Example sentences of "[pron] [verb] make a big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At first it looked as though I 'd made a big mistake . |
| 2 | I did make a big mistake there , though . |
| 3 | But I had to make a bigger adjustment to studying . |
| 4 | ‘ I 've made a big mistake , ’ he told Mr Slipper . |
| 5 | oh and I 've made a big rug at the centre , which I shall have home before Christmas , a big woollen rug I 've made , yes so , oh it 's a beautiful rug it 's with those er silver thing you push through the hole on the canvas |
| 6 | Living with the family in Richmond is bewildering , and although I would never admit it I feel as though I have made a big mistake . |
| 7 | Mrs A. W. wrote : ‘ I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort you have put into compiling this diet which has made a bigger difference to my weight and dimensions than any other diet I have been on … . ‘ |
| 8 | An occasional treat or privilege for a child who has made a big effort to master a new skill or managed to give up a bad habit hardly comes into that category . |
| 9 | Of course , she 'd made a big fuss about not having a Brownie ‘ Nuform ’ , but she calmed down when Mum let her wear her new blue party dress . |
| 10 | Er you know makes a big difference to your final grade does n't it ? |
| 11 | put these ones back you 've made a big mess ! |
| 12 | She had made a big mistake , but now it was over . |
| 13 | ‘ Now , ’ he said through gritted teeth , ‘ would you care to make a big scene in front of all the other diners , or would you like to walk out of here under your own steam ? ’ |
| 14 | She added : ‘ You have to make a big commitment to complete distance learning courses , and two years can be a long time when you are faced with constant learning . |
| 15 | She 's made a big parcel up in the |
| 16 | We have to make a bigger struggle to deal with the racial prejudices within the women 's movement especially in white countries . |
| 17 | We need to make a bigger effort to respect each other , respect each other irrespective of differences , respect each other as women and as half of the human race . |
| 18 | An acquaintance who is well-informed as to the intentions of the Liberals writes to me that they propose to make a big plan of public works the centre of their election programme . |
| 19 | ‘ I knew I could beat Robin Reid , who qualified for the Olympics , and I just hope that winning the title will show the selectors they have made a big mistake . ’ |
| 20 | For although Piper 's manager Frank Warren thinks Benn believes he has made a big mistake in selecting Piper as a first challenger and does n't fancy the job , I suspect the opposite is true — he may think it is going to be too easy . |
| 21 | He has made a big impact this season and gives us a much better chance of succeeding against Stuttgart . ’ |
| 22 | It has made a big difference . ’ |
| 23 | Another cell leader , , added : ‘ It has made a big difference — people are more involved in the whole production process . ’ |
| 24 | The delay is due to the complex documentation required , X/Open claims , saying that it wants to make a big splash for XPG4 , now scheduled for the Autumn . |
| 25 | When I mentioned Spain , it seemed to make a big difference . |