Example sentences of "the [noun] [is] set [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The index is set equal to 100 in 1980 . |
| 2 | In each case , the beginning of the recession is set equal to 100 . |
| 3 | In this case , the terminal is set wide for interactive viewing , and the page size is adjusted to the screen depth automatically . |
| 4 | As with the other grammatical devices we have been considering , the function of the article is to set contextual co-ordinates in a way which narrows down the range of inference . |
| 5 | Even though the relationship may be in its infancy , the current is set flowing and the Weaving Mother begins to spin her thread . |
| 6 | The SDR interest rate is determined by reference to a combined market interest rate based on an average of rates on short-term instruments ; the rate is set weekly . |
| 7 | We keep the central heating off as long as possible and the thermostat is set low . |