Example sentences of "[noun sg] be set [to-vb] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Cabinet is set to approve the white paper setting out the Government 's view of the long-term future for coal and other energy resources this morning . |
| 2 | Labour say the government is set to lose the Euro debate by 10 votes . |
| 3 | BULLIED Pacific No. 34027 TAW Valley is set to become the first steam locomotive to depart from London 's Waterloo with a passenger train in 25 years . |
| 4 | The veteran Shankill councillor was set to become the first outgoing Lord Mayor in Belfast 's history not to be re-elected . |
| 5 | WATER shares last night soared to a premium of more than 20 per cent on the unofficial ‘ grey market ’ as it became clear that the privatisation is set to become the biggest investor give-away since the 1987 Stock Exchange crash . |
| 6 | WATER shares last night soared to a premium of more than 20 per cent on the unofficial ‘ grey market ’ as it became clear that the privatisation is set to become the biggest investor give-away since the 1987 Stock Exchange crash . |
| 7 | Unless Major and the Hurd can neutralise it , the Government 's credibility is set to take the full force of the shock wave . |
| 8 | Perhaps the most entertaining tale came late afternoon , with anonymous telephone calls stating that a nosey employee of Marks & Spencer ( down 1 at 329p ) having been called in to deputy chairman Clinton Silver 's office , saw a piece of paper suggesting the retailer was set to bid the debt-laden supermarket group , Asda ( off ½ at 31p ) . |