Example sentences of "[pron] make for a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Only the rich can ski in Switzerland which makes for a degree of civilisation neighbours ca n't match .
2 The counter , and other doors are attractively finished in Ash wood which makes for a light and airy ambience .
3 If the keyboard is right , and the monitor is right , then the two items that you need the most suit the way you work , which makes for a lot less hassle in the long run .
4 I decided to make a development of a circular pedestal table that we made for a client last year .
5 Oh , by the way , ’ Luke said , locking the door behind them , ‘ Bob Tilling in Accounts just happened to mention the other day that you had settled an invoice for a piece we made for a client in Sherwood Forest . ’
6 When disturbed , they make for a crevice or hole where they can jam themselves in so tight with their powerful claws that it is almost impossible to dislodge them .
7 They are very happy places and they make for a lot of happiness with parents too I think .
8 He made for a line of scrub between two gates and waited until the street outside was fairly clear , then climbed the railings and dropped down .
9 As soon as we had cleared customs he made for a bank of telephones , and when he rejoined me he was smiling .
10 Cos it makes for a lot of you know if you do n't have and say well I 'm not going to put in my feet anyway .
11 In the first place , he says ‘ it makes for a directness of relationship between symbol and referent ’ .
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