Example sentences of "[conj] makes a [adj] [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Again , if you 're feeling generous , a 1985 bottle of Château Lascombes ( £24.99 ) is a powerful claret that makes a superb accompaniment to cheese . |
| 2 | Twenty years old , the Range Rover is still the only serious off-roader that makes a convincing alternative to a luxury saloon . |
| 3 | Yet more sweet scent came wafting from the generous drifts of white alyssum that softened the open areas of stone chippings in Cheshire Pink shade — a surface that makes a practical alternative to the conventional lawn and can be defined and contained by brick edging . |
| 4 | But one the Sun enters Gemini on the 19th and makes a decisive aspect to Jupiter on the 26th , the worst will be over . |
| 5 | A modest shoal can be inexpensive to buy and makes a delightful addition to the peaceful community aquarium . |
| 6 | If , however , it is agreed that the wife should purchase the husband 's share and interest , and in reality the purchase monies are being provided by the new husband , then if the husband refuses to convey his interest in the house to the wife and the new husband , it is suggested that the wife takes the conveyance/transfer in her sole name as nominee and makes a subsequent conveyance to herself and the new husband . |
| 7 | Whereas in discrimination learning the student learns to distinguish between events and objects on the basis of their differences , in concept learning she concentrates on the similarities of phenomena belonging to a class and makes a common response to them . |
| 8 | The planning implications of this policy became clear in Minerals Planning Guidance Note 3 ( 1988 ) : ‘ Opencast coal can often be produced cheaply and profitably … ( it ) is also an integral part of British Coal 's overall production and makes a vital contribution to their finances … it is in the national interest to maximise production where that can be done in an environmentally acceptable way ’ . |
| 9 | Matching the job to the person will ensure that he or she is not overloaded and makes an effective contribution to the enterprise . |
| 10 | It takes very little time to do and makes an enormous difference to the finished garment . |
| 11 | Slightly bitter-flavoured , but makes a good addition to winter salads . |
| 12 | The volume and speed of traffic not only creates a sense of danger but makes a significant contribution to noise and air pollution . |
| 13 | Richard Hadlee 's brush with mental and physical breakdown is well enough known but makes a fitting climax to these tales . |