Example sentences of "set for [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | She stooped down to drink where a stone had been set for a firm landing beside a foot-wide pool . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | The stage was set for a nice priority fight . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | But the two crews are likely to meet again at Henley and the scene is set for a classic confrontation . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | Town hall set for a new look |
| 10 | Liverpool Town Hall is set for a new look |
| 11 | Meanwhile , Widnes ace Jonathan Davies is set for a New Year comeback . |
| 12 | She , like her trainer , could be set for a good season . |
| 13 | 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 ! ’ |
| 14 | The scene was set for a Russian calamity . |
| 15 | Thirty years ago teacher education in Britain was set for a major expansion . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | Halifax have made some great buys and we are set for a successful season . ’ |
| 19 | Early in the season , Tony Wright bravely predicted that Gloucestershire were set for a successful summer . |
| 20 | The scene was all set for a pitched battle . |
| 21 | 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 . ’ |
| 22 | The closest Harp Senior League race in recent memory is set for a thrilling climax with Bann playing an central role . |
| 23 | Now she 's set for a quiet life |
| 24 | With actress Jackie , 47 , the Hollywood party scene was set for a quiet chat and a bottle of champagne — maybe a magnum . |
| 25 | and was then boarded the team coach set for a quiet weekend before today 's clash at Ipswich Town . |
| 26 | With both sides eager for action the stage was set for a full-scale encounter battle . |
| 27 | VIRGIN tycoon Richard Branson is moving into computers and could be set for a head-on clash with Amstrad chief Alan Sugar . |
| 28 | this was the day that members of our group had set for a sponsored walk , the length of the old Bishop 's Castle Railway . |
| 29 | Controversy was thus avoided and the tone set for a glittering festival of commemorative events , congratulatory speeches , and social gatherings spread over nine days . |
| 30 | All four look set for a bright future . |