Example sentences of "[conj] it makes a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The unpaired 5'T(-1) lies in the major groove of the next duplex , where it makes a Hoogsteen base pair with A17 to form a T.A.T triple helical interaction . |
| 2 | He is also in charge of an economy so large that it makes a real difference to world trade and to British economic fortunes in particular . |
| 3 | Seeing my disappointment he winked an eye and said , ‘ Well , I must admit that it makes a good story ’ . |
| 4 | Where it differs , is in that it makes a serious effort to put the bits back together again ! |
| 5 | So much modern merchandise is themed with bestselling books that it makes a logical extension to the stock profile . |
| 6 | But what the tār does n't realize is that it makes a perfect target for a gun , stuck up there with its pale fur as clearly visible against the dark rock as the moon is in the sky at night . ’ |
| 7 | Robert Jackson , for example , envisages a " middle way " as a " study of religions conducted in such a way that it makes a distinctive contribution to the pupils ' development of a coherent and personally satisfying set of beliefs and values " ( Jackson 1987 : 17 ) . |
| 8 | The dynamic level is quite low , so it makes a good background to a spoken narration or a solo singer . |
| 9 | Pesto ( Italian basil and pine nut sauce ) is delicious tossed over hot pasta , and it makes a useful substitute for fresh basil in a vinaigrette dressing . |
| 10 | It 's an event which has a very special atmosphere and it makes a great day out for all the family . |
| 11 | The Waitrose champagne is of the ‘ 83 vintage ; it has a glorious style of its own , light yet biscuity , classy with the muted perfume of hollyhocks and it makes a superb apertif . |
| 12 | Their basic proposition was that we tend to organise and simplify incoming information until it makes a satisfying pattern . |
| 13 | ‘ Of course , he might not be geographically correct , but it makes a good story . ’ |
| 14 | I doubt that the public will think that the Bill goes far enough — but it makes a good start . |
| 15 | ‘ No , ’ he laughed , ‘ but it makes a good tale . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ That is a slight exaggeration but it makes a serious point . ’ |
| 17 | That 's a fine distinction , but it makes a big difference . ’ |
| 18 | A couple of episodes have been shot there — mainly because it makes a nice change from Birmingham where maverick lawyer Kinsey and his partner Trish ( Serena Gordon ) have their offices . |
| 19 | ‘ Because it makes a good story , something to talk about in the pubs . ’ |
| 20 | Because it makes a straight line . |
| 21 | This is what makes the job of the share analyst much more difficult than that of the bond analyst , because it makes a fair comparison between two firms extremely difficult . |
| 22 | on balance credit is beneficial , since it makes a useful contribution to the living standards and the economic and social well-being of the majority of British people . |
| 23 | Before it makes a new rule , an exchange must ensure that the relevant rule is within the scope of any statutory controls that apply to it , and covered by the exchange 's own objects and purposes . |
| 24 | Mr Bishko says sales volumes need to rise by a fifth or a quarter for the US operation to break even , and more stores will be needed before it makes a satisfactory profit . |