Example sentences of "[noun sg] leaves a [noun] to " in BNC.

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1 I love my fiancé very much but his personal hygiene leaves a lot to be desired , and judging by the conversations I 've had with friends , their men are just the same .
2 By the way , I hope this might be considered for the ‘ Star Letter ’ as I find distribution to my local newsagent leaves a lot to be desired — if the distributor has not received enough copies , he does n't get any !
3 It does , however , have a problem because its masculinity leaves a lot to be desired .
4 As a form of transport , the goose leaves a lot to be desired .
5 Apparently she thinks his pruning technique leaves a lot to be desired . ’
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