The final tally in Japan's largest local election set the stage for the national political fight.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

But I don't want to pre-empt in any way, President Karzai's statement, which will set the stage for how we go forward in the next stage of this,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

After meeting with President Shimon Peres, Mitchell said his goal is to set the stage for a prompt resumption and early conclusion of peace talks between Israeli and Palestinians.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09