Example sentences of "is set for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | Meanwhile , Widnes ace Jonathan Davies is set for a New Year comeback . |
| 5 | Liverpool Town Hall is set for a new look |
| 6 | 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 ! ’ |
| 7 | But the two crews are likely to meet again at Henley and the scene is set for a classic confrontation . |
| 8 | The closest Harp Senior League race in recent memory is set for a thrilling climax with Bann playing an central role . |
| 9 | LIVERPOOL 'S latest recruit Stig Inge Bjornbye is set for a dramatic debut next week after receiving a work permit . |
| 10 | Liverpool 's latest recruit Stig Inge Bjornbye is set for a dramatic debut next week after receiving a work permit . |
| 11 | PAUL WARHURST is set for a dramatic return to first-team football tomorrow — less than a fortnight after it almost killed him . |
| 12 | EMMA Thompson is set for a glittering Hollywood career as she became Britain 's hottest chance to win an Oscar . |
| 13 | 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 . ’ |