Example sentences of "[not/n't] [verb] [prep] a better " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | ‘ I am anxious that you should stay here until I return and I can not think of a better way of making sure you do than by putting you in charge of my property , ’ he explained . |
| 2 | I note in passing , however , that , when it comes to squandering the nation 's money , I can not think of a better example than the enormous amounts squandered by the Government in setting up the machinery for the administration of the poll tax , which is now to be totally unwound . |
| 3 | Teenage farm workers are particularly sensitive to their image at an age when they are dating girls who may or may not hope for a better future than that of a farm worker 's wife . |
| 4 | It is time that your creative talents were developed alongside individuals who are of like mind and outlook , and you could not wish for a better planetary set-up to further your aims and ambitions : the past few years have taught you all you need to know about self-survival . |
| 5 | You could not ask for a better curtain-raiser to the day 's racing . |
| 6 | I ca n't think of a better meal than an omelette with salad and French bread . |
| 7 | ‘ I want to have a full career here and I could n't think of a better way to do that . |
| 8 | Sorvino could n't think of a better reason to get away from the ice-pick drone of the alarm . |
| 9 | We ca n't think of a better guarantee that you 'll get what you pay for . |
| 10 | I could n't think of a better place to end this leg of the tour than Belfast . ’ |
| 11 | So wh what I 'm saying is erm , our modern view , the consequence of this is our modern view of evolution and I ca n't think of a better way to illustrate it than this , is that organisms ultimately are , can really been seen , rather like this . |
| 12 | You and the good doctor are thick as thieves , and I ca n't think of a better man for you . ’ |
| 13 | It 's no five star hotel … but the volunteers on a work week at Didcot Railway centre ca n't think of a better place to spend their dream holiday . |
| 14 | I mean everything is , is well , regimented , I ca n't think of a better word |
| 15 | We think you 'll agree — you could n't wish for a better match . |
| 16 | ‘ Sure I could n't wish for a better husband for her . ’ |
| 17 | You could n't wish for a better place to work . |
| 18 | The chap is very very experienced , he knows what he 's doing and he 's he you you could n't ask for a better worker really but yes d I I do believe he 's got a problem with his eyesight . |
| 19 | Maybe its a bit difficult for people with either a non UK sense of humour ( I include you Irish folks in UK … sorry guys , but could nt think of a better description … |