Example sentences of "[prep] a good [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yes so lots of games for United to play at the moment with the postponements , a lot of mid-week games , a lot of games up here at the Manor , but erm as so often happens with United , after a good performance or a little a good run , they never quite do it at home do they , they never quite kill sides off and they draw in games that they 've played very well as they have done today . |
| 2 | As the sun went down over the trees , everyone in the squadron had enjoyed a hard day 's military training and , after a good dinner and some well-deserved beers , they were very happy and were looking forward to the challenges of the next day . |
| 3 | It can only be surmised that the Marquis was feeling pretty flush after a good win when he made that entry into his accounts , or the caddie was a highly favoured young man indeed , for four shillings at that time would have been over the top on the percentages that a caddie can expect from his round nowadays . |
| 4 | Their participation , particularly in the planning of new ‘ community care ’ schemes , is more of a good principle than a working practice . |
| 5 | We ought to support family life as one of the foundation stones of a good society and in consequence fight determinedly against the unemployment , poverty and lack of opportunity by which it is so often menaced . |
| 6 | Mental health teams are essential to the provision of a good service but on their own , without the back-up of others , health professionals may achieve little . |
| 7 | Clearly , although of a good colour and nose , I lack balance and finish and am short of follow-through . |
| 8 | Already some of the wealthier comprehensives have become selective , and are only taking high-achievers and are depriving local children of a good education and taking more able pupils from outside their catchment areas . |
| 9 | ‘ You 'll think of a good word when you 've seen Richie . |
| 10 | But Fitzgerald added : ‘ I believe we have the nucleus of a good squad but it will take time to reach its full potential . ’ |
| 11 | The apartments here are of a good standard and have private facilities , kitchenettes and balconies . |
| 12 | The food in the hotel is of a good standard and a comprehensive snack service with a range of buffet style food is on offer . |
| 13 | But then he did n't enjoy the hustle and bustle of Swansea 's night-life , he preferred the warmth of his own fireside and the simple pleasures of a good cigar and a glass of brandy . |
| 14 | Write down some things you do that may get in the way of a good relationship and that you could improve . |
| 15 | All the rooms at the Yahsi Beach are of a good size and have private facilities and balconies . |
| 16 | The meticulously clean rooms are of medium size , nicely furnished and decorated with telephone and T.V. The breakfast room is of a good size and looks out onto a small garden . |
| 17 | This is a very important sign of a good response and must not be overlooked . |
| 18 | Always thought it a wicked waste of a good nurse when she chucked it to marry . |
| 19 | It 's often more an example of a good life or a special kindness . |
| 20 | You uttered those syllables at the sight of a big wave or in acknowledgement of a good ride or , like a war-cry , to arouse aggression . |
| 21 | ‘ I knew I was leaving them with the basis of a good side and a first-rate manager in Nigel Best . |
| 22 | ‘ I knew I was leaving them with the basis of a good side and a first-rate manager in Nigel Best . |
| 23 | She thought suddenly that she had taken Dr Neil for granted , that she had not fully realised either his hard work or his dedication , and for the first time understood the impulse which had caused him to leave the cushioned life of a younger son of a good family and become an East End doctor instead . |
| 24 | Nervously I left the safety of a good peg and did a few free moves towards the next one , 20 feet away on the blank left wall . |
| 25 | I straightened my shoulders , choked back a small tear for the loss of a good buddy and turned up the collar of my trenchcoat . |
| 26 | ‘ I am hopeful of a good time but there are a lot of factors which influence the outcome of a marathon including the weather and , most importantly , how a runner feels on the day . |
| 27 | The college authorities did not aim solely or mainly for brilliant scholars or outstanding athletes , but to develop and train those who were capable of a good pass or honours degree . |
| 28 | Nutty could not think of a good answer and nor could Mr Sylvester , so Nails was allowed to come . |
| 29 | ‘ The jacuzzi can be rather too much of a good thing if you 're not used to it . ’ |
| 30 | I have read of a good bishop that was to be burnt for his religion ; and he tried how he could bear it , by putting his fingers into the lighted candle : so I t' other day tried , when Rachel 's back was turned , if I could not scour a pewter plate she had begun . |