Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adv prt] a good [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I got to work up a good sweat . |
| 2 | Remoteness is still the keynote of this region , but a Charlton reiving party would be hard put to it these days to work up a good gallop along the upper reaches of the North Tyne River . |
| 3 | But in a cold , late spring I find it difficult if not impossible to work up a good tilth in time for mangolds . |
| 4 | In a cold , late spring it may prove difficult to graze off the rye in time to work up a good tilth for mangolds . |
| 5 | I figured that if I asked for a transfer I 'd either get a rise or would be able to work out a better deal for myself if I went elsewhere . |
| 6 | ‘ Senility is known to set in a good deal earlier in many cases . ’ |
| 7 | At the moment it seems that Labour is poised to pick up a good swathe of its targets — but not , yet , quite enough of them to put Mr Kinnock safely into Downing Street . |
| 8 | Phillips says that ‘ at first we try to set up a good rapport and explore the range of powers claimed . |
| 9 | Molly and Mary both had things to do that evening , so Yanto had arranged to meet Billy in the Boar to round off a good weekend . |
| 10 | ‘ We want to put on a good performance , and I believe we can win this one if we adopt a positive attitude . ’ |
| 11 | It is difficult to believe that a desire to put on a good show at an exhibition could shape a major research programme . |
| 12 | Pubs could become for her extensions of the office , places to put on a good show for the Yard , swilling pints of bitter with the lads to enhance her image . |
| 13 | Paul said : ‘ We have been training throughout the winter and are hoping to put on a good show for Scotland . |
| 14 | Bombay has been a good ground for me in the past , but we need to put in a better performance than we have been doing . |
| 15 | I have since asked my constituent for an update of the position and she has confirmed that the family has had to put in a good deal more extra money to finance both daughters than it had previously expected . |
| 16 | Moran said : ‘ Director Jack Walker 's money has enabled the manager to put down a good foundation and if we can get Roy coming in alongside the likes of Alan Shearer , the club will really be going places . ’ |
| 17 | I 'm going to put up a good fight . |
| 18 | She was held by the disturbing events of the night , and here was her chance to wait out a better understanding of them on the spot . |
| 19 | The ability to carry out a good assessment requires the combination of a number of personal skills , and the active use of a large body of knowledge . |
| 20 | ‘ I like to build up a good bed of hops . |
| 21 | They are also proud they have managed to build up a good trade but after 15 years service at the Travellers Rest , Cockerton , the couple plan to quit in June . |
| 22 | A fat lot he even cared about being late for church and she trying to keep up a good style . |
| 23 | Folly followed her guide , praying that the girl would n't ask why she wanted to see Luke Hunter , and trying to think up a good excuse in case she did . |
| 24 | ‘ It 's easy to think up a good idea for a restaurant . |
| 25 | It 's easy to think up a good idea for a restaurant . |
| 26 | Truthfully , of course ; I 'd see how it sounded , and if it were too reprehensible , well , I 'd just have to think up a good lie , that was all , right now at the outset , and stick to it until perhaps I 'd begin to believe it myself . |
| 27 | The foot placement is very important as it encourages the rest of the body to take up a good position . |
| 28 | I 'm tired and depressed and afraid to take up a good job offer . |
| 29 | Like I like to bring on a good horse properly . |
| 30 | She longed to say it to his face , but somehow she could n't quite bring herself to do so , especially as they had just agreed to try to bring about a better working relationship . |