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 .
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