Example sentences of "[noun] make for a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After the concert , Branson explained how difficult it was to sell Oldfield 's music in America ; indeed , the only way Virgin had been able to find an American distributor for his records at all was on the back of a deal made for a new group on the label , XTC — precisely the kind of music Oldfield abhorred . |
| 2 | You do n't need guests , you do n't need freezing weather or any other excuse to put pudding on the menu — although it is true that a good pudding shared with like-minded Billy Bunters makes for a convivial party , and if the day dawns cold and frosty it may give an agreeable edge to appetites . |
| 3 | But few can doubt that Europe 's varied assortment of nations makes for a conflicting assortment of company commercial strategies and government policies . |
| 4 | Three Fokker Dr.I replicas made for a fascinating sight , added to which came the Great War Combat Team and a decidedly real SE.5A . |
| 5 | Bristol , linked via the Severn valley to an exceptionally productive hinterland , was second in 1700 , but with an inconvenient 7-mile approach up the Avon and with congestion making for a slow turnaround , limits to its expansion were already becoming visible . |
| 6 | Greater descriptive flexibility makes for a greater flexibility in the formulation of laws . |
| 7 | Mixing elements of new and old , ‘ Shake … ' 's organic , loose-limbed rock'n'roll made for a bracing antidote to the prevailing pomp and precision of The Crowes ’ hard rock rivals . |
| 8 | We believe that this aspect of general SVQs makes for a better programme , because it emphasises the vocational relevance of skills like numeracy and information technology . |
| 9 | All these conditions make for a higher incidence of illness among working-class than middle-class babies . |
| 10 | Yup , if the music marathon ever began to flag and the 26-mile version was a non-starter , then the TV election race made for a vital diversion . |
| 11 | Each promotion was tailor made for a specific group . |
| 12 | A light Formica finish makes for a cheerful interior |
| 13 | Chainsaw guitars and dreamy vocals make for a volatile cocktail which when mixed leaves a sweet taste . |
| 14 | Chainsaw guitars and dreamy vocals make for a volatile cocktail which when mixed leaves a sweet taste . |
| 15 | The authority upheld a complaint in 1987 against Unigate over a similiar claim made for a calcium-enriched milk called Calcia . |
| 16 | The progressive questioning of the staff made for a terrible atmosphere in the Staff Common Room . |
| 17 | Heating water etc. to cope with large quantities of laundry made for a periodic need to bring in extra labour over that maintained in the household . |
| 18 | Her view of nuclear , family-based learning makes for a neat theory , which has been highly effective in getting feminist and other psychologists to acknowledge that early emotional experiences , often neglected in their work , affect gender strongly . |
| 19 | Remnants of Wales ' rich industrial past make for a fascinating walk in the Sirhowy Valley . |
| 20 | She bought a dress made for a Peruvian bride , high-necked , tight-waisted , with big sleeves and a big floor-length skirt , white as a white rose , with white satin ribbons and white lace . |
| 21 | ( Right ) On a commemorative scabbard made for a senior officer , Augustus appears in the pose of Jupiter , and receives a statuette of Victory from Tiberius . |
| 22 | The crisp Highland air makes for a fine display of steam form K1 No 2005 as it hauls the Royal Scotsman along the shore of Loch Eil on the Fort William to Mallaig line in 1988 . |
| 23 | Sue and Richard instantly commented on how relaxing it was to drive : smooth handling and seats designed to orthopaedic specifications make for a comfortable journey . |
| 24 | New York makes for a glaring contrast , its sky-scraping towers and constantly changing moods stamping this whirlpool of a metropolis with an excitement and energy the world has rarely seen ; Washington DC acts as a statement of political dominance , retaining a cool air of refined detachment in its stately buildings and gracious avenues . |
| 25 | The red wines of this region are practically built for winter ; its deep purple colour and woody aroma make for a warming wine . |
| 26 | Paying Your Way made for a comfortable life , with plenty of unsolicited adventure on the way . |
| 27 | Are the casts legitimate works of art , or unsanctioned spin-offs made for a quick profit ? |
| 28 | I am normally wary of accepting claims made for a particular recording at the back of liner notes but when Chesky Records maintains that you can hear the difference in the sound quality of its discs , Chesky is by no means overstating the case . |
| 29 | Life must go on , and eight records makes for a tight fit in a 40-minute programme . |
| 30 | In this case , the mating of these unique bodies and the Bartolini systems makes for a distinctive family sound . |