Example sentences of "[verb] to make [adv] for [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ When Chelsea signed me Ian Porterfield told me that if I got in the side he would n't drop me so I want to make up for lost time . ’ |
2 | It is often assumed that employers take advantage of the demand for positions where interesting work , pleasant conditions and a high degree of job satisfaction are reckoned to make up for low pay . |
3 | ALLY McCOIST last night declared himself fit for tomorrow 's European Cup match against CSKA Moscow — and vowed to make up for lost time . |
4 | Pancreatic enzymes are given to help improve digestion — and a high-protein , high fat diet with added vitamins is needed to make up for poor absorption of nutrients . |
5 | Discounting the John Major ‘ feelgood factor ’ he also expects to make up for lost sleep . |
6 | Then he said in a calmer voice , ‘ Well , perhaps I 'm just trying to make up for lost time . ’ |
7 | Then equally big lefts in rounds five and seven could not get rid of a man whose courage failed to make up for obvious shortcomings . |
8 | Store bosses are taking a gamble in hoping that enough folk will go shopping to make up for huge discounts on offer . |