Example sentences of "[pers pn] make for [art] door " in BNC.

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1 She made for the door , but decided instead to sit down on a chair .
2 Mr Piggott found himself quite dazzled by the warmth of her smile as she made for the door , and was unable to speak .
3 He stood up at the same time as she did , and caught her as she made for the door .
4 Clutching her stick as if it were an offensive weapon , she made for the door .
5 She made for the door , but as perforce she had to pass him he put out a hand and caught her by the wrist .
6 So , hoisting her bag over her shoulder with an element of pride that for a brief moment made her lose sight of how important it was to try and pin him down for an interview , she made for the door .
7 As one they made for the door , but had two dozen different recollections of its exact position .
8 Some part of her tried to convince her to make for the door , but she knew they would expect that .
9 Everyone hastened to stand aside as he made for the door .
10 As he made for the door he heard the phone ringing in the hall and when he entered he saw Joe turn from the telephone table towards him , saying , ‘ It 's for you , Martin .
11 As he made for the door she said , ‘ You wo n't forget to take that bottle in for her , will you ?
12 He made for the door , sweeping out of the office with Rebecca in tow , stopping only to add as an afterthought , ‘ Ignore Rourke 's bad temper .
13 Penry smiled faintly as he made for the door .
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