Example sentences of "[subord] [pron] made for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 A harmless grass snake , I concluded , although I must admit that the proximity of the Reptile Centre did make me a touch more circumspect than usual as I made for the summit .
2 Mr Piggott found himself quite dazzled by the warmth of her smile as she made for the door , and was unable to speak .
3 He stood up at the same time as she did , and caught her as she made for the door .
4 He pulled on a pair of folding sunglasses ( the sort you pay an extra load for to have ‘ Porsche ’ stamped across your field of vision ) as he made for the driver 's door , but even with them and the soft brown leather blouson jacket , which made him look a bit like an off-duty copper ( they get them cheap down Brick Lane ) , I still recognized him .
5 His tongue hung from his mouth as he made for the south — and dust pothered up from his feet .
6 As he made for the road , the crickets hopped from him , all around , as if he 'd launched them .
7 Everyone hastened to stand aside as he made for the door .
8 As he made for the door he heard the phone ringing in the hall and when he entered he saw Joe turn from the telephone table towards him , saying , ‘ It 's for you , Martin .
9 As he made for the door she said , ‘ You wo n't forget to take that bottle in for her , will you ?
10 Penry smiled faintly as he made for the door .
11 Straight and fast flew Bower-bird as he made for the mountain top .
12 His whole body jerked in denial as he made for the drawing-room .
13 Their scent came up to him as he made for the stage door , thrusting his note carefully among the rain-wet blooms .
14 And a young man , certain of his own strength and skill , running with balanced ease round all opposition as he made for the line .
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