Example sentences of "make [adv prt] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Will any amount of ‘ free ’ pencils , clipboards or folders make up for the likely storm of protest that inevitably follows these type of links ? |
| 2 | ‘ And if you 're feeling tired , what about a dose or two of that tonic you make up for the patients ? ’ |
| 3 | It wo n't , you know , make up for the fact that , let's face it , I poisoned you ! ’ |
| 4 | When you weigh it up , would any amount of perks make up for the fact that joining this particular firm involves waking up next to the Prince of Wales or the Duke of York ? |
| 5 | Both make up for the lack of nutrients in the soil by trapping and digesting small insects . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Their often very high and frequently untaxed earnings from gratuities at the large and lavish events at which they serve more than make up for the low basic rates they are paid , the absence of substantial fringe benefits and the existence of a short off-season in which they can not earn . |
| 8 | Musically — forget it , but the spot effects are great and make up for the poor acoustic tones . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | The paper quoted his wife as saying : " We hope our work within the ANC will … make up for the hurt caused to so many people by Dr Verwoerd . " |
| 11 | Did the bright lights make up for the lack of country life ? |
| 12 | Make up for the potato . |