Example sentences of "[coord] [adv] set [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The former contradiction , which Marx describes as ‘ the fundamental contradiction of developed capitalism ’ , is one between the social character of production , with its tendency towards unlimited development of the productive forces , and the private ownership of the means of production ( and therefore private appropriation of the product ) from which derives the aim of maintaining and increasing the value of capital itself , and hence setting limits to the expansion of production .
2 Essex avenge Norfolk rout and now set sights on title
3 The first step is to define and analyse the problems and then to set objectives to be achieved .
4 Or determining standards and then setting targets for all of your staff .
5 The authoritative parent affirms the child 's present qualities , but also sets standards for future conduct .
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