Example sentences of "[verb] make [noun] for [pron] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Although Mr Patten said it was too early to discuss his political future , the Tories are now expected to find a safe seat in which the sitting member can be persuaded to make way for his early return to Westminster .
2 The ILP was in decline and the Communist Party " was seriously attempting to make amends for its previous abuse of the rest of the labour movement .
3 He died in 1753 , in his ninety-third year , having made arrangements for his great collections , valued at £80,000 , to be left to the nation , on the condition that £20,000 be paid to his daughters .
4 On Day 16 we started making plans for our tangible and intangible goals .
5 He never liked making excuses for his wealthy background .
6 And , with that end in view , Ross had made arrangements for their immediate departure for Australia .
7 The Chambers Park side were determined to make amends for their poor showing in last season 's final when they lost 1–0 to Pegasus , and desperately wanted to return to Europe .
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