Example sentences of "and [be] good " in BNC.
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| 1 | T'would have done you no harm , and been good for the |
| 2 | Assuming profits of £2.9m this year , the shares are on a prospective multiple of under 10 and are good value . |
| 3 | They propagate easily , stand the winter well and are good and sturdy — as Hazel says , almost bomb-proof . |
| 4 | The cows calve easily and are good mothers , with plenty of milk to rear a good calf and with good fertility . |
| 5 | Flats are suitable for larger strokes , holding a good charge of pigment and are good for hard edges . |
| 6 | If they are not paid on presentation they do represent proof of your debt and are good evidence if litigation is necessary . |
| 7 | If school is becoming a place that you do not enjoy , where you doubt your competence , and whose value you are questioning — then find an alternative activity that you enjoy , value and are good at . |
| 8 | Traditionally they are associated with all kinds of bean dishes , and are good digestants in that they prevent flatulence . |
| 9 | They are usually well-disposed towards researchers and are good subjects for interview as well as questionnaires . |
| 10 | Another alternative is to use disposable paper bags — these are also much more flexible to work with and are good for very delicate piping . |
| 11 | ‘ They have a lot of ability and are good players , but they need some tact . |
| 12 | You must please men and be good in bed . |
| 13 | We would like to hear from people who regularly attend Auction Sales in different areas or who would be prepared to attend and be good enough to send us regular fair and balanced reports of their observations ; conclusions and recommendations with regard to the numbers of and general condition of the animals ; their handling and treatment ; attendance by officials at the Sales ; facilities for the animals , e.g. hay , water , etc. , and more particularly what happens to the rubbish section ? |
| 14 | England should concede that bravely and be good losers . |
| 15 | Well I says to Lindsey , said if you ever want me out of that hospital Lindsey you 'd better start and be good . |
| 16 | They came across a case of English pottery and porcelain on one of their sorties and were good enough to let me know about it . |
| 17 | Sheridan , Seaman , Linighan , Sellars ( twice ! ) , all went for paltry sums and were good buys . |
| 18 | We had a bachelor party on board , who were out for a little merrymaking : an island marriage ball had wooed them from the desk of the counting-house , and having had a taste of the free air of these parts , and being good fellows well met , a few more days of healthful roving have a gleeful appendix to the gaieties of the wedding . |
| 19 | And being good at work too , it did n't seem fair on some of the others who had n't got the half of what you had , and could n't even spell or add . |
| 20 | He participates enthusiastically in all the activities and is good in all of them . |
| 21 | ‘ It has a full complement , a crew , an armoury and is good for putting to sea at a moment 's notice . ’ |
| 22 | Called Boar-Mate , it is available from farm suppliers at about Pounds 2.50 a tin and is good for more than 100 matings — just do n't take your girlfriend for a romantic walk near a pig farm . |
| 23 | So unless your customer is particularly devious , and is good at it , the chances are that he can be found quite quickly and for a reasonable fee . |
| 24 | Big Chappie scores goals , has physical presence and is good in the air — all the things that Manchester United need up front . |
| 25 | Some will say ‘ He 's cuddly and can be very sensitive at times ’ or ‘ She is lovable some of the time and is good when we go out ’ . |
| 26 | The infusion alone can be taken internally ( sweetened with honey ) and is good for the complexion , poor circulation and for ulcers . |
| 27 | Therefore this simple technique of counting vessels as an assessment of angiogenesis does provide us with additional prognostic information and is good for patients . |
| 28 | By contrast , Ratner stuck to what he was and is good at : jewellery retailing . |
| 29 | it encourages motivation and is good for morale ; |
| 30 | That serves two purposes — it keeps the costs down and is good therapy for the inmates , making them feel more useful . |