Example sentences of "[conj] make [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their often very high and frequently untaxed earnings from gratuities at the large and lavish events at which they serve more than make up for the low basic rates they are paid , the absence of substantial fringe benefits and the existence of a short off-season in which they can not earn . |
| 2 | Charlotte strained her ears to hear whether he would slip out by the side door and make straight for the garage at the rear of the house for his car , but instead she heard the crisp , light rapping of his heels on the oak staircase . |
| 3 | Musically — forget it , but the spot effects are great and make up for the poor acoustic tones . |
| 4 | Gather up your belongings and make calmly for the door . |
| 5 | ‘ Well , for me , I reckon I can run and swim , and make out on the shooting if I put my mind to it , but the riding — well — I do n't know about the riding . ’ |