Example sentences of "[vb -s] make a special [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dr John Watkins , a GP in Rogerstone , Gwent , who has made a special study of flu , stressed yesterday that it was not too late for high-risk groups to be vaccinated . |
| 2 | At the Food Research Institute Dr David Southgate , who has made a special study of dietary fibre and whose research is the source of the scientific textbook fibre figures , has provided analytical values for the dietary fibre in a range of usefully fibre-rich canned and packaged foods , so that for the first time these products , which form such a major part of modern eating , can be realistically assessed and used for health value . |
| 3 | They have a new , quiet , charming , and very well qualified resident doctor Doctor Booth , who has made a special study of excess weight , and whom I found full of sound advice . |
| 4 | Carol Dyhouse has made a special study of women and education . |
| 5 | The South African Area continues to work hard in support of both the Association and the RAF Benevolent Fund , and has made a special effort this year , the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain . |
| 6 | Mr Major has made a special effort to patch up relations with Germany . |
| 7 | Thus , the Chancellor of the Exchequer has to make a special effort in every budget to ensure that tax rates ( or thresholds ) are adjusted in line with inflation — unless , of course , he particularly wishes to increase the tax burden of these groups as part of his economic strategy . |
| 8 | Professor Dick Laughton is a geographer from Liverpool , who 's made a special study of the relationship between people and planning . |