Example sentences of "[vb base] up for the [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Two hopeful crabs line up for the start of the race . |
| 2 | Both make up for the lack of nutrients in the soil by trapping and digesting small insects . |
| 3 | Deep cupboards in both the scullery and pantry house the necessary quantities of glass and china , and deep double sinks in both rooms make up for the lack of the modern dishwasher . |
| 4 | Did the bright lights make up for the lack of country life ? |
| 5 | The Government 's claim that students are better off as a result of student loans simply is not true ; nor is it true that loans make up for the loss of income support and housing benefit . |
| 6 | In no sense could they be said to be members of industrial co-operatives : that is , of organisations set up for the manufacture of goods or the provision of services and wholly , or very largely , owned and ultimately controlled by those working in them . |