Example sentences of "be [adv] set in " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus evidence of glacial and interglacial periods , such as the type of flora and fauna present , can sometimes be used to assign a sequence to events , but , as with any relative dating technique , events are only set in order . |
| 2 | These poems are probably set in Somerset , but as most of Wordsworth 's social observation is directed towards the inhabitants of the Lake District , it would be as well to consider the economic history of that area in some detail before proceeding with Wordsworth 's reactions to the poverty and despair around him . |
| 3 | Students have their courses to follow , courses which are often set in disciplinary frameworks that have little or nothing , on the surface , to do with society . |
| 4 | A 100-yard net can be properly set in less than five minutes — I could do that single-handed out of experience , but there is nothing in the technique that any novice need regard as prohibitive . |
| 5 | Also , I 've been on my own for 30 years and I 'm rather set in my ways . |
| 6 | The Victorian novelist had accumulated a simple but coherent view of society but also the genius to tell stories that needed to be firmly set in a fully created social setting . |
| 7 | ( 8 ) Where the prospective parliamentary candidate has been selected and subsequently intimates his or her intention not to stand for parliament in the constituency as the Labour Party candidate at the next election , the procedure set out in section ( 3 ) of this clause shall ( subject to section ( 4 ) of this clause ) be forthwith set in motion again . |
| 8 | The implementation of the Syrian-backed strategy ( itself part of the wider Taif 1989 accord — see p. 36986 ) had been fully set in motion on Oct. 13 when Syrian and Lebanese Army troops finally removed Gen. Michel Aoun from his East Beirut stronghold [ see pp. 37792 ] . |
| 9 | ( 4 ) obtaining familiarity with the types of question which have been consistently set in the past , and making a tentative guess at the likely questions for your examination . |
| 10 | Of slighter build than his brother , at fifteen Joseph still had the unfinished face of a growing boy , but his features were already set in a more thoughtful , reflective cast than Chuck 's and there was a hint of his mother 's sensitivity in his smile . |
| 11 | The film flatly denied that there was any problem with dolphin entanglements in drift-nets , saying that the nets were always set in the direction of the prevailing currents , and as marine mammals generally swam with the currents , entanglement was unlikely . |
| 12 | ‘ Perhaps then , ’ said Viola , whose lips were still set in a Gladstonian expression , ‘ you will find it possible to bring my grandchildren along for me to have a look at . ’ |
| 13 | The most coherent films to emerge from Elstree during this time were both set in the Edwardian era , Losey 's glorious The Go-Between ( 1970 ) and The Railway Children ( 1970 ) , with the latter aiming at that much-lamented but largely-departed family audience . |
| 14 | Power contests were often set in a legal framework . |
| 15 | The laity had little interest in protecting church liberties and franchises , and the clergy were mainly set in motion by the archbishop 's concern for the harmony of the realm . |
| 16 | They were fairly set in their ways , committed to a particular life style , and anxious to climb the promotional ladder . |
| 17 | The filaments are firmly set in epoxy resin to ensure minimal loss , and the ferrule is made of stainless steel , so it will not rust or discolour , providing a hard-wearing , quality paintbrush . |
| 18 | The Kings Quest series is basically set in the mythical kingdom of Daventry , and revolves around the adventures of King Graham , his family and subjects . |
| 19 | In fact , the tea 's all set in the dining-room as usual and has been for … let me see ’ — she put her head on one side — ‘ how many years ? ’ |
| 20 | The cost or price of borrowing or lending is thus set in the capital market . |
| 21 | the results are impressive as the steam seals the meat and stops the protein oozing out as it is already setting in the joint . |
| 22 | The statute of Carlisle is best set in this context . |
| 23 | Situated right beside the lake , this grand and spacious hotel is just 10 minutes from the town centre , and is idyllically set in well established gardens . |
| 24 | It 's mainly set in San Francisco , where the two winners of our great contest will be heading for a sensational seven days . |
| 25 | ‘ There is an exotic dancer who you could say , in modern terms , is a strippogram but it is actually set in 1870s Russia so she is an exotic dancer . |
| 26 | He 's too set in his ways to change . ’ |
| 27 | Works by Rembrandt , Vermeer , Turner , Reynolds and Gainsborough are beautifully set in this neoclassical house , remodelled by Robert Adam in 1764 . |
| 28 | Old people , we are led to assume , are too set in their ways , they are now too old to change . |
| 29 | But us old'uns are too set in our ways . |
| 30 | However , this tablet was only set in the wall in 1456 , and is in conflict with an account written about events on 17 September 1387 . |