Example sentences of "[verb] for a good [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A level-top , apart from its looking well , was emphasized for a good economic reason : if the ploughland was level , the drill coulters would bite in at an uniform depth , and sow the seed in the same way ; the ears of corn would then mature at approximately the same time and all the seeds of corn would be approximately the same size . |
| 2 | Australia will be favourites , but at least we are prepared for a good old battle . ’ |
| 3 | The herbs must be in the best possible condition and generously used for a good refreshing taste . |
| 4 | At first it will be surrounded and sniffed and if it appears friendly then a good licking follows and if this is accepted by the stranger then it 's usually used for a good old scratch . |
| 5 | Later , you 'll use races to help monitor your progress , but first of all you need to go through some basic steps to establish the habits and strengths needed for a good running programme . |
| 6 | Alcohol can make a big difference to the final bill so take care choosing wines and think of opting for a good sparkling wine rather than Champagne . |
| 7 | Demand for a good long read has traditionally been fed by periodicals and literary journals of all kinds which carry long stories , essays , poetry or serialised novels . |
| 8 | Finlayson thought for a good long time , while he stared at Callaghan 's bright new buttons . |
| 9 | I 'll settle for a good long engagement — to give you both time to be sure . ’ |
| 10 | Good bonding with reliable adhesives also makes for a good leak-free join . |
| 11 | They are both required for a good comprehensive system of community care and the presence of the former will reduce , but not remove , the need for the latter . |