Example sentences of "be make up for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The double bed had been made up for two and there were two pyjama cases — relics of a past time — one embroidered with the letter ‘ I ’ , the other with an ‘ A ’ . |
| 2 | Flower arrangers can test their skills by submitting designs for that posy , and colleagues will choose the winning entry to be made up for 2 July . |
| 3 | Worse still , the new skiers — beginners — who should have been making up for those who stop because old age or the arrival of infants stops ski holidays — were simply not attracted to a sport when everyone was complaining about bad conditions . |
| 4 | ‘ But you are making up for that today , ’ said Dr Neil gravely , his mouth twitching , particularly when she looked at him , a question on her pretty face , her mouth being too full for further speech . |
| 5 | After a century or so of political apathy , Hong Kong 's young people were making up for lost time . |
| 6 | The nun realised that now the child had no one to protect her , some of the other children were making up for lost time . |
| 7 | The salt is to make up for any salt that you lose . |
| 8 | The Imperial 's chef , at last let loose in his own kitchen , was making up for lost honour . |