Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] made a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Tess bravely made a little cross and put it at the head of the grave one evening , when she could enter the churchyard without being seen . |
| 2 | Well not disappointed that they 'd picked up Marvin Cox because obviously they 're going to need a very strong side if they 're going to win anything so erm you know , with guys like Marvin around , then it 's got to be a good idea , you know , they 've obviously made a big jump there to grab someone they think 's going to make a difference . |
| 3 | If you ask me , I reckon we 've all made a big change for the better . |
| 4 | I 've just made a huge investment in this station and you call it a stunt ? ’ |
| 5 | Oh dear well you 've certainly made a nice job of it here anyway . |
| 6 | The Germans have long made a national sport of running long words together to make longer ones ; as have the Irish , eg in place names like Newtonabbey , Maguiresbridge and Patrickswell . |
| 7 | The new team members have already made a great dent on the company 's lunch budget , by wining and dining garden centre owners and agricultural merchants . |
| 8 | His energy and enthusiasm have already made a significant contribution to the style and driving forward of the many issues with which the Association is involved . |
| 9 | In particular , footballers are prone to Gilmore 's groin — Paul Barker and Bryan Robson have both made a successful return to the sport after the operation . |
| 10 | Midlands have also made a late change . |
| 11 | Midlands have also made a late change . |
| 12 | Christie , 32 , confirmed : ‘ I have now made a definite commitment to compete for another two years . |
| 13 | ‘ These terrorists have really made a lovely picture by kidnapping Liam Shakespeare , have n't they ? |
| 14 | ‘ You realize that , by doing this , you have virtually made a public accusation of murder against Nigel ? ’ |
| 15 | ‘ I have therefore made a small portion of almond soup . |