Example sentences of "[coord] [pers pn] makes a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | This prepares the horse 's neck muscles so its response to the needle is decreased ; and it relaxes the vet 's hand and arm muscles so that he or she makes a better job of it ! |
2 | Because she 's good in earthquakes and she makes a great cup of tea . |
3 | James Bolam takes the lead , and he makes a fair job of it . |
4 | 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 . |
5 | It 's an event which has a very special atmosphere and it makes a great day out for all the family . |
6 | 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 . |
7 | A lively , fun resort it really offers something to suit everyone and it makes an ideal base for exploring Veneto 's many other attractions . |
8 | He exaggerates when he speaks of a ‘ deafening silence , from historians on the land question , but he makes a strong case for placing the land issue near the centre of any sound historical analysis of the period . |
9 | But he makes a lively film and he will be heard of again . |
10 | ‘ Of course , he might not be geographically correct , but it makes a good story . ’ |
11 | I doubt that the public will think that the Bill goes far enough — but it makes a good start . |
12 | ‘ No , ’ he laughed , ‘ but it makes a good tale . ’ |
13 | ‘ That is a slight exaggeration but it makes a serious point . ’ |
14 | That 's a fine distinction , but it makes a big difference . ’ |