Example sentences of "[conj] [pron] [verb] make [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The idea that one could go right round the universe and end up where one started makes good science fiction , but it does n't have much practical significance , because it can be shown that the universe would recollapse to zero size before one could get round . |
| 2 | The " planned estimate " will be sent in all cases , even if you have a meter box outside your property or we have made other arrangements with you for access . |
| 3 | It not only represents the profession towards the Institutions of the EC where it has made significant contributions , but is also the focal point for the discussion of matters of common interest to the profession throughout Europe . |
| 4 | Once again I would stress that neither my client nor I have made any approach to the company apart from this letter . |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't think that I 've made great strides in the game ’ , he comments , ‘ but I 've made steady progress since I turned pro . ’ |
| 6 | Does that mean that I 've made lumpy custard ? |
| 7 | I felt that I had to make some sort of social effort so I swung my legs off the bed and sat sheepishly on the edge . |
| 8 | When I was chided by someone for seeming oblivious of ‘ the magnitude of the accounting operation ’ I said that it was because of my consciousness of the magnitude of all other operations that I dared to make these demands of Mr Whalley , who perfectly understands in any case . |
| 9 | But , most importantly , its just that I have made more friends there . |
| 10 | Eventually he wrote ‘ I am in such a stew over Primavera that I have made some sketches myself . |
| 11 | There were n't many people sitting near us , so I tried to make polite conversation , but he was n't having any . |
| 12 | Once I 'd made that decision nothing was going to stop me . |
| 13 | Although she had made some photocopies to study later , it was possible that Adam might be able to clear the matter up in a few moments . |
| 14 | The landlord was aware of the fact that she had made that application but , notwithstanding that , on 4 December 1989 he applied for execution . |
| 15 | She told us that she had made several visits to the London Zoo and so was familiar with the appearance of modern apes . |
| 16 | She was indicted on Nov. 21 and on Dec. 6 pleaded not guilty in a Baltimore federal court to charges that she had embezzled $5,600,000 in funds from the HUD and that she had made false statements to the government . |
| 17 | ‘ I 'm just going to go over the fence and see what Camille 's doing , ’ said Scarlet , loath to say what she really meant — that she wanted to make sure Camille was all right — because that would imply that she might not be . |
| 18 | I note that you 've made some headway towards solving things on the technical front . |
| 19 | At the end of a year it 's good to look back and to feel that you have made some progress in your spiritual life . |
| 20 | But once you 've made this sauce of yours I suggest you have a bath and a rest before we eat . |
| 21 | I will say , however , that I expect all the countries that we assist to make further progress towards democracy and increased accountability : we consider that vital . |
| 22 | An official government report published in July 1991 has concluded that we need to make substantial changes to the typical British diet if we are to reduce some of the major health concerns such as heart disease . |
| 23 | ‘ Much remains to be done to grasp the opportunities that will arise , but I believe that we have made real progress in starting to do just that . ’ |
| 24 | I am pleased that we have made good progress in this strategy by gaining a strong portfolio of business in the UK private sector and overseas . |
| 25 | So to say , ‘ Jesus is God ’ , does not imply or claim that we have made direct observation of a hidden ‘ divine nature ’ in him , or explored his relationship with the Father from the inside . |
| 26 | I think that it would be helpful if , at this point , I were to remind the House that we have made special provision for students in certain groups . |
| 27 | I hope that the Minister will realise that we have made sensible suggestions . |
| 28 | Although they had made high mileage cars look like low mileage ones , they had sold them at high mileage car prices . |
| 29 | Although they have made some ventures into the high street , their major specialism is the finance of international trade and they deal extensively in the foreign exchange market . |
| 30 | In virtually all cases secondary teachers have experienced least activity , although they have made most use of in-service days , staff questionnaires and pupil questionnaires to conduct the review . |