Example sentences of "[verb] a good [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They will need a good showing to put themselves back in contention for a place in Britain 's Olympic squad . |
| 2 | Apart from a strong pair of legs you 'll also need a good dictionary to decipher the route names . |
| 3 | ‘ Of course , ’ Gaily said , ‘ I 'd need a good photograph to work from . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ He will need a good reason to convince me , ’ Mr Ramsay added . |
| 5 | Office Systems ( also previously known as office automation or office information systems ) provide a good vehicle to explore the major questions . |
| 6 | Interest in the nature of society was not lacking in the sixteenth century , and in one way or another commentators found a good deal to say about it . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | From the results obtained PABA-UDCA disulphate was considered a good material to detect intestinal bacteria . |
| 9 | He now looks a good bet to go through to the next stage of the competition tomorrow . |
| 10 | Who has a better right to enquire as to the welfare of Richard of York than the lady Anne his wife ? ’ |
| 11 | Waiting in the third round could be fourth seed Boris Becker , who has had a torrid time in the build-up to the French Championships but who has a good chance to find his feet with a first round match against 579th-ranked French wild card Nicolas Escude . |
| 12 | This bridge has a good legend to go with it . |
| 13 | ‘ Rock ’ climbing has already overtaken shopping as the number one leisure pursuit in most parts of the developed world — and still has a good way to go before it peaks . |
| 14 | ‘ We just have to hope that there are no more injuries before Monday and that Mr Moran has a good squad to pick from . |
| 15 | Do stay with us , John , because I think this man has a good word to say . |
| 16 | The three-times world champion has a good tale to tell and , while the format could have done with more meat on the bones , this volume certainly does not pull any punches . |
| 17 | The New Testament has a good deal to say with respect to church administration . |
| 18 | It also has a good deal to do with how we look . |
| 19 | The new picture-reader has a good deal to learn . |
| 20 | In addition to the benefits conferred by Development Zone status , Tadchester has a good deal to offer the industrialist . |
| 21 | It may be helpful to recall that the " beneficial owner " covenants imply : ( i ) Full power to conveythe vendor has a good right to convey the whole property and interest agreed to be conveyed . |
| 22 | The first essential is to see that she has a good solicitor to advise her and sort out her husband 's affairs , making sure beforehand what his fee will be for the work he is going to do for her . |
| 23 | He sounds like he needs a good rogering to wake him up . ’ |
| 24 | The growth of western power and activity in Asia had done a good deal to extend the geographical scope of European-type diplomacy . |
| 25 | Two measures should do a good deal to grease the wheels of the City 's securities business . |
| 26 | A debate would present a good opportunity to underline the fact that many countries are experiencing far more difficulties than we are . |
| 27 | It seemed a good idea to see what it was she was defending with such tenacity . |
| 28 | I designed the itinerary , of course , for high political resonance , but it seemed a good idea to take in beautiful towns and routes . |
| 29 | In fact , there was no chance of losing her job , but sooner or later she would have to go and it seemed a good idea to lay down a time now . |
| 30 | It seemed a good idea to pin her thoughts elsewhere . |