Example sentences of "[conj] [noun] [to-vb] a good [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Cotton or fine linen can be used as a painting support either by itself stretched onto a wooden frame or stretcher , or it can be glued onto strong card or hardboard to give a good painting surface to oils or acrylics . |
| 2 | ( b ) Not many of us have the necessary expertise or inclination to do a good job . |
| 3 | Gilding — the laying of gold leaf on to surfaces — requires a great deal of patience and practice to achieve a good result . |
| 4 | After the super article on my lucky win , and desire to find a good retirement home for my 33-year-old A35 in the Spring 1991 issue of The Lifeboat , I was delighted to receive so many lovely letters from readers interested in taking over care of my dear little car . |
| 5 | The main types of breach are obviously failure to supply goods or services of the nature or quality promised under the contract , late delivery , and failure to pass a good title to items sold under the contract . |
| 6 | Botham then bowled dismally to allow Greenidge and Haynes to make a good start , after which Richardson clocked up a steady hundred . |