Complete the sentence with a phrase that means the same as "set a precedent."
After every game, win or lose, the team captain gathers the team.
Together, the players thank the opponents and referees, shaking hands
with each player on the opposing team. The team captain wants the team
to set a precedent for other teams in the league. He wants to emphasize
that the important part of the game is not winning or losing, but knowing
the right way to play and act. He hopes the other teams will do the same.
After every game, win or lose, the team captain gathers the team.
Together, the players thank the opponents and referees, shaking hands
with each player on the opposing team. The team captain wants the team
to set a precedent for other teams in the league. He wants to emphasize
that the important part of the game is not winning or losing, but knowing
the right way to play and act. He hopes the other teams will do the same.