Example sentences of "[noun sg] make [pers pn] think [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our traditional British reserve made them think we were very hostile and resented them being here , and their extrovert camaraderie we regarded as showing off . |
| 2 | The angle of the lamp cord on the bar made me think I saw a hearing-aid cable extending from Fielding 's ear . |
| 3 | She professed love for Gentle at intervals , but not with sufficient consistency to make him think he could prise her from her husband , even if he wanted to , which he was by no means certain he did . |
| 4 | ‘ Then what the hell made him think you might be pregnant ? ’ he demanded , glaring down at her . |
| 5 | ‘ What the hell made you think you had the right to keep the facts about my brother from me ? ’ |
| 6 | His tone made me think he was phoning because he sympathized and wanted to help . |
| 7 | But what on earth made you think there were two of them ? |
| 8 | ‘ And what on earth makes you think I am ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ You do n't put an empty box in a safe ; there must have been something in it when it was put there and the lavender sachet makes me think it must have been something of sentimental value . ’ |