Example sentences of "[to-vb] up 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 | 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 . |
| 6 | Phillips says that ‘ at first we try to set up a good rapport and explore the range of powers claimed . |
| 7 | I 'm going to put up a good fight . |
| 8 | ‘ I like to build up a good bed of hops . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | A fat lot he even cared about being late for church and she trying to keep up a good style . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | ‘ It 's easy to think up a good idea for a restaurant . |
| 13 | It 's easy to think up a good idea for a restaurant . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | The foot placement is very important as it encourages the rest of the body to take up a good position . |
| 16 | I 'm tired and depressed and afraid to take up a good job offer . |