Example sentences of "set [noun prp] [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 It is the emphasis on interpretation , however , that sets Spitzer apart from the Formalists and their successors , and brings him closer , as we shall see , to the Anglo-American New Critics ; and even more so to hermeneutic theory ( see Chapter 5 ) , from which the term ‘ philological circle ’ is derived .
2 They dived from Kingsdale Master Cave to Keld Head , a distance of 1829 metres , setting Kingsdale firmly at the head of the world map .
3 The grant was made specifically in the context of a projected campaign against Scotland and was designed to avoid damaging disputes over military authority by setting Gloucester firmly above the other northern peers .
4 The grant was made specifically in the context of a projected campaign against Scotland and was designed to avoid damaging disputes over military authority by setting Gloucester firmly above the other northern peers .
5 Chris Renninson set Hibberd away down the right and his excellent control took him past two defenders and gave him the time and space to send over a pinpoint cross to O'Shea , who rose unchallenged to head home from close range .
6 Nevertheless it was the possession of the Spirit that set Jesus apart as the messianic Son of God , and brought the voice from heaven at his baptism ‘ Thou art my Son ’ .
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