Example sentences of "and making for the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Boats away , ’ he cries , emptying his glass and making for the door . |
| 2 | He put her into bed and drew the sheets over her and Maggie came back to the reality of the lamplit room with a bang as he strode away , collecting his tools of mercy and making for the door without looking at her . |
| 3 | Reeling somewhat from the gin concoction , and making for the captain 's office , I console myself with the thought that if I need anything from an appendectomy to open heart surgery , there is no shortage of equipment or expertise to hand . |
| 4 | There was a loud frightening scream from the direction of the children 's pool , and Shelley was on her feet and making for the source of the scream before Rosie had finished speaking . |
| 5 | From the north door emerges , with entourage , Cranley Onslow , chairman of the 1922 Committee , head down and making for the lift . |
| 6 | Gazzer , moving cautiously , looking all about him , was creeping out of the left-hand tunnel and making for the entrance . |