Example sentences of "be in [prep] an [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | The gentlemen of the Pearl are taking off their jackets to fight the bid so the British insurer 's shareholders are in for an unpredictable time . |
2 | AS SOON as I see a screen full of Florida palm fronds , broken down clapboard houses and Cadillacs full of heaving , unhappy women , I know we are in for an Erotic Thriller . |
3 | Just when you think you 're in for an in-depth discussion on the technicalities of the Joey Beltram mix of state-of-the-art frightcore Techno duo MESSIAH 's last single , you find yourself caught up in a debate about doom and dwarf procuring and rock 'n' roll giants . |
4 | That evening is I crouched at the back of the slit trench , swatting the mauses and listening to the sound of shells passing over and the rain dripping steadily in through the entrance to the trench , I stared at the pool of water getting larger and hoped that the rain would soon stop , if it does n't I 'm in for an uncomfortable night . |
5 | JOHANN SCHYMS of Manosque , France , may be in for an expensive disappointment . |
6 | In the Elizabethan Restaurant the shift has changed and tea is being prepared ; the duty staff will be in for an early meal shortly . |
7 | People living on the riverbanks ca n't remember it being so bad for many years and if there 's rugby here tomorrow , then the players will be in for an early bath . |
8 | At 7,316 people , you could be in for an uncomfortable wait . |
9 | Duncan Shearer and Mixu Paateleinen expected to lead the attack alongside Eoin Jess , the home fans should be in for an exciting ninety minutes . |
10 | The omens were bad , and when the Hammersmith show eventually got going it seemed we were in for an all-time rock ‘ n ’ roll disaster . |
11 | They were in for an interesting night . |
12 | I knew we were in for an enjoyable day as soon as I heard Nick Faldo say , ‘ Have you heard this one , Nick ? ’ |
13 | Now she knew she was in for an unpleasant surprise . |