Sentence examples for set on retaining from inspiring English sources

From 1713 onward Charles had realized that sacrifice of territory would be necessary but was set on retaining Sweden's great power status either by ceding land for money for a given number of years only, not in perpetuity, or by allowing outright cession only as the price for guaranteed and considerable military help.

His sights are now set on retaining the Tour title, which will start in Yorkshire for the first time, and challenging for another Olympic medal in Rio in 2016.

Meanwhile, utility Ben Hampton looks set to retain his place on the Storm bench despite not playing a minute during last week's preliminary-final victory over Canberra.

Jordan Spieth immediately set his sights on retaining the Masters, after becoming the second youngest winner in the event's history with a four-shot success at Augusta National on Sunday.

On the other, the Glazers look set to retain overall control and eventually walk away with a handsome profit.

They have the only walls set on high ramparts and they retain all their principal gateways.

A dark-suited Martin Freeman, breath steaming, pauses to greet us on his hurried way from trailer to set, and already he's in character, with a soft New York accent which he will insist on retaining even off set.

Although the film retained its original 2069 setting, the scenes set on the Counter-Earth underwent significant changes while James completed his revisions.

Set on the Castelfalfi estate an hour from Florence, La Tabaccaia has been sensitively restored, retaining features such as exposed beams and intricate tiled ceilings.

Set on more than half an acre, the Spanish Colonial-style home retains such 1920s details as oak hardwood floors, decorative tile risers and wrought iron railings.

"He seems set on a path heading in the right direction, and we want to make sure he retains all that make him so effective," he said.