Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] for the good " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although forewarned by the bombardment , the Germans had not temporarily withdrawn from the heights ; so the troops in their trenches were bombarded for the best part of a week and could receive no food or relief from the devastating artillery fire . |
| 2 | There were three awards in both colour and black and white classes , with a top prize of £100. £10 consolation prizes were awarded for the best photo of each of the islands five vintage transport systems , a member of staff and the best junior entry . |
| 3 | And it was done for the best , although I must admit it did n't turn out like that . |
| 4 | Having placed these matters on record in its minutes , the London committee proceeded to its own business : ( i ) a prize of 10 guineas was offered for the best description of not more than 20 cases of glanders ; ( ii ) the circularisation of honorary and subscribing members , asking for their ‘ communications on the veterinary art ’ . |
| 5 | And just when I thought everything was changing for the better . |
| 6 | It looked as though Hereford 's away form was changing for the better on Saturday when they drew at Mansfield , but last night an attacking display by struggling Doncaster had them on the retreat again . |
| 7 | I was hoping for the best , never believing this sort of thing could happen to my own little horse . |