Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] made [pers pn] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He designed for others ( costumes for Diaghilev and embroidery for Schiaparelli ) , but he also ‘ designed ’ himself ; his unquenchable desire for fame and his talent for self-publicity made him the most photographed man in Paris . |
| 2 | There was the lure of the big stores , though clothing coupons and shortage of money made them a feast for the eye only . |
| 3 | He was immediately dispatched to the scene , where his energy , intelligence and presence of mind made him the chief decision-taker in the first days after the explosion of reactor number four . |
| 4 | Arnold was of Tom Arnold 's circus , and his post as the vice-chairman of the party in charge of candidates made him a target of all those who were eager to stand for Parliament . |
| 5 | They forfeited only one game in their rousing win while sisters Jane Thomas and Gail Richards of Rhyl made it a family affair , beating Joanne Attwood and Lara Hill of Mold in three tough sets . |
| 6 | ‘ In practical terms ’ , Luxemburg 's biographer , Peter Nettl , comments , ‘ Rosa Luxemburg 's opposition to the PPS ( Polish Socialist Party ) , and its policy of self-determination made her the most efficient ally of the SPD 's ( German Social Democratic Party 's ) policy of organizational integration for minorities in Germany ’ . |
| 7 | Amongst the possible charges which legislators could face were fraud ( a fraud statute of the District of Columbia made it a felony for a person knowingly to write a cheque which exceeded the amount in the relevant account by more than $100 ) , tax evasion , and the violation of disclosure and campaign fund laws . |
| 8 | Richards argued that the suburb 's slow accretion of detail made it a contemporary form of vernacular architecture , in the picturesque tradition . |
| 9 | Inspiration was drawn from Nietzsche , whose idea of Superman made him the ‘ poet of eugenics ’ , as Havelock Ellis , a founder of the movement , proclaimed . |
| 10 | Cohabiting with Sien made him a denizen of the slum district she knew intimately . |
| 11 | Reality was his byword and Drew 's rugged features and dexterity with horses made him a natural choice . |
| 12 | His financial skills were freely given to the work of the church and the warmth of his welcome to visitors and his genuine interest in people made him a host of friends . |
| 13 | Students from Camberwell made it a regular haunt . |
| 14 | This in turn made it a simple matter to adapt Watt 's engine to provide rotary motion . |
| 15 | Marin Ceauşescu 's position at the Romanian Foreign Trade Mission in Vienna made him the provider of the family 's needs when it came to everyday items from razor blades to video films . |
| 16 | For Foster the resurfaced family tradition of unionism and his newly acquired loyalty to Paisley made him an active and enthusiastic supporter of his political activities . |
| 17 | It was so hot and dry , another party on Gimer made us an offer we could n't refuse . |
| 18 | The person on call made us a cup of tea — battered wives ' homes are the greatest ! |
| 19 | In addition Norman 's capacity for enjoyment made him an excellent companion on their trips abroad . |
| 20 | The prestige and repute connected to sporting success at school made it a viable , intriguing and challenging venture for her , as it would be for many otherwise nondescript black kids already faced with the adversity of being black in what is perceived to be a hostile environment . |