Example sentences of "[noun sg] makes [pron] [prep] the " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | It 's an expensive wood and not that easy to work , but the beautiful flaming and the rich pale brown colour makes it worth the trouble . |
| 2 | A precipitous road climbs from Batcombe to the crest of the downs ; the spectacular view from the top makes it worth the effort . |
| 3 | A flock of snow buntings , a skein of brent geese , a flotilla of eiders , a great skua or a lone gannet makes it worth the waiting . |
| 4 | If the model makes it past the vertical climb , hang on to the full forward cyclic and apply full positive pitch . |
| 5 | The displays demonstrate the reality , provide live plants to look at , and assure us that nothing larger than an unfortunate lizard or rat makes it into the green traps . |
| 6 | The trouble with notes and letters is that you are never sure that each child receives a copy , that the copy makes it to the pocket or the school bag , survives the journey home , is actually discovered by the parent and the message understood . |