votes ( 71 per cent ) to 495,952 ( 29 per cent ) . |
| 13 | Delegates at the UN in Geneva had hoped to set standards for every aspect of environment and development . |
| 14 | Moore ( 1988 ) discusses the advisory paper and concludes that the UKCC clearly acknowledge the role of the profession , together with the Statutory Bodies , in defining acceptable ethical standards , but it remains the responsibility of the individual nurse to set standards through practice . |
| 15 | They show in particular how accountants came to feel frustrated by their attempts to set standards within what they saw as an unhelpful legal environment . |
| 16 | Ensuring that services stay up to set standards by employing a team of inspectors to monitor the service in detail |
| 17 | We will set up a statutory General Teaching Council to improve professional qualifications and set standards for teacher training and retraining . |
| 18 | ‘ You set standards for yourself that a paragon could only reach for . |
| 19 | He suggests that family health services authorities appoint and , where advisable , sack primary care workers ; define services to be provided in local contracts ; set standards for the structure and process of general practice ; provide practices with expertise in management ; and be involved in reaccreditation of general practitioners . |
| 20 | As was suggested earlier , competition may generate new ideas , stimulate and channel energies , set standards for others to follow . |
| 21 | Anderson 's restorations at Iona Abbey ( 1874–6 ) , Dunblane Cathedral ( 1889–93 ) , Paisley Abbey ( 1898–1907 ) , and Sweetheart Abbey ( 1911–14 ) set standards of scholarliness and restraint for generations to come . |
| 22 | I 'm thinking of looking for suggestions to improve practice and set standards in areas like communication , delegation , supervision , team-building , time management , financial planning , project management and so on . |
| 23 | We aim to take an active role in setting up projects which will set standards of excellence and make the arts more accessible by developing a wide ranging programme of arts activities for everyone in the South East . ’ |
| 24 | Will the Government set standards to be imposed contractually , possibly linked to a Passenger 's Charter but where compensation is easily obtained to where consistently poor performance results in withdrawal of the contract ? |
| 25 | You should set standards by them as well . |
| 26 | The NCGA , supported by the Government Finance Officers ' Association , was concerned with state and local government ; the Council of State Governments was concerned with state government ; the General Accounting Office of the Federal Government has set standards for federal departments and agencies . |
| 27 | McGeechan believes that Sole has set standards of performance with his pace and mobility in the loose which only a handful of British players , such as Brian Moore of England , are currently emulating . |
| 28 | No look , every employee needs to be set standards of achievement below which he must not fall . |
| 29 | The second document , which covers Excise and Inland Customs , details improvements in Customs ' provision of information ; lays down specific standards on replying to enquiries ; provides clear advice on how to complain ; sets standards on how Customs will deal with complaints ; and clarifies the policy of reducing business ' burdens by simplifying and standardising regimes . |
| 30 | The authoritative parent affirms the child 's present qualities , but also sets standards for future conduct . |