Example sentences of "be set off [prep] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Under the proposals , they will be liable to tax on the value of the dividend plus a notional , non-payable tax credit of 20% which will be set off against their liability at the single flat rate of 35%. 28 Income which discretionary trustees use to meet trust management expenses will not be liable to tax at the single flat rate of 35% but at the lower rate of 20% ( if the income is dividends ) or at the basic rate of 25% ( if it is other income ) . |
| 2 | Social security benefits will be set off against your loss ; the relevant rules are contained in detailed regulations . |
| 3 | They were on a school trip to Pembroke Dock in West Wales and were setting off on their last visit when the crash happened . |
| 4 | For most of the children it was a big adventure , at least when they were setting off with their school friends . |
| 5 | Keeping under cover , Adam followed a group who were setting off from their barracks . |
| 6 | After my four days Ken was to set off on his own curtailed family holiday . |