Sentence examples for has set the benchmark from inspiring English sources

Lottery funding and the relentless excellence of Jürgen Gröbler, below, have clearly helped but Redgrave's dedication has set the benchmark by which everyone else measures themselves.

But Gilliam has set the benchmark and I am delighted that we are now able to bring it to a wider audience.

The Independent Reconfiguration Panel's demolition of proposals for reconfiguring children's heart services has set the benchmark for all future service reviews.

"The UK X Factor has set the benchmark in finding worldwide superstars over the years – including One Direction, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs, JLS and Little Mix".

The men's aerials final 2 has begun and Australian David Morris has set the benchmark with a stunning start, and a score of 115.05.

Under the Thatch has set the benchmark for environmentally-sensitive but stylish self-catering with its portfolio of beautifully-restored Welsh cottages.

Wal-Mart had set the benchmark for low-cost retail labour practices.

Additional research by Han Cheng The Paralympics in Sydney 12 years ago are widely regarded as having set the benchmark for the competition.

The reason the All Blacks have set the benchmark for the last eight years is because their players keep improving no matter how experienced they are.

The Chelsea boss admitted Barca had set the "benchmark" for how the game should be played in the past five years, which have seen them win the Champions League three times.

Instead of trips to Swinton and Oldham next year, it will be mouth-watering derbies against Wigan and Warrington for a side who have set the benchmark in the second tier for the past three seasons.