Example sentences of "[modal v] make [pers pn] seem " in BNC.

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No	Sentence
1	In such circumstances their use of slang and informal language may make them seem rather stupid in the eyes of others .
2	That may make it seem as if we thought each had specific dates and a definite content .
3	Concerned , however , that these words might make him seem too frivolous , in the simple delight he obviously took in playing with his cat , he checks himself with the criticism that ‘ verily it may well be called an idle man 's pastime ’ .
4	Oh , I should n't have phoned you ; I might have known you 'd make it seem as if I 'm moaning .
5	Although on occasion he functioned as leader of the Congress movement , the ascendancy he achieved over it was purely personal , and he could make it seem as though he played with it at will .
6	Reuben Haredale 's steward , who murders his master for money , and also the latter 's gardener in circumstances that shall make it seem that the body , when discovered , is that of Rudge himself .
7	Worrying about , concentrating on and listening to the head noises will make them seem even more prominent and dominating .
8	However , this is not always the best direction , because boards running down the longest area of a room will make it seem even longer and narrower .
9	Putting at the end of a long , narrow room will make it seem even longer and narrower .
10	That will make it seem even more serious .
11	His very intelligent scrutiny of a role can make him seem too detached , too much the performer of a plan . ’
12	You may think you have problems now , but Vittorio can make them seem like fond memories . ’
13	The value that your job is given by other people can make it seem worthwhile .
14	But he calls it a world , and he 's such a good writer that he can make it seem like one .
15	‘ At need , enchantment can make us seem a host to human eyes ; but in truth , there is only myself and my nine companions .

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