Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] make him [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 He was immediately dispatched to the scene , where his energy , intelligence and presence of mind made him the chief decision-taker in the first days after the explosion of reactor number four .
2 Reality was his byword and Drew 's rugged features and dexterity with horses made him a natural choice .
3 For Foster the resurfaced family tradition of unionism and his newly acquired loyalty to Paisley made him an active and enthusiastic supporter of his political activities .
4 He was more than a little inclined to pomposity ( ‘ I am bound to speak in terms of high eulogium on the subject of Rouen 's literary reputation ’ ) , but his fussiness over detail makes him a useful informant .
5 In addition Norman 's capacity for enjoyment made him an excellent companion on their trips abroad .
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