Example sentences of "good basis for " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 've always been a d-i-y enthusiast , but it 's been more through lack of funds than genuine enthusiasm — not exactly a good basis for totally renovating a derelict house . |
| 2 | It remains highly questionable why such a sensational and unrealistic play should be thought worthy of attention in the first place , but this is perhaps indicative of attitudes within the theatre that mental handicap is a good basis for plays written by writers who have no understanding of mental handicap but view it as a subject of horror around which some dramatic scenario can be created . |
| 3 | The first , An Introduction to Ada by S. J. Young , provides a solid systematic coursebook , with adequate examples , and would be a good basis for an academically orientated second-year course . |
| 4 | ‘ I think marriage can be a very good basis for developing your own personality , provided you feel that is something of value to do and not just selfish . |
| 5 | Foods such as millet and sweet potatoes make a good basis for baby foods , and if the baby does become sensitive to them , at least they are no trouble to avoid in later years . |
| 6 | The argument is that it therefore provides a good basis for a fair and orderly grading structure . |
| 7 | And although Platinum has , like the spreadsheet solution that preceded it , some limitations , he sees it as a good basis for future developments . |
| 8 | However , they are limited in that they create artificial contexts which may not provide a good basis for predicting performance in other settings . |
| 9 | The advantage of this sort of work is that the descriptions of cellular mechanisms are very detailed and this provides a good basis for determining whether the same cellular mechanisms are available in mammals . |
| 10 | Strain them ( keep the liquid — it will make a good basis for a vegetable soup ) , put them in a bowl and while still hot stir in plenty of olive oil , sliced onion , garlic , parsley , and a little vinegar . |
| 11 | ‘ There is no doubt that climate affects landform development but it does not provide a good basis for a general theory of landscape evolution' |
| 12 | There is , therefore , a good basis for comparison of results with other studies . |
| 13 | Does the assumption of a perfectly competitive economy at full employment provide a good basis for the analysis of the incidence of taxation ? |
| 14 | Both leaders admitted that several issues remained unresolved by the treaty , but they described it as a good basis for the development of future bilateral relations . |
| 15 | ‘ Sale or return , ’ he said , ‘ is a very good basis for a business deal . |
| 16 | The entity-relationship diagrams , which are particularly useful in the initial analysis and as an overview of the data model , prove a good basis for communication with managers and users . |
| 17 | The degrees offered by the department provide a good basis for entering a number of professions , such as teaching in universities , art schools ( especially for those with a combined practical and academic degree ) , colleges and schools , working in museums and galleries , in publishing and in the book trade in general , in auction houses , in arts administration at local or national level , and in the conservation and display of ancient monuments . |
| 18 | " But wonderful times are n't always a good basis for marriage , " Sara suggested gently . |
| 19 | Hardly a good basis for a successful partnership . ’ |