Example sentences of "[adj] make their [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | While some made their way to the more traditional setting of the cafe by choice , two of them in denim overalls and safety boots set about the polishing , cleaning and oiling of duty loco , Maid Marian . |
| 2 | Some work in a hotel , some make their living from the sea , maybe fishing , maybe making boats . |
| 3 | This made their defeat in the one-day internationals easier for them to bear . |
| 4 | It still seemed quite amazing the old traders should have chosen a route as totally inhospitable as this to make their crossing of the Himalayan barrier . |
| 5 | Most target companies are likely to make their purchases through the market ; however , where a significant shareholder wishes to dispose of his holding , an off-market purchase may be made to prevent the shares falling into the hands of a predator . |
| 6 | Youngsters aged between 14 and 18 made their bids for the title of Cleveland 's Young Consumer of the Year at Middlesbrough town hall last night . |
| 7 | All make their contribution to the British Army , which is organised so that they can remain intensely proud of their Englishness , Irishness , Scottishness and Welshness , while fighting for Britain . |
| 8 | If you have a literary bent , there is a lot that will appeal to you here ; Wordsworth , Ruskin and Beatrix Potter all made their homes in the vicinity and today these ‘ shrines ’ are open to the public . |
| 9 | Then came a succession of other girls , all talented , all making their contribution to the programme . |
| 10 | While the force inside the stockade could batter the attackers from behind its stout fence , another detachment of men could steal out and close in on the attackers ' flank on the landward side ; the Rebecca 's guns covered the beach below the settlement , so they would not be able to make their approach from the beach , unless they discounted major losses of life . |
| 11 | Most of the outstanding men who first made their name in the amateur game , turned professional — Tilden , Perry , Budge , Gonzales ‘ Sedgman , Trabert , and then Rosewall , Hoad , and finally Rod Laver . |
| 12 | Alan Calladine said : ‘ We are confident that this shop will be a success with its appealing range of gifts , toys and souvenirs and we hope that the people of Ripley and those shopping in Ripley will find it more convenient to make their bookings for the centre 's special services than Butterley Station . ’ |
| 13 | Lindsey watched as the two made their way up the ward . |
| 14 | The few songs that The Wedding Present released in 1988 made their way into the various end of year charts . |
| 15 | Both made their error at the treble which was by far the most troublesome obstacle . |