Example sentences of "make up [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It involves putting make up UNDER the skin , using a special probe . |
| 2 | The paper quoted his wife as saying : " We hope our work within the ANC will … make up for the hurt caused to so many people by Dr Verwoerd . " |
| 3 | Both make up for the lack of nutrients in the soil by trapping and digesting small insects . |
| 4 | Deep cupboards in both the scullery and pantry house the necessary quantities of glass and china , and deep double sinks in both rooms make up for the lack of the modern dishwasher . |
| 5 | Did the bright lights make up for the lack of country life ? |
| 6 | The Government 's claim that students are better off as a result of student loans simply is not true ; nor is it true that loans make up for the loss of income support and housing benefit . |
| 7 | Make up for the potato . |
| 8 | ‘ And if you 're feeling tired , what about a dose or two of that tonic you make up for the patients ? ’ |
| 9 | It wo n't , you know , make up for the fact that , let's face it , I poisoned you ! ’ |
| 10 | When you weigh it up , would any amount of perks make up for the fact that joining this particular firm involves waking up next to the Prince of Wales or the Duke of York ? |
| 11 | But the winners make up with the size of their winnings what they lack in numbers . |
| 12 | Reflecting on what effect Ireland 's victory might have on the make up of the Lions party he was more guarded in his assessment . |
| 13 | This has had major impacts on occupational structure and the social make up of the town , on lifestyles , culture and politics . |
| 14 | The second factor relates to the first and concerns the make up of the team . |
| 15 | The make up of the house in Street . |