Example sentences of "[be] [verb] make a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their choice should always remain supreme : ‘ no one person or group , or committee , or ‘ establishment ’ can be trusted to make a superior choice ’ . |
| 2 | Those of insufficient means to pay the full charge may be expected to make a reasonable contribution . |
| 3 | How can women who have been taught that their choice in sexual relations is passive , limited to being able to say yes or no when approached by a man , be expected to make a sudden leap into active love-making where their desire is acknowledged , and their pleasure is a definite goal ? |
| 4 | There is no way the non-established denominations can be expected to make a comparable contribution , and the Government must therefore take a larger role in providing some mechanism for preserving some of the notable places of worship which , as well as being delightful buildings , are an important testimony to our religious and social history . |
| 5 | If Bowe can not agree terms to fight Lewis by January 2 he will be stripped of the WBC version of the title and the crown will go to Lewis , who would then be told to make a mandatory defence against America 's Tony Tucker . |
| 6 | If Bowe can not agree terms to fight Lewis by January 2 he will be stripped of the WBC version of the title and the crown will go to Lewis , who would then be told to make a mandatory defence against America 's Tony Tucker . |
| 7 | Burst-pipe repair-sealants can be used to make a temporary repair . |
| 8 | ‘ I mean , a wah-wah pedal 's alright in context , but it can only be used to make a good son better . |
| 9 | ‘ I mean , a wah-wah pedal 's alright in context , but it can only be used to make a good son better . |
| 10 | Just three plants can be used to make a cool and colourful corner of a border from spring through to summer . |
| 11 | The woven fabrics which I have described in the article are ideal for coats and jackets , and they can also be used to make a wide range of soft furnishing for the home , including cushion covers , rugs and table mats . |
| 12 | With suitable sampling arrangements a standard spectrometer can be used to make a wide variety of different measurements . |
| 13 | Then an improved approximation to Y is unc where do is an arbitrary non-singular diagonal matrix which may , for example , be used to make a homologous element in each of the corresponding columns of Y1 and Yo the same ; do is useful , but not essential . |
| 14 | Analysts say the company 's recent stock market underperformance has been caused partly by fears that its near-£1.5 billion cash pile would be used to make a big acquisition in this market . |
| 15 | Dr Ziolo reckons that such materials could , in principle , be used to make a magnetic refrigerator that worked at room temperature — perhaps , say , a car air-conditioner . |
| 16 | Since different molecules absorb different colours , this microscope can be used to make a microscopic chemical analysis of the surface . |
| 17 | This latter deviation can , of course , be used to make a circular walk from the station of about seven miles . |
| 18 | I thought if I told him that he 'd be bound to make a proper search — not in the house , I do n't mean , I 've looked in the house — but among other solicitors she might have gone to . |
| 19 | Any state whose parliament " does not feel able to approve the irrevocable fixing of its currency " could opt out by seeking " exemption " from this stage of economic union ; member states would nevertheless be asked to make a solemn ( non-binding ) declaration proclaiming their support for a " swift transition " to EMU and " their strongest intention to participate in EMU without exemption " . |
| 20 | A second referendum would then be held to coincide with the next general election , due by November 1993 , when voters would be asked to make a straight choice between the MMP proposal and the existing system . |
| 21 | Wycliffe said : ‘ I want you to come back to the Incident Room with me where you will be asked to make a full statement . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ I assure you that we will add to your distress as little as possible , but we shall be here from time to time and you will also be asked to make a formal statement . ’ |
| 23 | A white wisteria such as Wisteria floribunda ‘ Alba ’ can be trained to make a fragrant bower , while Solanum jasminoides ‘ Album ’ ( Jasmine nightshade ) likes a sheltered position and has star-shaped flowers which bloom even in late autumn . |
| 24 | Schools who had the interest and expertise should be encouraged to make a reasonable investment of time in teaching such units in place of separate optional topics . ' |
| 25 | Many analysts still felt the Chancellor would be forced to make a fresh cut in interest rates to guarantee a recovery , and the pound fell again to its lowest ever closing quotation of 2.3486 Deutschmarks . |
| 26 | One theoretical possibility which is thought not to be found in actual practice would be for the plaintiff , in a state of origin which regarded service as a matter for the parties to handle , to be allowed to make a direct approach to the Justice Ministry or other central authority of the state of destination . |
| 27 | If together these amount to 30 per cent or more of the target 's voting rights there might be a breach of the timing restrictions contained in Rule 5 of the Code , or an obligation might be incurred to make a mandatory offer under Rule 9 . |
| 28 | Real convergence of economic performance , accountability of institutions and active policies for balanced development are the essential ingredients that will be required to make a single currency practical and beneficial . |
| 29 | Shortlisted bidders who wish to make a final offer for the business will be required to make a binding offer based on the documentation provided , subject only to specific provisos and their proposed amendments to the sale and purchase agreement . |