Example sentences of "it was [prep] good [noun] " in BNC.

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1 She knew it was with good reason that she had brought her papers back across the lake that day .
2 it was on good authority , but you know you got , the things get exaggerated
3 The film crew gathered around to admire this splendid piece of furniture , clearly an antique of considerable interest , possibly value — if it was in good order and free of worm and rot .
4 Ray Noorda , chairman of Novell Inc , and Unix System Laboratories Inc chief Roel Pieper visited Japan at the end of last week in an attempt to reassure shareholders and customers of their respective organisations , already , if not soon to become , joint shareholders , that life was proceeding as normal and that the future of Unix as the industry has known it was in good hands .
5 It was in good condition , its shape and window arrangement made the formation of a central light-well unnecessary , and the city council were keen to prevent it from falling into long-term disuse .
6 It was a second-hand weapon , but it was in good condition .
7 Mrs d'Urberville held each bird and felt it carefully to see that it was in good health .
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