Example sentences of "[adj] to make [pers pn] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | At home , where an admiral 's powers were much more restricted , and even the most favoured officers could expect to have to wait for their promotion until the end of the admiral 's period of command , when it was customary to make him the compliment of a few promotions on striking his flag , it was still possible to introduce new entrants to a seagoing life . |
| 2 | I sat back and treated myself to a cigarette , determined to make it the first and last of the day . |
| 3 | JENNIFER CAPRIATI , the 13-year-old American prodigy , is joining the professional ranks on a contract almost certain to make her the youngest millionairess in the sport . |
| 4 | Movies also pulled in big audiences with ITV 's Saturday night showing of Three Men And A Baby in February attracting 18.3 million to make it the most popular film at No 11 . |
| 5 | New season 's potatoes offer a promise of summer bounty , and it 's fun to make them the focus of a feast , as in the following recipes . |