Sentence examples for were set about from inspiring English sources

A row of candelabra lined the center of the polished table, and bowls of seasonal flowers were set about on the serving tables.

In a signal warning, within days of the first iodized salt's being produced in Kabul, rumors were set about by a rival salt seller that the salt caused impotence.

The transition plans were set about three months ago, when Mr. Dimon and Mr. Harrison had dinner at the Four Seasons, and Mr. Harrison broached the thorny subject of succession.

Expression of the partial bypass in potato plants increased the tuber size, weight and the tubers were set about a week earlier than WT plants [ 23].

Then, in the tunnel, Cantona was set about by police, which did not go down well with his team-mates.

And what were all those black people doing at the time when heroic white people were setting about the important business of founding this great nation of ours?

Fry until the white is set, about four minutes.

Can rules be set about techniques and approaches?

Cover and cook until egg whites are set, about 4 minutes.

Place in oven and bake until custard is set, about 1 hour.

Red leatherette couches and lounge chairs are set about in groups.