Example sentences of "[prep] [pers pn] [verb] a good [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because complementary medicine is a highly diverse category , the research will focus on and compare three complementary therapies — homeopaths , chiropractors and reflexologists — which between them illustrate a good selection of the issues faced by complementary practitioners and of the different ways in which these issues have been dealt with . |
| 2 | It was so much the sort of remark one could only make to a girl friend , but Rupert took it very nicely and said with only slightly forced heartiness , ‘ Jolly good , and it 's an excuse for me to have a better meal than usual , too . |
| 3 | ‘ He hates to think of me having a good time , ’ said Camille . |
| 4 | On our first visit I was left standing by these youngsters as one of them unearthed a good bag of finds ranging from Roman through to Georgian . |
| 5 | ( e ) Be sure students on your right and on your left as well as those in front of you have a good chance to see the flashcard and understand it . |
| 6 | She moved towards it to take a better look , glad of the chance to withdraw a little from his disturbing presence . |
| 7 | For all of us getting a good night 's deep sleep is important . |
| 8 | The pursuit of happiness through developing rewarding emotional ties with other people is something most of us spend a good deal of our lives attempting . |
| 9 | " Well at least it looks like you had a good doctor … " |
| 10 | You look like you had a good time . ’ |
| 11 | A girl like you needs a good dinner . ’ |
| 12 | However , the maker does a good fret job and has included useful features like a compensated saddle , with a ‘ step ’ cut into the bridge behind it to ensure a good break angle for the strings and plenty of room for future saddle-height adjustment . |
| 13 | Laid mesh side up it gives a good base for carpets and tiles , and smooth side up it can be painted and stencilled to match design schemes . |
| 14 | He held his foster-brother away from him to get a good look at him . |
| 15 | An ice-cream tub with a lid which has very small holes punched in it make a good container for the culture . |
| 16 | These are the sort of things we 'd say to a good person in a formal situation , erm , you 're reliable , trustworthy , you know , we can rely on you to do a good job for us , doing your job well and with enthusiasm , when left in charge there 's been no problems , you 're responsible and flexible , you 're conscientious , I can trust you for , to do a good job and thank you for your contribution to the team . |
| 17 | ‘ Your father is a worried man and he is looking to you to make a good marriage , that way at least your own future will be secure . ’ |
| 18 | There is no doubt that the candidate who assists the examiner by carrying out the administrative instructions given to him creates a good impression . |
| 19 | It is not only advantageous for us to know which of a horse 's emotions are destructive to us having a good working relationship with it ; but ideally , if we also consider horse will do more for us and give us greater pleasure . |
| 20 | ‘ It is vital for us to have a good Christmas , ’ said 25-year-old Dozzell . |