Example sentences of "make for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Stimulating because new ideas , creativity , brain-storming sessions and the prospects of winning make for a great feeling of esprit de corps . |
| 2 | Okay , one or two of them are a little contrived , but they still make for a cracking package — all in one load too ! |
| 3 | But such acknowledgements of the ‘ other ’ gender usually make for a fuller , more rounded , heterosexual identity . |
| 4 | All these conditions make for a higher incidence of illness among working-class than middle-class babies . |
| 5 | Remnants of Wales ' rich industrial past make for a fascinating walk in the Sirhowy Valley . |
| 6 | Whatever the colour scheme , whatever the style , these pretty white duvet covers and pillowcases from Lace Lady will fit in like a dream — and make for a good night 's sleep . |
| 7 | Optimistic views , not shared by Freud , that liberation from sexual prohibitions would eliminate neurosis and make for a healthier society have proved to be wrong . |
| 8 | The red wines of this region are practically built for winter ; its deep purple colour and woody aroma make for a warming wine . |
| 9 | This , together with an appreciation of the steeper slopes , soil erosion and the local changes in level and aspect , make for a finer assessment of the subtler aspects which may have been of great significance to the original selector 's choice of site for the particular settlement under study . |
| 10 | Sue and Richard instantly commented on how relaxing it was to drive : smooth handling and seats designed to orthopaedic specifications make for a comfortable journey . |
| 11 | Although it is the traditional culture which continues to manage the western world , Snow argued , only science can feed that world , create wealth , provide hope for the poor and the sick , and forge the essential links between intellect and practicality which make for a proper wisdom and awareness of moral and social issues . |
| 12 | On-shore activities make for a lively and exhilarating festival . |
| 13 | Bright , primary colours make for a cheerful , family room . |
| 14 | Chainsaw guitars and dreamy vocals make for a volatile cocktail which when mixed leaves a sweet taste . |
| 15 | Chainsaw guitars and dreamy vocals make for a volatile cocktail which when mixed leaves a sweet taste . |
| 16 | The slow-moving five-foot lines are unexpected ; the dignified quatrains make for a cumbrous narrative style , which is alien in spirit to that of a medieval ballad . |
| 17 | But which of us , locked behind a desk or in a queue at the supermarket check-out , has not had an overwhelming desire to drop everything , run into the street , hail a passing cab and make for the nearest airport to catch a plane to anywhere ? |
| 18 | I have come to the conclusion that I may have to stick to one particular make for the right size . |
| 19 | Journalists blame this on the fact that Mr Heseltine , David Mellor and the other ‘ dogs of war ’ who make for the best viewing concentrated on attacking Labour . |
| 20 | The family says the seats are lovely and comfy , I say the driving position is good and commanding and the light , quick steering and instant V8 torque make for an effortless drive . |
| 21 | Wide margins , the suggestions given above and colour coding during study periods make for an attractive and useful set of notes . |
| 22 | All these features make for an excellent package . |