Sentence examples of "setting" in English with translation "setzen"

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What was his motive for setting the house on fire? Was war sein Motiv, das Haus in Brand zu setzen?
The governor set the prisoners free. Der Gouverneur setzte die Häftlinge auf freien Fuß.
They set fire to houses and farm buildings. Sie setzten Häuser und Bauernhöfe in Brand.
They set the time and place of the wedding. Sie setzen Ort und Zeit der Hochzeit fest.
They set fire to their neighbour's house in revenge. Sie rächten sich, indem sie das Haus des Nachbarn in Brand setzten.
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