Example sentences of "it [modal v] set the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Or it may set the direction of a programme of research , as when the Gestalt psychologists extended their primarily visual concept of ‘ insight ’ into a gestalt ( literally ‘ shape ’ ) from perception to thinking . |
| 2 | It might set the hay alight — and … ’ |
| 3 | It will , sadly , be too late for many young people , whose lives have already been ruined ; but it could set the agenda for future generations who might even get society better organised than we did . |
| 4 | This would be the first party since the Christmas and New Year round of celebrations , and it would set the tome and standard for the rest of the year . |
| 5 | ‘ It would set the standards . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I think in many ways it will set the tone certainly for the coming year and perhaps beyond , ’ she said , adding that it ‘ turns trickle-down economics around 180 degrees . ’ |
| 7 | This will make cutting very much easier , it will set the cut edges completely and all the cut sections will retain their shape . |
| 8 | Direct marketing is more sales oriented ; classical advertising says it can set the scene , build brand awareness , paint the big picture . |
| 9 | They control initially and you know being feeling that you 're part of it you 're in charge of it can set the scene for the whole conversation . |
| 10 | The opening move strategy is often considered the most important since it can set the pattern and tone of all future negotiations . |