Example sentences of "[was/were] made to [pron] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The aeromagnetic database was augmented by the incorporation of a number of digital survey sets , and improvements were made to its structure in order to accommodate different map projections and additional magnetic field parameters : all records now include locations expressed as geographical coordinates as well in a local grid system . |
| 2 | Early in the 20th century , significant contributions were made to our knowledge of the cuckoo . |
| 3 | But er it was made to my uncle 's specification like you know just for keeping gra er gramophone records in you know . |
| 4 | After one or two formal speeches ( at which reference was made to our visit as the ‘ first short-term English course since the crushing of the Gang of Four ’ , and I tried to make a suitable reply , ) we were whisked off to the Friendship Hotel to a welcoming meal consisting of Peking duck , ancient duck 's eggs , and other good things , and I wielding our chopsticks to the best of our ability . |
| 5 | A charming brooch depicting a bird on an olive branch was made to his design by Carlo Giuliano , for example . |