Example sentences of "[conj] it make a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The unpaired 5'T(-1) lies in the major groove of the next duplex , where it makes a Hoogsteen base pair with A17 to form a T.A.T triple helical interaction . |
| 2 | The first , which is currently out of favour , although it made a brief reappearance in Commercial Plastics Ltd v Vincent , is the literal approach . |
| 3 | However , serious differences continued to present obstacles to an agreement : ( i ) the Soviet Union insisted that not all combat aircraft be included in the treaty , although it made an important concession on this point in September ( see p. 36909 ) ; ( ii ) of the five categories of weapons to be included in a treaty-aircraft , helicopters , tanks , armoured vehicles and artillery ( with troops being the sixth element in an agreement ) -consensus on the definition of the weapons system and the items in that category to be included was only reached on artillery ( see below ) ; ( iii ) the Warsaw Pact insisted on an undertaking by NATO to conduct separate negotiations on the reduction of naval forces ( see Malta summit disagreement on naval forces p. 37111 ) ; and ( iv ) the Warsaw Pact demanded that no modernization of short-range missiles by NATO take place ( see also p. 37227 ) . |
| 4 | He is also in charge of an economy so large that it makes a real difference to world trade and to British economic fortunes in particular . |
| 5 | Seeing my disappointment he winked an eye and said , ‘ Well , I must admit that it makes a good story ’ . |
| 6 | Where it differs , is in that it makes a serious effort to put the bits back together again ! |
| 7 | So much modern merchandise is themed with bestselling books that it makes a logical extension to the stock profile . |
| 8 | But what the tār does n't realize is that it makes a perfect target for a gun , stuck up there with its pale fur as clearly visible against the dark rock as the moon is in the sky at night . ’ |
| 9 | Robert Jackson , for example , envisages a " middle way " as a " study of religions conducted in such a way that it makes a distinctive contribution to the pupils ' development of a coherent and personally satisfying set of beliefs and values " ( Jackson 1987 : 17 ) . |
| 10 | Experience in 1989 showed that it makes an excellent garden stake . |
| 11 | The dynamic level is quite low , so it makes a good background to a spoken narration or a solo singer . |
| 12 | And it made a long garage . |
| 13 | The evening was an enjoyable affair and it made a pleasant change not to have to leave Sally behind . |
| 14 | It had a beautiful soft tail and it made a sad sound : ‘ Eee-eee ! ’ |
| 15 | It was very necessary , and it made a sunny improvement in the event . |
| 16 | Anyhow , we had open views over the Heath and Vale of Health and it made a lovely family home even if it was badly designed with a huge wasteful " well " in the middle of the house which had the advantage of enabling us to come downstairs in a series of flying leaps , holding on to tall mahogany pillars at the corners of the stairway . |
| 17 | Chesterton , always a favourite author , was a Christian ; it was at this period that Lewis read The Everlasting Man , and it made a profound impression on him . |
| 18 | He says he was an army officer seconded to the site and it made a remarkable contribution to the war , as well as developing the first computer . |
| 19 | Pesto ( Italian basil and pine nut sauce ) is delicious tossed over hot pasta , and it makes a useful substitute for fresh basil in a vinaigrette dressing . |
| 20 | It 's an event which has a very special atmosphere and it makes a great day out for all the family . |
| 21 | The Waitrose champagne is of the ‘ 83 vintage ; it has a glorious style of its own , light yet biscuity , classy with the muted perfume of hollyhocks and it makes a superb apertif . |
| 22 | A lively , fun resort it really offers something to suit everyone and it makes an ideal base for exploring Veneto 's many other attractions . |
| 23 | ‘ I 'm tired … do n't want a wash , ’ he mumbled , leaning his small sturdy figure against her , and twisting both hands into his dark hair until it made a tangled mass . |
| 24 | Their basic proposition was that we tend to organise and simplify incoming information until it makes a satisfying pattern . |
| 25 | Apple Computer Inc has always jealously guarded its Macintosh environment , but it made a striking gesture when it allowed IBM to build machines that would run the PowerPC version of Macintosh System when the chip is ready . |
| 26 | I do n't know what animal it was , but it made a good meal . |
| 27 | ‘ I only had a couple of hours with him , but it made a tremendous difference . |
| 28 | ‘ But it made a difficult situation impossible , caused distress to her and her husband and sounded the death knell on the marriage which until then , although in difficulties , neither of them had given up hope of saving . ’ |
| 29 | ‘ Of course , he might not be geographically correct , but it makes a good story . ’ |
| 30 | I doubt that the public will think that the Bill goes far enough — but it makes a good start . |