Example sentences of "sets off [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The modern grey or brown fascia sets off the knobs with colour co-ordinated inserts . |
| 2 | All this tasteful opulence sets off the large-armchair electrically adjustable seats to a tee . |
| 3 | Most smoke alarms have a test button which sets off the alarm when pressed . |
| 4 | If a fire starts in a room ( and most hotel fires do ) , the smoke leaks through the door , rises to the ceiling and sets off the alarm . |
| 5 | It ionizes , causes the current to be completed and then that sets off the alarm . |
| 6 | Go for well-designed china that delights the eye and sets off the food . |
| 7 | By the time it sets off the smoke detector , the corridor is blocked . |