Example sentences of "[to-vb] on [art] good [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I buy a harmonium — nearly an organ — and spend the rest of my life playing it , thickened with doleful dirges , vainly trying to lay the trauma , my only satisfaction the ashen faced , staring eyed audiences staggering out at the end of performances , primed , and ready to carry on the good work . |
| 2 | ‘ We want to put on a good performance , and I believe we can win this one if we adopt a positive attitude . ’ |
| 3 | It is difficult to believe that a desire to put on a good show at an exhibition could shape a major research programme . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | Paul said : ‘ We have been training throughout the winter and are hoping to put on a good show for Scotland . |
| 6 | Like I like to bring on a good horse properly . |