Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] good to be " in BNC.
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1 | Their penchant for turning defence into attack is well-known but Antrim could have their measure this time round although that might be considered too good to be true in some quarters . |
2 | It seemed too good to be true — I was going to Scarborough . |
3 | It seemed too good to be true and when Robyn had said all that was necessary she sat back and eyed him with suspicion . |
4 | It seemed too good to be true . ’ |
5 | Its villages look too good to be true . |
6 | Most of them are very reputable , but do be cautious about promises which sound too good to be true . |
7 | That sounds too good to be true . |
8 | Sounds too good to be true ? |
9 | If it sounds too good to be true I assure you it 's not . |
10 | I know this sounds too good to be true but it can be done . |
11 | Eating out for two at half price and discounts for parties of four sounds too good to be true . |
12 | Sounds too good to be true ? |
13 | Sounds too good to be true ? |
14 | And they say if the price SEEMS too good to be true , then it probably IS . |
15 | He had seemed too good to be true — the perfectly attired golfer , with check cap , patterned pullover , tartan trousers and , most improbable of all , a Royal and Ancient tie . |
16 | Several times he almost stopped himself , but it felt so good to be unburdened that he let his tongue defy his better judgement . |
17 | It felt so good to be held close , to feel the warm security of his arms around her . |
18 | Commander Whitehead , a jovial , dashing , red-bearded figure with a Homburg and a briefcase , cheerfully splashing tonic water about on convivial occasions , looked too good to be true . |