Example sentences of "it [vb mod] set [art] " 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 | Yet they reckon it could set a bad example elsewhere in Eastern Europe ( Czechoslovakia ) as well as in bigger , more important places ( India and , when their worries turn that way , the Soviet Union ) . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | It would set a central rate for sterling against the European Currency Unit . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | It would set a precedent in an area of outstanding natural beauty . |
| 10 | He says it would set a precedent . |
| 11 | There was no doubt that if it did spread to the nearest stack it would set the whole hayfield alight in a very short time . |
| 12 | ‘ It would set the standards . ’ |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | In 1976 the government argued that , although it would set the ‘ broad lines of transport policies ’ , local communities would make their own decisions within the context of the national policy . |
| 15 | A proposal to allow professors to retire on full pension at 63 instead of 65 has met with little support from state finance ministers because of its cost , and also because it would set an expensive precedent for all other civil servants . |
| 16 | CAHAG claims it will set a precedent for other authorities , allowing it to challenge other authorities which are failing in their duty . |
| 17 | This will make cutting very much easier , it will set the cut edges completely and all the cut sections will retain their shape . |
| 18 | Chairman , thank , thank you very much indeed erm Chairman , I will in fact and er perhaps if I read that in the first instance I have n't circulated it erm if I read that the first instance it will set the of what I have to say . |
| 19 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 20 | The recommendation is subject to approval by parliament which is , however , likely to accept the proposal although only it can set the final date . |
| 21 | Direct marketing is more sales oriented ; classical advertising says it can set the scene , build brand awareness , paint the big picture . |
| 22 | The opening move strategy is often considered the most important since it can set the pattern and tone of all future negotiations . |
| 23 | It can set the real mood of a piece , giving an intimate and unique atmosphere which is a vital part of the essence of the music . |
| 24 | 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 . |