Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] make a [noun sg] for " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rovers were 2-0 in the opening 15 minutes through Morrissey and John Aldridge and perhaps made a rod for their own backs by scoring so early and then failing to add to that lead until the 77th minute through Neil McNab . |
| 2 | A Home Office spokesman said : ‘ He went with two prison officers to see a relative and just made a run for it . ’ |
| 3 | My , you have done a lot with your life … is n't it funny how one kid growing up in some little town will branch out and really make a name for himself . |
| 4 | A rabbit would surface and immediately make a bolt for the closest hole when he sensed the hawk . |
| 5 | He 'll nip you and then make a run for it . ’ |
| 6 | The way is then clear for an astute outside agent to purchase shares , realizing their potential and current values are far apart , and subsequently to make a bid for the remainder , with the eventual aim either of realizing the company 's assets , or putting in new management , and hence getting a return on the investment . |