Example sentences of "set for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We 'll let that set for a little while , then X-ray it again to check that it 's nicely lined up . |
| 2 | The ceremony meant an unscheduled return to work for Christine as she had been off work with a broken hip , but was well on the way to recovery and set for a New Year return . |
| 3 | HILARY GILES of Dunstable and her husband Charles are all set for a super day out at York today , as guests of the Daily Mirror . |
| 4 | All set for a festive lunch at Grampian Transport in Aberdeen are driver Frank Evans and his colleague Neil Warden , who were being served by CCG 's manager , Isobel Walker . |
| 5 | Cruising Altitude passed the pacemaking Floyd as they crossed the final hurdle and he looked all set for a comfortable victory . |
| 6 | However , at the classroom level there may be specific objectives set for a particular session or activity . |
| 7 | Tomorrow the Transport Secretary John MacGregor reintroduces the bill to privatize British Rail to the House of Commons , it had a rough journey through the House of Lords and until late last week it looked set for a stormy passage through the Commons too , but then Mr MacGregor introduced a series of amendments that everyone assumes will satisfy the rebellious Tory MP s , but as Michael Gold reports , there are still obstacles for Mr MacGregor to surmount . |
| 8 | She stooped down to drink where a stone had been set for a firm landing beside a foot-wide pool . |
| 9 | From an early stage the pattern was set for a memorable bout as Close jabbed with great conviction , never once taking a backward step and trading punches on an equal basis throughout the fight . |
| 10 | No date was set for a planned third meeting . |
| 11 | The stage was set for a nice priority fight . |
| 12 | Once Lothar had again spurned his brothers ' messengers , and come southwards from Aachen to the Moselle , apparently seeking battle , the scene was set for a final showdown . |
| 13 | But the two crews are likely to meet again at Henley and the scene is set for a classic confrontation . |
| 14 | The stage was set for a critical vote where members would be asked to decide whether they were for or against Reagan 's economic programme . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | Meanwhile , Widnes ace Jonathan Davies is set for a New Year comeback . |
| 17 | THE BEATLES and other former pop stars are set for a new royalties bonanza under an artistes ' rights deal agreed by the EC yesterday . |
| 18 | Town hall set for a new look |
| 19 | Liverpool Town Hall is set for a new look |
| 20 | She , like her trainer , could be set for a good season . |
| 21 | A quick trip to stock the fridge , the larder and the wine rack and everything is set for a fantastic holiday , with the freedom to come and go when you choose , eat the very best available in the shops , try out the local wines and generally ‘ go native ! ’ |
| 22 | The scene was set for a Russian calamity . |
| 23 | Thirty years ago teacher education in Britain was set for a major expansion . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | Early in the season , Tony Wright bravely predicted that Gloucestershire were set for a successful summer . |
| 26 | Halifax have made some great buys and we are set for a successful season . ’ |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | TWO of Ireland 's best known Catholic priests are set for a bitter and unprecedented court war , it was revealed yesterday . |
| 29 | Salisbury , an eager nightwatchman , held out against some torrid deliveries midst some frantic appealing , and all seemed well set for a gripping fourth and fifth day . |
| 30 | The scene was all set for a pitched battle . |