Example sentences of "is [verb] up for the [adj] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | BELFAST is limbering up for the big international fitness challenge . |
| 2 | Buckinghamshire speedway ace Simon Wigg is gearing up for the new season with a new club … he 's signed up for Coventr |
| 3 | THE Royal Mail is gearing up for the General Election . |
| 4 | A whole pig is served up for the main New Year feast , and bean curd , sausages and special wine are prepared . |
| 5 | MacDonald 's hostess Angela Donalis from the city 's Lord Street premises is stocking up for the huge demand which is expected this weekend . |
| 6 | ‘ My rent is paid up for the next six months , ’ Caro had assured her airily , ‘ before I knew I was leaving . |