Example sentences of "setting [adv prt] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Coastguards have slammed youths who sparked a rescue alert by setting off a red flare yesterday between Cullercoats and Tynemouth . |
| 2 | Sergeant Cork made more than sure it would not enter the battle : setting off a large demolition charge , he was killed in the blast . |
| 3 | It recognized that " pluralistic democracy and the rule of law are essential for ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms " and that the development of societies based on these principles was a prerequisite for progress in setting up a lasting order of peace , security , justice , and co-operation in Europe . |
| 4 | To fulfil the objective of setting up a serious centre , the new course needs to be supported by at least one new lecturer , and ideally two — a theologian and a development specialist with experience in small-scale community participation projects of the type churches are often involved with . |
| 5 | My hon. Friend puts his finger on one of the central dilemmas faced by those who would advocate setting up a separate Parliament with separate powers entrenched in Edinburgh in rivalry to the Westminster Parliament . |
| 6 | This indirectly inspired the Victoria and Albert dockers to discuss setting up a rival organization to Tillett 's and led to a united campaign against the employers later in the month . |
| 7 | Unless a writer is eligible to join the PRS as a publisher member ( in addition to being a songwriting member ) there is little point in setting up a new publishing company . |
| 8 | Barcelona-based multimedia developer BSI Multimedia SA is setting up a new division to specialise in Unix and OS/2 products . |
| 9 | PROGRESS in setting up a new retreat centre in Falkland in Fife which was initiated by Church of Scotland deaconess Lynda Wright has been much swifter than anticipated with the result that it will welcome its first guests from the beginning of April . |
| 10 | This is one reason why firms are often most willing to start with a clean sheet of paper when setting up a new subsidiary , as Britain 's Midland Bank did when it established First Direct , its successful telephone-banking business . |
| 11 | Not a full-time neglect , but one which sets her as a decoration on the perimeter of his life as a busy executive setting up a new venture . |
| 12 | We need members need to get a grip on what is happening and my wife suggests this , that the panel erm rather than setting up a new panel , look at the whole issue of school meals , this and other issues . |
| 13 | These acts were described as part of a chain of military moves aimed at setting up a new alliance in the Red Sea area with the direct and active participation of the United States . |
| 14 | Sanctioned by staff , a group meeting was held at which Billy suggested setting up a new committee to ‘ get a few things sorted out ’ . |
| 15 | Furthermore , they argued — with little effect — NIH was hard pressed for cash , and the costs of setting up a new institute would almost surely come out of the research budget . |
| 16 | In 1983 , the 1981 Education Act came into force , setting up a new framework for children with ‘ special educational needs ’ , whether they attend ordinary or special schools . |
| 17 | The bill would give the service a ‘ new lease of life ’ and put it in good shape to provide an even better service by setting up a new system of financial management and creating new incentives to efficiency . |
| 18 | If the purchaser is setting up a new company to take over the business of the vendor , since that new company will have no track record , the landlord may well be entitled to look for additional security , such as a parent company or bank guarantee or a rent deposit . |
| 19 | SETTING UP A NEW LIFESPAN PROCESS |
| 20 | The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations offer a useful leaflet on setting up a new group and will also provide a draft constitution . |
| 21 | If you are thinking of setting up a new group , or want to arrange a reunion , please contact the Alumni Office , at the address on page 3 . |
| 22 | Asher , and Dunbar became MAD Ltd , with the task of setting up a new bookshop . |
| 23 | Her first challenge will be trying to account for the project 's funding , providing health statistics and setting up a new bookkeeping system for the hospital that is simple enough for people to use when she has gone . |
| 24 | Setting up a new body to monitor changes to GP and primary care . |
| 25 | It could be a flatter of setting up a new plant , opening a new market , launching a new product or turning around a failing company that has been acquired . |
| 26 | In 1990 a central government agency was set up as an instrument of denationalization of state enterprises , and a statute was passed regulating the issue of securities to the public and setting up a new stock exchange . |
| 27 | How does a nine-year old get the best advice when setting up a new tank ? |
| 28 | Mike has also worked abroad in Denmark and more recently in Portugal , setting up a new carpet factory . |
| 29 | Many people would balk at the thought of setting up a new business during a recession ; but to embark on a new accountancy partnership when half of it is about to have a baby would surely cause the strongest to flinch . |
| 30 | the only slight exception is ‘ Marina ’ , which deals with a girl coming to terms with her father 's redundancy , and his setting up a new business . |