Example sentences of "that it [verb] a good [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I fully accept that it requires a good school to achieve good examination results , especially in an inner-city area rather than in a well-favoured suburb .
2 Bear this in mind when using the foot sweep and ensure that it has a good chance of shifting the opponent by forcing him to lift his weight from the ankle to be attacked .
3 If an open fire is to be used , you should see that it has a good fire-guard .
4 As long as the basic construction of NiCad batteries has n't changed , I can see no justification for complete discharge and agree that it stands a good chance of being harmful .
5 I have found a five-acre lake which has both deep and shallow water and I have heard that it holds a good head of carp averaging 8lb to 14lb with a distinct possibility of a 20-pounder .
6 Seeing my disappointment he winked an eye and said , ‘ Well , I must admit that it makes a good story ’ .
7 Mr Davies challenged the usual assumption that the line was a failure , pointing out that it did a good job for the district , particularly in transporting goods in the days before motor transport .
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