Example sentences of "[conj] it [modal v] make a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Claims to leadership of national antislavery opinion also involved hopes of influencing British government policy where it might make a difference — for example , in negotiations over the continuing problem of slave trade suppression and on particular issues such as American fugitive slaves in British territories or terms for British recognition of the independence of Texas . |
| 2 | When we were shown into the chargé 's office , I studiously avoided shaking hands or having any eye contact , determined to alert him to the fact that I understood and respected their religious customs , in the hope that it might make a difference . |
| 3 | That in turn translated into two sub-goals : first , that the business should fund future growth from its own resources , without recourse to corporate funds ; and , second , that it should make a profit . |
| 4 | I 'm not asking that it transfer its estate , I 'm asking that it should make a contribution because it will then show that we 're committed to this very important initiative . |
| 5 | The reduction wo n't hurt Midland much because the connection to the grid will still be necessary , and it will make a profit from the schemes installed , not just in its own area but throughout the UK . |
| 6 | It must not be overdone , but it can make a suggestion of mood that the listener will have . |
| 7 | Other aircraft joined in the fight , and before it could make a second attack the Albatros found itself under attack . |