Example sentences of "make their [noun] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Youngsters aged between 14 and 18 made their bids for the title of Cleveland 's Young Consumer of the Year at Middlesbrough town hall last night .
2 They have made their case for the ordination of women with obvious conviction , backed up with arguable facts ( in my opinion ) — but the whole argument is delivered in a studiously temperate and fair way that will impress even those who disagree with it .
3 In making their choice for the use of land , farmers have thought like this .
4 He was one of several players to make their debut for the province while still at school .
5 Alan Calladine said : ‘ We are confident that this shop will be a success with its appealing range of gifts , toys and souvenirs and we hope that the people of Ripley and those shopping in Ripley will find it more convenient to make their bookings for the centre 's special services than Butterley Station . ’
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