Example sentences of "[noun sg] make for [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The family says the seats are lovely and comfy , I say the driving position is good and commanding and the light , quick steering and instant V8 torque make for an effortless drive . |
| 2 | After the concert , Branson explained how difficult it was to sell Oldfield 's music in America ; indeed , the only way Virgin had been able to find an American distributor for his records at all was on the back of a deal made for a new group on the label , XTC — precisely the kind of music Oldfield abhorred . |
| 3 | The Drumbeat Club makes for an excellent evening on shore in Nassau when you can experience authentic Bahamian music in a venue frequented by as many locals as tourists . |
| 4 | However , serum triglyceride levels did not prove to be a significant factor for coronary heart disease in this multivariate analysis and this is probably because of the correction made for the inverse relationship between triglycerides and HDL . |
| 5 | Highlights will include an istoriato plate depicting the ‘ Sack of Rome ’ , made in Urbino between 1527 and 1530 by Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo ( est. $100,000–125,000 ; £62,500–78,125 ) , an armorial istoriato charger illustrating ‘ Orpheus charming the animals ’ of around 1520 ( est. $80,000–100,000 ; £50,000–62,500 ) and a tondino made for the Vitelli family of Città di Castello around 1530 ( est. $50,000–60,000 ; £31,250–37,500 ) . |
| 6 | Bristol , linked via the Severn valley to an exceptionally productive hinterland , was second in 1700 , but with an inconvenient 7-mile approach up the Avon and with congestion making for a slow turnaround , limits to its expansion were already becoming visible . |
| 7 | Mixing elements of new and old , ‘ Shake … ' 's organic , loose-limbed rock'n'roll made for a bracing antidote to the prevailing pomp and precision of The Crowes ’ hard rock rivals . |
| 8 | Yup , if the music marathon ever began to flag and the 26-mile version was a non-starter , then the TV election race made for a vital diversion . |
| 9 | Each promotion was tailor made for a specific group . |
| 10 | Such equipment must be capable of automatic function in the very critical period between the outbreak of fire and the arrival of the fire brigade and in the extreme case under discussion should consist of a zoned in-rack sprinkler system and a zoned system of roof ventilation , both operating on sensitive detection devices and tailor made for the individual risk they protect . |
| 11 | A light Formica finish makes for a cheerful interior |
| 12 | The authority upheld a complaint in 1987 against Unigate over a similiar claim made for a calcium-enriched milk called Calcia . |
| 13 | Heating water etc. to cope with large quantities of laundry made for a periodic need to bring in extra labour over that maintained in the household . |
| 14 | Her view of nuclear , family-based learning makes for a neat theory , which has been highly effective in getting feminist and other psychologists to acknowledge that early emotional experiences , often neglected in their work , affect gender strongly . |
| 15 | A low failure rate makes for an attractive proposition |
| 16 | No one had any comment to make for the excellent reason that everyone had already been convinced of the fact . |
| 17 | Remnants of Wales ' rich industrial past make for a fascinating walk in the Sirhowy Valley . |
| 18 | She bought a dress made for a Peruvian bride , high-necked , tight-waisted , with big sleeves and a big floor-length skirt , white as a white rose , with white satin ribbons and white lace . |
| 19 | ( Right ) On a commemorative scabbard made for a senior officer , Augustus appears in the pose of Jupiter , and receives a statuette of Victory from Tiberius . |
| 20 | The crisp Highland air makes for a fine display of steam form K1 No 2005 as it hauls the Royal Scotsman along the shore of Loch Eil on the Fort William to Mallaig line in 1988 . |
| 21 | In a famous book ( The King 's Two Bodies ) , E. H. Kantorowicz illustrated his theme of the development of Christ-centred kingship with the depiction of the Emperor Otto III on a page of a gospel book made for the imperial church of Aachen probably in the 990s . |
| 22 | The red wines of this region are practically built for winter ; its deep purple colour and woody aroma make for a warming wine . |
| 23 | Paying Your Way made for a comfortable life , with plenty of unsolicited adventure on the way . |
| 24 | Longer layers on short hair makes for a versatile style . |
| 25 | The unity of soloist and orchestra and the conductor 's sensitive modification of orchestral texture made for an excellent performance of a stunning concerto.ROBIN NEWTON . |
| 26 | For example , a general election for the House of Commons must be held at least every 5 years but only certain people have access to the vote and not all votes for different parties are of equal power in the absence of proportional representation making for a close correspondence between votes cast and seats won ; the House of Lords ( once a very powerful state institution ) can now only delay bills passed by the House of Commons ; the Prime Minister " must " come from the Commons ; and it is " expected " that a government will resign and call a general election if it is defeated in a vote of confidence on the floor of the House of Commons . |