Example sentences of "[to-vb] they [prep] [adj] condition " in BNC.
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| 1 | The doors are tough and durable , and they require almost no maintenance , a quick wash down being all that is required to restore them to pristine condition . , , . |
| 2 | Set against these points is the maintenance problem ; softwood doors need regular decoration to keep rot at bay , and even hardwoods require regular treatment with preservative and stain to keep them in good condition . |
| 3 | However , it was a year of drought , and at the stud all the mares were given daily feeds of oats and hay to keep them in good condition ; but Minyip , due to long habit , refused to eat anything but the poorest hay . |
| 4 | Soak your nails in warm olive oil once a week to keep them in good condition . |
| 5 | TOOL SAFETY Hints and tips on how to avoid injuries while working with hand and power equipment — plus advice on maintaining tools to keep them in top condition . |
| 6 | Keeping braillers , typewriters and even magnifiers in their cases , or at least under covers when not in use , helps to maintain them in good condition , since dust and grime can cause damaged surfaces . |
| 7 | The defendant had some reason for wishing to weigh the boilers ; and he could do so only by obtaining permission from the plaintiff , which he did obtain by promising to return them in good condition . |