Example sentences of "[is] [vb pp] [art] good " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yet every now and again a student emerges who shows exceptional talent and it is quite natural that a drama school will make sure that his/her ability is given a good stretch in public with a major role , perhaps playing Hamlet or Hedda Gabler . |
| 2 | If a man lies on the ball and is given a good rucking he will think twice about doing it next time . |
| 3 | Our comprehensive range of services has been developed to make sure that your business is given the best possible start . |
| 4 | The ratio of brain weight to spinal cord weight is considered a better measurement of complexity and intelligence . |
| 5 | He is considered a good listener and a effective operator . |
| 6 | It is more likely the Goblin will be smashed apart — which although sad is considered a good way to go for a Goblin and infinitely better than being eaten by a peckish troll . |
| 7 | This fate might be waived if he is considered a good influence on the other dealers . |
| 8 | Contrary to popular belief , honesty is considered the best policy . |
| 9 | The lullabies and other songs are continued to soothe children , especially when they are in a bad mood ; but this age is considered the best time to teach the children how to use their hands in various spheres of tribal activities . |
| 10 | The projects end up with scores of 250 and 215 respectively , and , hey presto , the project with the higher score is deemed the better . |
| 11 | The sooner this bastard 's caught the better . ’ |
| 12 | This is the fast and furious world of grasstrack racing … the event a competition on the outskirts of Oxford that 's attracted the best and bravest in Britain … for the grand prize of Masters champion nineteen ninety two . |
| 13 | The Computer Programmer threw his bat down , in the reckless manner allowed only to one who knows he 's done a good batting job and is respected by his fellows . |
| 14 | ‘ I 'm a great disciplinarian , I 'm tough on politeness and all that , but at the end of the day he 's done a good job on himself . |
| 15 | Yer Mum 's done the best she can under the circumstances . ’ |
| 16 | And although just about everywhere 's seen a good deal of sunshine , it has continued to feel pretty chilly . |
| 17 | ‘ Thoo 's made a good choice there , Aah thinks , ’ he said grudgingly , as he and George walked across Crown Square . |
| 18 | He 's made a good start , now comes the big push . |
| 19 | He 's made a good marriage . |
| 20 | The sooner this is done the better . |
| 21 | He is confident , brave and agile , and from what we can gather he is rated the best in America . |
| 22 | But tell me this — is Sung a good man ? |
| 23 | This is thought a better explanation both because it avoids the metaphysical extravagance of non-natural properties , and because it clarifies the relation between moral judgement and action . |
| 24 | I felt that the news was broken to us in a very inhumane manner , but perhaps there is no way to sweeten the statement , and the sooner the news is conveyed the better for both the giver and receiver . |
| 25 | ‘ He comes from what in England is called a good family . |
| 26 | Something which is called the best of and at the same time this barrier , so again be aware . |
| 27 | There were fouls galore , and the Town , to their credit , admitted the disgrace : ‘ If what we served up on Saturday is football , well , the sooner its death knell is sounded the better ; may we go further and say that never do we wish to see anything like it again . ’ |
| 28 | She caught only the last few words : ‘ the sooner this dangerous person is apprehended the better ’ , and switched off in frustration . |
| 29 | ‘ But he wants you all to himself — and he 's found the best way to do that is to take away the pleasure you find in singing . |
| 30 | The earlier aspirin is administered the better . |