SETTING in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... setting forth our public relations policy of ... 12&12 p.182, Tradition Eleven

The Foundation(*) wrote letters to practically every news outlet in North America, setting forth our public relations policy of attraction rather than promotion, and emphasizing personal anonymity as A.A.'s greatest protection.

... setting forth the problem as we see ... BB p.19, There Is A Solution

We have concluded to publish an anonymous volume setting forth the problem as we see it.

... setting in. 12&12 p.109, Step Twelve

Looking at those who were only beginning and still doubted themselves, the rest of us were able to see the change setting in.

... setting in which such an inventory can ... 12&12 p.90, Step Ten

Before we ask what a spot-check inventory is, let's look at the kind of setting in which such an inventory can do its work.

... setting the terrible cycle in motion. BB p.23, There Is A Solution

These observations would be academic and pointless if our friend never took the first drink, thereby setting the terrible cycle in motion.

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