Example sentences of "but [pers pn] makes a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 He exaggerates when he speaks of a ‘ deafening silence , from historians on the land question , but he makes a strong case for placing the land issue near the centre of any sound historical analysis of the period .
2 But he makes a lively film and he will be heard of again .
3 ‘ Of course , he might not be geographically correct , but it makes a good story . ’
4 I doubt that the public will think that the Bill goes far enough — but it makes a good start .
5 ‘ No , ’ he laughed , ‘ but it makes a good tale . ’
6 ‘ That is a slight exaggeration but it makes a serious point . ’
7 That 's a fine distinction , but it makes a big difference . ’
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