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Discover LudwigThe phrase "set tone" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to establish an atmosphere, attitude, or environment that is appropriate for a particular situation. For example, you might say, "The CEO set the tone for the meeting by introducing the latest initiatives."
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He swiftly reels off assignments: "Simon, set tone with Standards and Practices.
Thundering tackle on Van Persie set tone 8 Gave the ball away to allow Holland to launch an opening foray and was guilty of the same offence halfway through opening period.
There may indeed come a time when the board (total remuneration £1,545,587 and trebles all round last year) and/or shareholders of Newcastle United plc wonder if this is the type of leadership that sets the proper tone, creates the right environment - and chairmen do set tone and environment, for good or bad - for a club to flourish.
Ewan Murray Kevin Mitchell: McIlroy set tone for win Ryder Cup 2014 player ratings: Rose fired Europe By the time Europe's players were soaking one another in champagne and the USA team were being taunted with chants of "can we play you every week" from the increasingly well-refreshed crowd, many were already asking whether European dominance would kill the Ryder Cup's special appeal.
"The beauty is that there isn't a set tone and we welcome anyone and everyone".
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Neil Young sets tone at benefit for children's education.
Step 2: Set the Tone.
"That set the tone.
"He set the tone".
It just set a tone".
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