Example sentences of "[be] set off [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It can then be set off on new cases . |
| 2 | The attacks came without warning and did n't seem to be set off by any direct thought about being moved . |
| 3 | All are designed to convert pre-existing contractual rights and obligations to net monetary rights and obligations , which may be set off against one another to produce the net sums referred to above . |
| 4 | If it was clearly intended that the ex gratia sum should include an element to cover the basic award , it will be set off against that award , but not otherwise . |
| 5 | In an action under the law of England and Wales or the law of Northern Ireland for damages for personal injuries ( including any such action arising out of a contract ) any saving to the injured person which is attributable to his maintenance wholly or partly at public expense in a hospital , nursing home or other institution shall be set off against any income lost by him as a result of his injuries . |