Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] for in [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | What Stars & Stripes , which has the oldest America 's Cup class hull still racing , has lacked in pace , her crew have made up for in guile . |
| 2 | She was young and vigorous , a warm and comely maid , and what she lacked in skill , Mathilda certainly made up for in enthusiasm . |
| 3 | which is another thing you have to look out for in training if you 're asking . |
| 4 | But Fulton said : ‘ We have a strong squad with new names to look out for in Tim Brasher , Brad Godden and Steve Renouf . ’ |
| 5 | And they had to admit that what the ‘ fair sex ’ lacked in muscle they made up for in guile as the ladies took a mid-game lead with a well-converted try . |
| 6 | But what he lacked in build he made up for in speed and skill , nipping in and out of solid defences with astounding ease . |
| 7 | What it lacked in glossy technique it made up for in sincerity . |
| 8 | What they lack in brawn they make up for in skill . |
| 9 | What the two presidential candidates lack in experience of government they make up for in wealth and good connections . |
| 10 | The remainder comes mostly from the countries around the Mediterranean , but what the original almond growers lack in quantity they apparently make up for in quality . |
| 11 | Erm other places to watch out for in Baysford the work is continuing on David Lane and Southwick Street the crossing there is closed diversions are in place and there have been long delays in the area there so unless you have to I would n't . |
| 12 | There are no Suggested Retail Prices as yet , but I understand that tennis shoes with Insta Pump technology will go out for in excess of £100 . |
| 13 | He noted that the Education Secretary , Kenneth Clarke , had also been invited to attend , adding : ‘ I have been led to believe that what he lacks in understanding he makes up for in bravery . ’ |
| 14 | Aherne may not have the long , quick pass of Saunders , but his all-action as Ireland were overwhelmed at Twickenham proved that the Silver Fox makes up for in tenacity what he lacks in technique . |
| 15 | What his office lacks in staff by comparison — he has a mere twenty or so — it makes up for in influence . |
| 16 | What she lacks in patience she makes up for in determination which she hopes will soon see her on horseback . |
| 17 | What the film lacks in political correctness the depiction of the North American natives of the time is , like Fenimore Cooper 's attitude , verging on the slanderous it more than makes up for in vitality . |
| 18 | What the race lacks in scenic views , it makes up for in celebrities . |