Example sentences of "sets [noun pl] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Election ‘ 92 : Ashdown sets sights on Tory Achilles ’ heel
2 But in the latter year he also published Neue teutsche [ sic ] Gesang nach Art der welschen Madrigalien und Canzonetten in which the weight of German words naturally affects the music ; when he sets translations of Italian texts he has also composed , the difference is startling :
3 Badger baiting is illegal ; yet despite tougher laws to protect badger sets scenes like this are not uncommon .
4 The General Accounting Office continues to cover the Federal Government ; the FASB sets standards for non-governmental , non-profit organizations ; and the GASB deals with state and local government and governmental non-profit organizations .
5 The authoritative parent affirms the child 's present qualities , but also sets standards for future conduct .
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