Example sentences of "[be] [verb] [prep] good " in BNC.
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| 1 | There has also been a degree of confidence among eurobond firms that regulations will not be altered without good reason and appropriate consultation . |
| 2 | As he points out , a large part of the former Soviet Union 's food shortages could be eased by better packaging of agricultural products . |
| 3 | Physical distress or mental depression might be eased by better treatment . |
| 4 | So we have an operatic phenomenon that can be explained in good , old-fashioned aesthetic terms . |
| 5 | It follows that , except in a case where either the common law or statute allows instant dismissal ( e.g. , for gross misconduct ) , a lecturer can only be dismissed for good cause after being given three months ' notice ( though the lecturer can terminate the agreement on three months ' notice without any reason being assigned ) . |
| 6 | Be on the look-out when Pelagianism sets in : ‘ Thou shalt be justified by good works ’ , by doing the vicar 's mall , by the way you read the lessons , by the work you do towards the Christmas bazaar ! |
| 7 | Later redefinition of the goal as ‘ providing transportation ’ removed the blinkers that had prevented them from realizing that cars were made largely in Detroit but had to be received in good condition in every State , and that driving them to their destination was expensive . |
| 8 | Rouse can be heard to better effect on a live recording from a San Francisco Monk tribute in October 1988 , seven weeks before his death . |
| 9 | Its results can be heard to best effect in the rapt serenity of the slow movement of the Second Quartet ; the composer described it as an ‘ intimate talk between God and man ’ , and it really is music of extraordinary beauty , a half-lit oasis of repose amid the vigour of the rest of the Quartet . |
| 10 | ‘ The government also believes , ’ said the Minister , that ‘ where farmers restrict their activities beyond the degree which could be regarded as good agricultural practice , they should be compensated . ’ |
| 11 | This can not be regarded as good practice . |
| 12 | I have always thought that a promise to perform an existing duty , or the performance of it , should be regarded as good consideration , because it is a benefit to the person to whom it is given . |
| 13 | These should be regarded as best practice guides , covering matters of importance to the membership . |
| 14 | Emphasis will be placed on good self-presentation and interpersonal skills . |
| 15 | Psychotropic drugs should only be prescribed for good reasons . |
| 16 | This is particularly so in beef herds where nutritional supplementation will be limited to good quality roughage . |
| 17 | It means that to be considered in good faith and acquire title the purchaser of a valuable stolen work of art needs to demonstrate that she/he made a very serious , detailed and diligent investigation into the seller 's title . |
| 18 | It was the only door on Dreadnought which could be considered in good repair . |
| 19 | ‘ I do think the courts should have powers to send really persistent , nasty little juvenile offenders away somewhere where they will be looked after better and where they will be educated , ’ Mr Clarke said . |
| 20 | Although it was not clear when the equipment would arrive at North Tees , managers hoped it would be installed in good time for Christmas . |
| 21 | You will therefore be prepared with good answers when confronted with searching questions . |
| 22 | Buckets therefore should be made of good quality , high density polythene , polypropylene or fibre glass with steel handles . |
| 23 | Without denigrating the work of the Coordinating Team , it is the evaluators ' belief that decisions will be made on better grounds than they have been if something like this proposal becomes a reality . |
| 24 | This traditional sauce of basil , garlic and cheese should always be made with best quality virgin olive oil . |
| 25 | In cultural matters in the 1930s , as in all else , there was a choice to be made between Good and Evil . |
| 26 | Since , however , the decision carries with it certain significant implications , it is one which must be made in good faith , and on the basis of the exercise of proper medical skill . |
| 27 | To allow staff appointments to be made in good time for work to be undertaken for Council Tax it is necessary to go to the Finance Committee on 16 September 1992 with a staff structure , some of which is still subject to review , for example the Control Sections . |
| 28 | Dogs must be seven years old or over and we 'll be looking for good health and condition as well as stunning good looks . |
| 29 | If I was spending £500-ish on amplification , I 'd be looking for good second-hand gear , and there 's loads of that about . |
| 30 | England Under-15s will be looking for better finishing when they play Northern Ireland in a Victory Shield international at the Goldstone Ground , Brighton , tonight , writes John Price . |