Example sentences of "set [adj] standard [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 I mean if you 'd set precise standards in the first place , you would n't have caused all that confusion .
2 The plant will set new standards in the working conditions for staff and will strictly limit emissions , noise and smells .
3 The committee charged with looking into the habits of the EBRD , which last year spent more on itself than on helping ex-communist countries , has set strict standards for the inquiry .
4 Director of Studies : ‘ Setting high standards for the best will pull the others along . ’
5 Director of Studies : ‘ Setting high standards for the best will pull the others along . ’
6 A Community directive setting minimum standards for the welfare of veal calves was agreed by majority vote at the October Agriculture Council .
7 The examination syllabus set new standards in the teaching of drama to young people and provided a spectacular contrast to the out-of-date , circumscribed speech and drama examinations of the Royal Academy , Guildhall and Trinity Colleges .
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