Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] make [pers pn] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The parade converges on Place St Maur des Fosses to hear a few words from the local Euro-MP , because the EC has stumped up a bit of money to make it a European clowns ' convention this year .
2 He was immediately dispatched to the scene , where his energy , intelligence and presence of mind made him the chief decision-taker in the first days after the explosion of reactor number four .
3 The Allegrini has a pleasant , bitter cherry finish — the touch of austerity making it an ideal foil to buttery pasta .
4 However , their low cost ( Notes retails at around £400 , WFWG at £149 ) and ease of implementation make them a viable proposition for the small company , and will probably result in their becoming much more influential in the long term .
5 Richards argued that the suburb 's slow accretion of detail made it a contemporary form of vernacular architecture , in the picturesque tradition .
6 The versatility of gouache makes it an ideal medium for working in the rugged New Zealand landscape .
7 This in turn made it a simple matter to adapt Watt 's engine to provide rotary motion .
8 He was more than a little inclined to pomposity ( ‘ I am bound to speak in terms of high eulogium on the subject of Rouen 's literary reputation ’ ) , but his fussiness over detail makes him a useful informant .
9 Once this combination has been achieved at the top , the pulling action from the left Latissimus Dorsi , Trapezius and Deltoid starting down will automatically start the transfer of your weight from right to left making it a natural movement for the legs to drive forward .
10 In addition Norman 's capacity for enjoyment made him an excellent companion on their trips abroad .
11 The prestige and repute connected to sporting success at school made it a viable , intriguing and challenging venture for her , as it would be for many otherwise nondescript black kids already faced with the adversity of being black in what is perceived to be a hostile environment .
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