Example sentences of "it [modal v] make [adj] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Thus , Russell argues , although it may make good empirical sense to say that a " complete complex of compresence ( a given " particular " can not be " to the north of itself " , " above itself " , etc. , these situations can not be excluded on a priori grounds .
2 If it did n't cost quite so much to get there ( typical return fare London-Auckland is currently about £1,150 it would make good financial sense to use the excellent training facilities that exist in New Zealand to obtain a PPL , and it certainly is a wonderful place to build up low-cost hours among some of the world 's most magnificent surroundings .
3 General Dynamics suggested that the cancellation would force it to lay off 4,000 of its 100,000 employees , while McDonnell Douglas estimated that it would make some 3,000 redundancies .
4 It would make horrible great holes in you , ’ explained Lydia , ‘ and I imagine it would hurt like hell . ’
5 I must , however , confess , that , if that were so , I do not see that it would make any substantial difference .
6 If the work is very loose it will make splendid soft sleeves for a patterned sweater and the cuffs will serve to draw the sleeves in .
7 I think I know when it will make some more sky . ’
8 Kaplan uses little mathematics , and although the book does not represent a thorough course in astrophysics it will make excellent supplementary reading .
9 When people have taken too much drink it can make some strange situations , especially going into the locks
10 In other words , if you look after your ex-employees and leave them feeling positive towards your organisation , it can make attracting new staff easier .
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