Example sentences of "can [verb] or break " in BNC.
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| 1 | They can make or break a chef . |
| 2 | Taking on a franchise can make or break a redundant executive |
| 3 | This is a very important stage in the development of a Rottweiler and the breeder can make or break a puppy at this stage . |
| 4 | As chairman you can make or break the meeting by rewarding the wrong kind of behaviour by participants . |
| 5 | But more importantly , they can make or break political careers . |
| 6 | Not only does it influence whether or not you fork out the requisite 65p , it can make or break a band . |
| 7 | And allied to this are concerns about ‘ not getting the results ’ and about one 's reputation with colleagues in general , and especially with the senior staff whose opinion can make or break a career . |
| 8 | With 3% or 4% , they can make or break policies and governments , as Israel 's religious parties notoriously have done . |
| 9 | A scholarly opinion can make or break a picture , as in the case of a Saraceni which we sold in 1989 . |
| 10 | Because of our isolation , a shopkeeper 's demeanour can make or break a mood . |
| 11 | Jenkins was fortunate that he brought with him to the Home Office an intuitive understanding that it is how issues and incidents are handled , more than the policies which are decided upon , that can make or break a Home Secretary 's reputation . |
| 12 | Accessories can make or break you . |
| 13 | Investment decisions made by just a few organisations can make or break a Supplier . |
| 14 | But at this point I ca n't decide if the evening 's cabaret will consist of , ‘ Deep down , I 'm just the same old Lil you knew before , so how about it ? ’ or ‘ I 'm a star now , baby , and I can make or break you , so let's do it my way . ’ |
| 15 | For one thing , we have to be smart at spotting new trends in feedstock usage , because this can make or break our profitability . |
| 16 | This and the social side , if any , is what can make or break a holiday . |
| 17 | Law can prohibit or regulate activities : The citizen can obey or break the law . |