Example sentences of "it [vb mod] set [art] [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 was not only Virgin 's reputation that was being challenged — Branson had no doubt that the contract signed with Sting was fair ; but if a court ruled otherwise it could set a precedent which other acts , and their lawyers , would be looking to exploit . |
4 | 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 . |
5 | Meanwhile , an attempt by France on April 2 to persuade the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution to provide protection for the Kurds , ended in failure after opposition from China , the Soviet Union and the USA , which maintained that it would set a precedent for Security Council involvement in internal controversies . |
6 | The greater involvement of the Security Council in matters pertaining to disarmament had reportedly been resisted by India , a non-permanent member , on grounds that it would set a precedent for future intrusive inspections and controls by the UN . |
7 | It would set a precedent in an area of outstanding natural beauty . |
8 | He says it would set a precedent . |
9 | 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 . |
10 | ‘ It would set the standards . ’ |
11 | CAHAG claims it will set a precedent for other authorities , allowing it to challenge other authorities which are failing in their duty . |
12 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
13 | This will make cutting very much easier , it will set the cut edges completely and all the cut sections will retain their shape . |
14 | Direct marketing is more sales oriented ; classical advertising says it can set the scene , build brand awareness , paint the big picture . |
15 | 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 . |
16 | The opening move strategy is often considered the most important since it can set the pattern and tone of all future negotiations . |