Example sentences of "for a good [adj] hours " in BNC.
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| 1 | The ribs should be barbecued well away from direct heat for a good two hours — begin basting with sauce only during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking , otherwise the sauce will taste bitter . |
| 2 | On the other hand , I sat in my New York hotel room for a good five hours ' Bloomingdale-spending time watching Sex Lies and Videotape , The Fabulous Baker Boys and Sea of Love without so much as moving to the fridge to flex a buttock muscle of my own . |
| 3 | Larger leaves like these are best left completely submerged in cold water for a good six hours before being used in arrangements . |
| 4 | ‘ I did n't think of anything for a good few hours , ’ he admitted throatily . |
| 5 | Apply it with a roller in a thin , even coat and let it dry without disturbing it for a good 24 hours . |