Example sentences of "[modal v] provide a good [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The trade should provide a good variety of output for all tastes , from cheap classics to ‘ trash ’ , and in variety of outlets — ‘ B&Q should be seen as a place to buy books . |
| 2 | Jointly valued at £5m , Graseby believes they should provide a good base for improved performance in this area . |
| 3 | A layer of peat and gravel , or leaf-mould and coarse sand or loam should provide a good medium . |
| 4 | Again , although not guaranteed to be foolproof , the basic philosophy of the techniques described should provide a good starting point for the work of others . |
| 5 | Indeed , such an academic structure might provide a good opportunity for the exercise suggested by Graff , in which students ( many of whom would probably be women ) would consider a feminist anthology of women poets of the past , and discuss how far they are admissible into the existing poetic canon , and what theoretical criteria might govern such admission . |
| 6 | Yet the foreign exchange market ( like many other asset markets ) has one feature which may provide a good indicator of what agents ' expectations are . |
| 7 | The latter may provide a good approximation to actual savings behaviour , but in this section we consider for purposes of contrast the rather different approach based on individual life-cycle savings decisions , discussed at some length in Lecture 3 . |
| 8 | The operating agreement it has set up with the Manchester Metrolink — due to start running along several sections of former BR track today — could provide a good foundation . |
| 9 | The book and cassette together would provide a good home refresher course but could be used equally well during a day or evening class revision course . |
| 10 | If we could observe them , it would provide a good test of this picture of a very hot early stage of the universe . |
| 11 | If A had an honest doubt whether there was a contract at all between B and C it has been held that this would provide a good defence but if the doubt is whether A 's rights or C's under two inconsistent agreements should prevail and A chooses to adopt a course which on one view of the law will undoubtedly interfere with C 's rights , it has been said that he must at least show that he was advised and honestly believed that he was entitled to take that course . |
| 12 | One of these areas was an arable field that had been rolled flat , and I felt that this would provide a good opportunity to experiment with the machine 's settings . |
| 13 | She had seen a leaflet about the YCs and thought that this would provide a good way of getting to know people . |
| 14 | The Shah suggested , and the White House agreed , that the visit would provide a good chance for Carter to talk to King Hussein , whom both men wanted to encourage into the Israeli-Egyptian peace process . |
| 15 | It is suggested that the Commissioner would provide a good model for the establishment of similar posts in other areas of dispute . |
| 16 | A brick wall which does not contain openings will provide a good fire barrier and can , therefore , be sited on the boundary . |
| 17 | It is very valuable to you since it will be detailed and original , may criticise other historians ' views and will provide a good insight into the wide range of sources that historians must consult before they are able to offer convincing interpretations ( see their use of footnotes and consult the bibliographies ) . |
| 18 | So , we could have somebody start at twenty pound a month and we know we can make a profit and we can provide a good service to the clients , a good level of cover . |
| 19 | In both hot and cold climates you can provide a good quality result , and it is no accident so many of the world 's ‘ serious ’ wines are made with Cabernet Sauvignon . |
| 20 | Some firms of solicitors have offices in Brussels so that they can provide a good quality of service to their clients whose interests are governed directly by Community law . |
| 21 | This can provide a good indication of what the advertisement is achieving in terms of communication — what people are getting out of it . |
| 22 | Moore says that the bank has developed a general policy that loans to small , high-technology firms can provide a good source of business . |