Example sentences of "set [prep] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fact is , Superintendent , I wrote a rather successful book set during the Second World War . |
| 2 | STRANGELY , THE climax of the Dollars trilogy is a prequel to the others , set during the Civil War and showing how Clint Eastwood 's Man With No Name gradually picks up the props — the poncho , the sheepskin jacket , the cigar — that mark his identity in the other films . |
| 3 | Robert Altman 's M*A*S*H* ( 1970 ) was ostensibly set during the Korean War but , with its overt anti-authoritarianism , anarchic humour and visceral horror , was expressing aversion towards the Vietnam War . |
| 4 | This is a history project , set during the English Revolution ( 1640 – 1660 ) . |
| 5 | This value is set as a final payment and the monthly payments are set accordingly . |
| 6 | I would therefore propose that September 1993 be set as a tentative deadline for the confirmation of events , dates and locations . |
| 7 | The item below that is the shortfall in planning application fees , this is application fees for er mineral extraction applications which are , these are set as a statutory charge erm we 've picked up in the budget monitoring reports which have been to previous committees that the from this source has been falling off , as a few words explain that in this paragraph . |
| 8 | However , union fees are almost invariably set as a constant amount of earnings rather than a proportion . |
| 9 | A word or combination of letters set as a single unit . |
| 10 | Easter had been set as the tentative date to ‘ roll-in ’ the first aircraft and everything was looking on course for this . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | She stooped down to drink where a stone had been set for a firm landing beside a foot-wide pool . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | The stage was set for a nice priority fight . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | No new date was set for a ninth round of talks . |
| 17 | But the two crews are likely to meet again at Henley and the scene is set for a classic confrontation . |
| 18 | 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 . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | Town hall set for a new look |
| 21 | Liverpool Town Hall is set for a new look |
| 22 | Meanwhile , Widnes ace Jonathan Davies is set for a New Year comeback . |
| 23 | She , like her trainer , could be set for a good season . |
| 24 | 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 ! ’ |
| 25 | The scene was set for a Russian calamity . |
| 26 | Thirty years ago teacher education in Britain was set for a major expansion . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | A COUPLE who suffered a catalogue of tragedies are set for a second honeymoon in the Austrian mountains . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | Halifax have made some great buys and we are set for a successful season . ’ |