Example sentences of "it [modal v] do for [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had no intention of drinking the stuff , but it might do for a shave . |
| 2 | ‘ It 'll do for the man it is for . |
| 3 | It has been known for many years that recycling used materials helps make great savings , but it was not until recently that it was realised how much good that it could do for the environment . |
| 4 | It was off , but it would do for a round of roulette . |
| 5 | It 's very small , only just room for the bunk , but it would do for a time . |
| 6 | It would n't fool them for long but it would do for a moment . |
| 7 | but it 's it 's not , just looks and it will do for a while . |
| 8 | ‘ It 's not quite all , ’ said Owen , ‘ but it will do for a start . ’ |
| 9 | Until fairly recently I do n't think people have understood the design process or what it can do for the success of their companies . |