Example sentences of "[conj] making a [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Imagine several movements your hand habitually makes — like holding a saw , peeling potatoes , rubbing in cream or making a pot of tea . |
| 2 | The women in this case are suspects in their own right , especially if we take notice of that boy , though from what you–say I ca n't see Anna 's mother hauling herself up on the scaffolding behind Benson 's , or making a run for it when the boy turned up . ’ |
| 3 | A time may come when you decide , however reluctantly , that you have no alternative but to seek redress by complaining to an industrial tribunal or making a claim through the civil courts . |
| 4 | Or making a meal of it y Making a meal it you mean ? |
| 5 | Indeed , it is vital to encourage talk after every new experience — whether that experience is obtained through reading a book , meeting an expert ( eg a museum curator ) or making a visit to a castle , a factory or a farm . |
| 6 | ‘ I think a wife 's place is by your side , whether it 's in the kitchen or making a programme in some remote corner of the globe , ’ said Keith , who is planning to do Floyd on the Far East next year . |
| 7 | The board will usually have responsibility for long-term strategic planning , for example concerning investment in new production facilities and products , merging or making a bid for another company , closing down existing plants or pulling out of unprofitable markets . |
| 8 | The UK government measures the lead in tapwater that has been running for several minutes , as it would be if you had a bath in it , and not the first few pints or cupfuls , as you would use for cooking or making a cup of tea . |
| 9 | It is evident that Ollier ( 1981 ) , although making a plea for a more evolutionary geomorphology , does not cite the quantitatively expressed geophysical research and it seems unlikely that geomorphology can contribute in such areas unless it is willing to adopt the methods and language of other practitioners . |
| 10 | Guinness has maintained this tradition , believing that making a contribution to the society in which it prospers is as important today as it was when the company was founded . |
| 11 | But , having given permission and encouraged the port authority and dock company to move in and operate a port , which is a major long term undertaking , it is hardly reasonable to seek to stop or materially limit it without compensation and when the dock company is doing no more than making a success of that for which permission was granted . |
| 12 | It seems police failure to raise a national alarm may have fooled Stewart into lying low rather than making a run for it . |
| 13 | The ‘ Great Debate ’ about education had been underway for some time and though it was clear that the curriculum was in need of change , it was less clear how much change should take place at Hinde House , bearing in mind the need for teachers to have ownership of curriculum delivery if higher standards and a wide range of learning experiences were to permeate the whole curriculum rather than making a series of peripheral and ephemeral alterations to an already redundant approach . |
| 14 | The Sheffield United boss , who was accused of foul language and making a V-sign by Chelsea fans , has been cleared after an investigation by Fulham police . |
| 15 | The Sheffield United manager , who was accused of foul language and making a V-sign by Chelsea fans , was cleared after a police investigation . |
| 16 | It is necessary to understand the simple distinction between being a non-believer , and even in some respects opposed to religion 's influence , and making a judgement about the theoretical and practical importance of religion in human societies . |
| 17 | To his own distress , he realised that he was in danger of abandoning his self reliance , and making a friend of Merymose . |
| 18 | Convinced of his own plainness , Graham is here engaged in taking Jenny out and making a mess of kissing her . |
| 19 | This does not , however , apply to a contract made by someone visiting the Ideal Home Exhibition and making a contract at a trader 's exhibition stand . |
| 20 | Surely he was n't taking advantage of CI5 's trust in him , and making a dash for it at night ? |
| 21 | ‘ They 're still arguing today , would you believe it ? ’ she said to Phoebe , accepting a dish of tea and making a whirlpool with her teaspoon . |
| 22 | The plot , such as it is , involves Billy The Kid ( Emilio Estevez — cardboard characters a speciality ) being given a pardon by the Governor , shafted by politicians , springing his old mates from the nick , and making a run for the border pursued by another old mate who 's sold out to the law . |
| 23 | The plot , such as it is , involves Billy The Kid ( Emilio Estevez — cardboard characters a speciality ) being given a pardon by the Governor , shafted by politicians , springing his old mates from the nick , and making a run for the border pursued by another old mate who 's sold out to the law . |
| 24 | However the East Antrim Club will as usual have a strong representation on the water and making a return to competitive GP14 action on Lough Erne will be Curly Morris . |
| 25 | Given this premise , we should not be surprised to find the police are in the forefront of support for proposals such as the introduction of identity cards ; it was not surprising to find the 1988 Superintendents ' Association conference not only supporting this motion , but arguing for the creation of twenty-four hour armed patrols throughout the country and making a plea for a national motorway squad . |
| 26 | I was terrified of knocking on the door of the house to ask permission but I was even more terrified of going back and making a fool of myself because of my ignorance on court so I spent the rest of the afternoon skulking behind the sweet peas . ’ |
| 27 | It was n't frowned upon for a woman to start talking loud and making a fool of herself . |
| 28 | This is the most deluded fantasy of all — the idea that , by buying certain pieces of vinyl and by going to certain gigs , instead of consuming a commodity , you are participating and making a contribution to ‘ the struggle ’ . |
| 29 | Hoccleve should apply to prince Henry for patronage and protection , using his talents as a scribe and making a translation on the duties of a prince . |
| 30 | Their only interest , they say , is in ‘ stabilising AMB 's share structure ’ and making a profit on their investment . |