Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] a good [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Computer-aided design may make a good designer out of a sloppy one .
2 They may need a good deal of support because of these conflicts , yet this is rarely available .
3 For example , a pupil who is mastering literacy and numeracy with few difficulties will spend a considerable amount of time in the ordinary classroom , but another may need a good deal of specialised help and be at a stage of going to only one or two lessons daily in the fully integrated situation .
4 So this should make a good paperback , one hopes at under £10 .
5 There 's some quality body parts lying around her ; should make a good monster .
6 Should make a good picture some time .
7 In order to constitute a binding promise , the plaintiff must show a good consideration , something beneficial to the defendant , or detrimental to the plaintiff .
8 It is therefore correct that the address should preview a good impact position .
9 Two measures should do a good deal to grease the wheels of the City 's securities business .
10 The coins , therefore , should give a good indication of examples in circulation at the very end of the fourth century .
11 As a book reviewer of some 25 years experience I am not , and never will be , of the school that thinks that because you have been given a free book , you should give a good review .
12 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 .
13 Jointly valued at £5m , Graseby believes they should provide a good base for improved performance in this area .
14 A layer of peat and gravel , or leaf-mould and coarse sand or loam should provide a good medium .
15 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 .
16 Must like a good laugh and be fun to get on with .
17 On that thought , a streak of fairness smote Fabia and she became guiltily aware that , since he must spend a good deal of his time cooped up in his office , it was no wonder that he wanted to enjoy his walks without any prying journalist asking the ‘ whys and wherefores ’ of everything .
18 I had been complaining that one day I must become a good daughter again and go back home for a visit .
19 The planting medium should contain a good amount of humus .
20 ‘ An' I must set a good table for the funeral . ’
21 Since the detrimental effects of many chemicals used within the environment are now only too well known , it seems natural that the National Trust , as a high-profile conservation body , should set a good example .
22 My father says that a teacher should set a good example for the children , by respecting each one , whether them black or white .
23 The director of health promotion , Dr Phil Hanlon , said it was important that the board should set a good example to other organisations .
24 Thirdly , the clinical teacher must develop a good relationship with the learner .
25 We try to determine the bodily functions that have become disjointed … the patient should have a good sleep , eat properly and the bowels must move more regularly .
26 I just think you should have a good sleep .
27 ‘ They should have a good reputation and be prudent accountants .
28 Sponsorship has raised about £300,000 for the British Garden , which should have a good chance of winning the competition .
29 He was more concerned that his guests should have a good breakfast .
30 More importantly , by the time you finish this chapter , you should have a good idea of the right size and shape for your body .
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