Example sentences of "[noun prp] [pers pn] set [adv] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then at Dunkirk we set off on the first 400-mile stage to our overnight stop at Vandanesse . |
| 2 | Armed with a canal guide and a confidence inspiring wave from Roger we set off on our gentle adventure . |
| 3 | In the Habsburg territories Joseph I set up in 1709 a new permanent committee of nine officials to control foreign affairs . |
| 4 | On 20th September they set off to Pooley Bridge , referred to as ‘ Pawley ’ Bridge , drawing Brother 's Water and ‘ Ulles Water ’ on the way — ‘ slept at Mardale after drawing Ulles and Hawes . ’ |
| 5 | But , thanks to the kindness of a lady in the petrol depot who agreed to phone our host when a delivery was about to be made and where , we eventually refuelled at about 9.00 am on Thursday we set out on the last leg of our journey . |