Example sentences of "[pers pn] is good [verb] [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Of course it is good to see artists at work and artists discussing their work on TV , but so many of the programmes have been disappointing .
2 King David shows us the way when he says , ‘ It is good to give thanks to the Lord … and make thy praise our pride . ’
3 Very occasionally it is good to have interludes of completely new material as long as the mood is right and a satisfactory form created .
4 However , to be on the safe side , it is better to take cuttings in August to overwinter under glass .
5 Generally , I would agree that honesty is the best policy , but there are times in a marriage when it is better to keep things to yourself and this is one of them .
6 Generally , I would agree that honesty is the best policy , but there are times in a marriage when it is better to keep things to yourself and this is one of them .
7 In spite of Scott LJ 's efforts the prevalent view of textbook writers is that " It can be said that any covenant which affects the landlord qua landlord or the tenant qua tenant will probably be with the class of covenants which [ run ] , but this is not very helpful , and it is better to note examples from decided cases " ( P.F. Smith , Evans : The Law of Landlord and Tenant ( Butterworths : 1985 ) 75 ) .
8 It is best to move Fanatics before doing other compulsory movement ( such as fleeing units ) .
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