Example sentences of "[noun pl] can [be] set [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Brought-forward trading losses can be set against balancing charges arising on the disposal of the target assets . |
| 2 | 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 . ’ |
| 3 | The pentagonal base of a pyramid formed by five equilateral triangles can be set upon each face of a dodecahedron to form a polyhedron of 60 faces . |
| 4 | In this way , legislative bounds can be set to the common law principle , as Mr. Glick insists that they should . |
| 5 | The organization of competitive pupil participation thus avoids excesses of boredom and inattention especially where false questioning trails can be set in the early stages and the ‘ answer ’ or ‘ point ’ of the lesson delayed so that pupils have to work hard to discover it . |
| 6 | The number of dots per inch in the horizontal and vertical directions can be set to 72 to ensure equal vertical and horizontal scales . |
| 7 | With such a framework of authority , which is clearly a top-down one , objectives and targets can be set for managers , and indeed all in the enterprise . |
| 8 | The number of pieces can be set between 12 and 120 , and an added complication can be added by rotating the pieces . |
| 9 | A key feature of any quality assurance programme should be a system whereby managers regularly review different aspects of the service and provide feedback to staff about their performance and the performance of the unit so that new objectives can be set for the next assessment period . |
| 10 | These devices can be set by you to switch lights on and off for determined periods while you are away from home . |
| 11 | Rutherford said , ‘ Tell me , then , who in this age of miracles can be set against the master designer of Stonehenge ? ’ |
| 12 | In addition to ordinary manual control , for experienced cooks , the established instructions can be set into the oven 's memory . |
| 13 | By this process " critical " windows can be set in regions where precision is required and open tolerances set for others . |
| 14 | Links can be set between different tables or data files , so information from more than one file can be included |
| 15 | That is already mentioned , and specific standards can be set for it . |
| 16 | The tips can be set at three reduced angles from neutral , but only one increased angle . |
| 17 | Losses incurred by sole traders or partnerships can be set against other income in that fiscal year , or carried back for up to three fiscal years depending on the circumstances . |
| 18 | Waterpump pliers can be set to different jaw openings . |
| 19 | Patterns can be set to either remain fixed while shapes rotate over them or they can rotate with the shape , the two modes can not be mixed within an illustration . |
| 20 | It is true that phenol-formaldehyde resins can be set in the cold but this requires large additions of a chemical catalyst , or hardening agent . |