Example sentences of "[verb] for a good [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Needless to say , this attitude did not make for a good marriage . |
| 2 | Either because he had the hump or because he thought it would make for a good show he started smashing the footlights one by one . |
| 3 | Second , the fall in unemployment adds something to the theory that the economy has in fact been recovering for a good deal longer than generally realised . |
| 4 | The three major schemes — the Library of Congress Classification Scheme , the Universal Decimal Classification Scheme and the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme — are treated in most detail , since they account for a good proportion of classification practice . |
| 5 | We have made real progress in developing our non-oil related businesses where sales now account for a good proportion of the Group 's turnover |
| 6 | Scott inherited the family estate in 1596 , but from 1612 until towards the end of his life he lived for a good part of the year in Canterbury . |
| 7 | Whatever the colour scheme , whatever the style , these pretty white duvet covers and pillowcases from Lace Lady will fit in like a dream — and make for a good night 's sleep . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | He always got that train , he was entirely reliable , steady , though no older than she , designed for a good husband and father . |
| 10 | New York has always been the place to come for a good show trial . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | They do n't set their own terms about what they expect for a good quality of life , so other people do it for them and we do a bad job of it . ’ |
| 13 | If you are to be awkward then my mother will not know where she stands for a good deal of time . ’ |
| 14 | It was nice of them to let me join in , they were very patient , but you could see they were itching for a good game and I 'm just hopeless . |
| 15 | Everyone had come for a good time , and they did not want it spoiling by some wildmen . |
| 16 | But the Wimpey Homes Southampton regional director was happy to get his hands wet for a good cause . |
| 17 | A TOTALLY PSYCHEDELIC GUY , aged 16 , who lives for a good time is out to see if there are any zany females into Pink Floyd , Cult and The Who . |
| 18 | TIM SWALES : Looks for a good season |
| 19 | And there 's a couple of blokes I need to talk to , old mates who I can trust for a good turn , if and when I hear that you need it . |
| 20 | Middlesbrough hope for a good crowd despite it being the third home game of the week . |
| 21 | They are now looking for a good buyer who would be willing to continue their lifetime 's work , and either buy the stock separately , or as a whole package complete with factories . |
| 22 | ‘ I will be looking for a good attitude from everyone . ’ |
| 23 | The Breed Club runs a rescue and rehoming service which often ( sadly ) has an older ‘ Charlie ’ looking for a good home . |
| 24 | A CANINE hero who helped save a dog which was dying from rat poison is now looking for a good home . |
| 25 | Midland Air Museum at Coventry are looking for a good home for the fuselage and other components of Messenger IV VP-KJL . |
| 26 | Many of the interesting books of flower paintings in the Library have been donated or bequeathed by plant lovers who are looking for a good home for their paintings . |
| 27 | That 's why the next match is so important we 're looking for a good performance and ultimately a good result . ’ |
| 28 | If you have £10,000 or more to invest , you 'll be looking for a good return on your money . |
| 29 | History has shown that investing in the stock market during times of economic recovery has proved rewarding for investors who are looking for a good return over the longer term . |
| 30 | At other times you may simply be looking for a good story with situations and characters which will interest and entertain your students . |