Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] to set the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You also need to allow headroom by leaving a little space between the top edge of the frame and the subject 's head , except for big c.lose-ups when the rule is to set the head so that the eyes come at about two-thirds of the height of the picture . |
| 2 | You could make complicated calculations , but an alternative is to set the blade for cutting the segments flat , but to hold the plank at the desired angle as you cut . |
| 3 | My reference in the next ensuing paragraph to the general principles of responsibility of the principal for the acts of the agent was to set the context of the consideration that in that particular case the solicitors for the creditors were equally deceived by the dishonest conduct of the son as were his own parents . |
| 4 | I reassured him that this warning was unnecessary : my ambition was to set the record for the slowest lap of the circuit . |
| 5 | NEXT loop is to set the loop variable to a value equal to the limit value and then GOTO to the NEXT statement . |
| 6 | Its aim is to set the terms by which countries would move reciprocally to a more open market in defence trade , eliminating discriminatory laws and procurement practices and introducing some openness into the awarding of contracts . |
| 7 | And their role is to set the objectives and priorities for the team and to impose shape or pattern on discussions and activities . |
| 8 | A better and more accurate method is to set the edit-in point on the source-tape early by the amount of the backspace , so that the true edit-in point reaches the playback head just as the record-machine completes the backspace and starts to record . |
| 9 | Thirdly the cry to the Father was to set the captives free from the Devil , who ensnares and traps what goodness is left in human beings . |
| 10 | Well the R Y A is Britain 's National Authority for the sport of sailing , simple as that , we look after every aspect of sailing and powerboating but our particular role in training is to set the syllabi pre to the courses , to train the instructors and to make sure the standard of teaching in every centre is up to scratch . |
| 11 | On this field I found the best combination was to set the Silver Sabre at minimum discrimination and maximum sensitivity . |
| 12 | If region R undertakes programmes that create spillovers for region S , then , following Boadway and Wildasin ( 1984 ) , the optimal decision is to set the provision of that good at the quantity where where |
| 13 | One solution is to set the glass back as much as a foot and to use thick , matured timber mullions to break up the surface . |