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The phrase "appear to be set" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation or condition that seems to be established or determined.
Example: "The plans for the event appear to be set, and we can move forward with the preparations."
Alternatives: "seem to be established" or "look to be arranged".
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Rather, the scenes appear to be set for a dreadful psychological experiment.
Sterling does appear to be set on keeping Elton Brand and possibly Lamar Odom.
Now, he said, "they appear to be set up as a sustainable, high-growth business".
The Dodgers appear to be set in center field with Juan Pierre, who was signed to a five-year contract before last season.
They appear to be set to reinforce Cameron's pledge on Monday "not to allow any means of communications which it simply isn't possible [for the authorities] to read".
Chrysler is recalling about 1.6 million Jeep Grand Cherokees to fix what hundreds of owners say is a tendency for the vehicles to roll backward when their transmissions appear to be set in "park," the carmaker said.
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But Mr. Corzine and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani of New York, who also filed financial disclosures, appear to be setting a new benchmark in campaign finance.
Anthony F. Ferrugia, an analyst with A.G. Edwards & Sons, also said that Sprint did not appear to be setting itself up for a quick sale.
Story appears to be set in the South.
Neither is Mr. Erice, whose tranquil pace appears to be set by his subject.
Right now, their climate science standard appears to be set at zero.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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