Example sentences of "[verb] or break " in BNC.
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| 1 | They can make or break a chef . |
| 2 | Differential expansion with increasing temperature causes the compound rod to bend and make or break electrical contact . |
| 3 | Although Labour accepted that a second chamber to replace the Lords could be elected by a method other than the present first-past-the-post system , that chamber did not make or break governments . |
| 4 | How these banks set about merging will make or break them |
| 5 | Taking on a franchise can make or break a redundant executive |
| 6 | This is a very important stage in the development of a Rottweiler and the breeder can make or break a puppy at this stage . |
| 7 | They were well aware that large scale investment would make or break the company , but boldly followed their hearts and paid up . |
| 8 | As chairman you can make or break the meeting by rewarding the wrong kind of behaviour by participants . |
| 9 | What of scientists themselves — whose help can often make or break successful protests against serious abuses of science . |
| 10 | Her annual garden party , for buyers of fleets of cars and trucks who dealt with her husband , was always a memorable occasion , reported upon in detail by the queen of the social columns of the Tollemarche Advent , a lady who could make or break a local hostess . |
| 11 | But more importantly , they can make or break political careers . |
| 12 | THIS is the week which could make or break John Major 's Government and the British economy . |
| 13 | When he names the most-important squad of his England career — the one that could make or break him — I do hope he includes the names of Wright and Everton 's Peter Beardsley . |
| 14 | Not only does it influence whether or not you fork out the requisite 65p , it can make or break a band . |
| 15 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 16 | And allied to this are concerns about ‘ not getting the results ’ and about one 's reputation with colleagues in general , and especially with the senior staff whose opinion can make or break a career . |
| 17 | With 3% or 4% , they can make or break policies and governments , as Israel 's religious parties notoriously have done . |
| 18 | On 16 April the House Budget Committee reported out a budget resolution that incorporated $15.8 billion in cuts — $20 billion less than the administration had requested — and the battle was now joined for the votes of those who could make or break the president 's programme , the Gypsy Moths and the Boll Weevils . |
| 19 | As the moment approached for a key procedural vote that would make or break Reagan 's programme , Stockman received an agitated telephone call from Bill Thomas , a conservative Republican from California and an agent of the administration on Capitol Hill : This extended quotation provides a fascinating picture of the American pluralist system in operation while helping us to understand why the Reaganites were successful in fashioning the coalitions they required in the House of Representatives . |
| 20 | A scholarly opinion can make or break a picture , as in the case of a Saraceni which we sold in 1989 . |
| 21 | Because of our isolation , a shopkeeper 's demeanour can make or break a mood . |
| 22 | Jenkins was fortunate that he brought with him to the Home Office an intuitive understanding that it is how issues and incidents are handled , more than the policies which are decided upon , that can make or break a Home Secretary 's reputation . |
| 23 | Improved morale would also make possible organizational advances outside parliament , all linked to the issue of Ulster , and with the sights fixed firmly on the next election , an election that would make or break the Union , the Empire and Law 's leadership of the party . |
| 24 | Herluin advanced upon the altar very slowly , as though these few paces , and the climbing of the three steps , must be utilized to the full for prayer , and passionate concentration on this single effort which would make or break for him a dear ambition . |
| 25 | Accessories can make or break you . |
| 26 | Investment decisions made by just a few organisations can make or break a Supplier . |
| 27 | A drastic measure considering electromagnetic pollution has , as yet , taken only a handful of lives , but compliance with a new European Directive could make or break and electronics company . |
| 28 | It could make or break with vibration or thermal expansion as the machine warmed up . |
| 29 | But at this point I ca n't decide if the evening 's cabaret will consist of , ‘ Deep down , I 'm just the same old Lil you knew before , so how about it ? ’ or ‘ I 'm a star now , baby , and I can make or break you , so let's do it my way . ’ |
| 30 | They 've been open all hours … at Kingsholm this week … running on overtime getting ready for a game that could simply make or break the season … you know what they say about it never raining … it 's been pouring on Gloucester this season … defeat for the Cherry and Whites tomorrow would put them on the relegation trapdoor … |