Example sentences of "[noun] [vb past] n't make " in BNC.

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1 The voice always seemed to come from the shadows or from somewhere just aside from where he was looking ; and usually the words did n't make any sense , and they passed through his mind so quickly that they 'd gone before he could reach for them .
2 ‘ Frankly , it 's amazing that Labour did n't make more of the current economic difficulties , ’ he said , expressing vigorous dissatisfaction at the intellectual content of the election campaign .
3 Unfortunately , the Lerwick side did n't make it past the second round .
4 Marc 's bark of disbelief did n't make her pause .
5 At least my condition did n't make me feel sick .
6 Despite his amateur pedigree Coltart did n't make it through pre-qualifying to the Qualifying School in Montpelier last year .
7 The fact that I appeared to be driving the only topless car on the east coast did n't make it any easier .
8 I only wish the box 's artwork did n't make it seem like such a hoot .
9 Mark was one level below Muldoon , so his portrait did n't make it among the VIPs .
10 Her soft-soled sandals did n't make a sound as she crossed the terrace , then she began to make her way through the walled garden , towards the corner where she thought she had seen something — or someone — move .
11 Unfortunately , this conclusion did n't make her feel any better .
12 The rules are quite clear and the Watford lad did n't make a meal of the challenge , ’ said Cox .
13 It was foolish to cry for a dream but it was always so real , and knowing it was only her imagination did n't make it any less painful .
14 However , there are number of players who because their mini-rugby team did n't make Finals Day , would have slipped through the net , and they are asked to contact officials with the prospect of playing in a special mini-rugby game between two ‘ select ’ teams .
15 The way Mr. Mendez decided to go all of a sudden did n't make any sense at all until I thought about it a while .
16 Last night 's accident did n't make this the time to start hurling accusations …
17 She already knew what she was going to see , but the knowledge did n't make it any less unpleasant .
18 The knowledge did n't make her feel any better .
19 And Adam did n't make conversation — just tended his garden and bees .
20 The police spokesman revealed two local men were arrested in connection with the incident but were later released without charge because Hurlock did n't make a complaint .
21 But the smile did n't make him look more attractive , it made him look more dangerous .
22 Things 'd be much easier if people did n't make it so complicated .
23 Talk about giving the game away ! if these people did n't make it so obvious that they 'd pissed their lives away with drink and were n't prepared to do anything about it they 'd get a bit more sympathy .
24 Talk about giving the game away ! if these people did n't make it so obvious that they 'd pissed their lives away with drink and were n't prepared to do anything about it they 'd get a bit more sympathy .
25 Here was an example of an AE who was perfectly " revved " up This is why he was never sacked , even though his bullishness did n't make for enough sales .
26 Erm , that his father did n't make him go to school .
27 ACTION MAN : But Johnson did n't make the final
28 Even the sight of Little Chef and the ponies longingly looking out for her every morning did n't make him relent .
29 She looked down at the floor , wondering why the news did n't make her feel more elated .
30 And God did n't make little green apples , she thought , feeling an almost hysterical desire to laugh , though the situation was anything but amusing .
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