Example sentences of "[noun sg] and [pers pn] set [adv prt] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | However conditions seemed promising in the morning and we set off with lunch packs in our bags and hope in our hearts ! on the two-hour boat run there are always lots of birds to look at , and soon after we left ‘ the narrows ’ of the harbour entrance we were aware of black-browed albatrosses . |
2 | The farmer 's wife has kindly pressed my kilt and I set off into town with a small group of Commandos , all of us determined to enjoy ourselves , and , of course , to sort out the local French girls . |
3 | Anyway , being in the fortunate position to be able to drive along the road to Corrour , although my car suspension did n't agree it was so fortunate , a companion and I set off for the first peak , Beinn Eibhinn from halfway along the road , above the river Ghuilbinn . |
4 | A long ridge-walk requires an early start , and a companion and I set off from the hotel at 8.30 , toast crumbs still trembling on our lips , to attain the ridge by the first peak , Creag a' Mhaim . |
5 | A British supporter thrust a Union Jack into my hand and I set off on my lap of honour , the first British sprinter to win the title in forty years , the first black man ever to win it . |
6 | It was better once I had rounded the corner and I set off at a brisk pace for the west . |