Example sentences of "[vb pp] for a good " in BNC.
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| 1 | In certain areas no figures were given for a good many parishes , even the values of some livings being omitted . |
| 2 | A level-top , apart from its looking well , was emphasized for a good economic reason : if the ploughland was level , the drill coulters would bite in at an uniform depth , and sow the seed in the same way ; the ears of corn would then mature at approximately the same time and all the seeds of corn would be approximately the same size . |
| 3 | David Cameron , a 34-year-old Coleraine engineer , and Lisburn 's Robert Heasley both made 71 here and are well placed for a good finish tonight , after which the field will be trimmed to 64 players and ties for the knock-out tournament proper . |
| 4 | Larkins , who made 103 before retiring to give his team-mates a bat , could not have wished for a better comeback , and with Robin Smith making a stylish 70 , England made 263 for four from 50 overs . |
| 5 | He always got that train , he was entirely reliable , steady , though no older than she , designed for a good husband and father . |
| 6 | She hoped such mundane matters would keep his mind occupied for a good while , because , if he ever discovered how helplessly she had responded to him , Isabel knew she would die of humiliation . |
| 7 | Everyone had come for a good time , and they did not want it spoiling by some wildmen . |
| 8 | Bread never went mouldy in Algeria , which meant that so long as I was prepared for a good chew , I could always buy enough to last to the next village . |
| 9 | Australia will be favourites , but at least we are prepared for a good old battle . ’ |
| 10 | Second , the criteria adopted for a good decision are satisficing not maximizing rules . |
| 11 | The herbs must be in the best possible condition and generously used for a good refreshing taste . |
| 12 | Like all of God 's gifts , they are meant to be used for a good purpose and to assist individuals and communities to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the truth , as well as in sensitivity to the dignity and needs of others . |
| 13 | At first it will be surrounded and sniffed and if it appears friendly then a good licking follows and if this is accepted by the stranger then it 's usually used for a good old scratch . |
| 14 | Later , you 'll use races to help monitor your progress , but first of all you need to go through some basic steps to establish the habits and strengths needed for a good running programme . |
| 15 | Of all the opportunities I 'd had for a good chat-up line , simply croaking ‘ Hospital ’ was n't one of my best . |
| 16 | NAM originated in the Bandung Conference of 1955 , where a large number of poor African and Asian countries called for a better economic deal from the rich countries of the world . |
| 17 | But unlike a lot of us who think it will be severely abused for a good many years to come , new agers are optimistic . |
| 18 | ‘ Hopefully people will buy the booklet and will be sponsored for a good cause when they do the walk so charity will gain twice . ’ |
| 19 | Shaftesbury Homes ' report was praised for a good treasurer 's report , accounts and cash flow statement . |
| 20 | She , like her trainer , could be set for a good season . |
| 21 | The Prince could not have hoped for a better platform . |
| 22 | Carl Llewellyn , 26 , was having his third ride in the Grand National and could never have hoped for a better experience around the huge Aintree fences . |
| 23 | For a teaching museum we could n't have hoped for a better gift . |
| 24 | ‘ We could n't have hoped for a better first few weeks of the tour . |
| 25 | Walker recorded a time of 8 mins 26.50 secs in Auckland two years ago , and after a highly successful , injury-free winter , had hoped for a better opening to his steeplechase season . |
| 26 | Both are gigantic construction projects , needing a large number of people to pass through them to be profitable , and with neither of them is the full return projected for a good few years hence . |
| 27 | The Deaf Broadcasting Council ( DBC ) , a standing committee , which since 1980 has with considerable success campaigned for a better service for hearing-impaired people from the broadcasting media . |
| 28 | Wright could n't have asked for a better way to celebrate his 29th birthday today . |
| 29 | I could not have asked for a better introduction to the summer Alps ’ . |
| 30 | I could n't have asked for a better family ! |