Example sentences of "[vb base] for a good [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . ’ |
| 5 | But the Wimpey Homes Southampton regional director was happy to get his hands wet for a good cause . |
| 6 | Middlesbrough hope for a good crowd despite it being the third home game of the week . |
| 7 | In the opening ‘ Funeral March ’ , for instance , Ozawa chooses tempi which allow for a good deal of flexibility , but although the Boston strings produce much expressive warmth in their long melodic lines , the doom-laden atmosphere is not immediately obvious . |
| 8 | For this amount , go for a good quality bed of cheaper construction ( such as open springs ) rather than a bottom-of-the-range pocket-sprung model . |
| 9 | Subject : I go for a good win |
| 10 | ‘ Women always ask for a good contraceptive because they really need one . |
| 11 | We live in hope that John Hume 's mission to the Provos will succeed , like we always wish for a good summer . |
| 12 | People continued to go about their daily lives , make their plans , take decisions , eat , drink , love , pray for a good harvest , pray for rain , in complete ignorance of the dramatic effect this far-off encounter would have on their lives . |