Example sentences of "[noun sg] [is] set for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | When government delegates meet every two years to decide which species to add to or delete from the appendices , the scene is set for a battle between non-governmental conservation organisations , such as the World Wildlife Fund , and representatives of the pet industry and the fur trade , with both factions desperately trying to sell their points of view . |
| 2 | But the two crews are likely to meet again at Henley and the scene is set for a classic confrontation . |
| 3 | The scene is set for a Courage League National Division Two showdown West on March 14 Newcastle victory moved them to within two points of their North-East rivals . |
| 4 | THE scene is set for a Courage League National Division Two showdown West on March 14 Newcastle victory moved them to within two points of their North-East rivals . |
| 5 | His interest in the British empire was stimulated by a schoolmaster 's setting for a Latin essay prize a subject involving imperial federation . |
| 6 | Liverpool Town Hall is set for a new look |
| 7 | FAR FROM BEING PUT OUT TO GRASS , DOS IS SET FOR A FACELIFT . |
| 8 | NEWS CORPORATION is set for a fall in profits this year , mainly because of the haemorrhage of cash caused by losses on Sky Television , its satellite TV station . |
| 9 | The bitterness of Maastricht opponents who also included Tory ex-minister Lord Parkinson and former Commons Speaker Viscount Tonypandy signalled that the European Communities ( Amendment ) Bill is set for a gruelling passage , despite it being given an unopposed second reading . |
| 10 | THE OVD Scottish Junior Cup is set for an outstanding quarter-final stage following yesterday 's draw which pitched Central League favourites Petershill and holders Auchinleck . |
| 11 | The closest Harp Senior League race in recent memory is set for a thrilling climax with Bann playing an central role . |
| 12 | HOTELS and catering group Forte is set for a sharp recovery in profits after weathering the effects of the Gulf war and the recession in 1991 , it was revealed yesterday . |
| 13 | The stage is set for a showdown over a new constitution for Russia . |
| 14 | One American commentator has expressed the following view : ‘ the skewing effect of an ageing society is that the economic imbalances caused by the provision of health care for the elderly potentially threaten the welfare of younger generations and of society as a whole … the stage is set for a profound confrontation . ’ |
| 15 | To this add some good ensemble singing from the ladies in particular and some well focused if robust playing from the orchestra pit ( conductor Arthur Berwick ) and the stage is set for a successful run . |