Example sentences of "set [noun pl] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is an urgent need for more socioeconomic information in this field to help set guidelines for the future . |
| 2 | Most of them would never set eyes on the place and few felt any loyalty towards it . |
| 3 | The women are also warned by the men that if they , the women , should set eyes on the masks of the ceremony , the men would manhandle , rape , and disfigure them . |
| 4 | He 'd wish that he 'd never set eyes on the Ashdown girl . |
| 5 | No sooner did she set eyes on the gentleman than she recognised his pecuniary position to be merely temporary . |
| 6 | We will set goals for the employment of women in professional and managerial posts in the NHS . |
| 7 | ( d ) Special problems Provisions relating to time The terms may contain a number of provisions concerned with periods of time : for example , they may set limits on the time for action to be taken , including the time for delivery , the service of notices , notification of claims and payment of the price . |
| 8 | ‘ So he said he will have external examiners who will set tests to the children to find out whether they have learned the facts . |