Example sentences of "[pron] can make [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It appears to have escaped Berkeley 's attention that not all imaginary things , for example a drunkard 's pink rats , are voluntary and lack the vivacity of the real thing , and also that , when I set myself to imagine something , I can make my ideas as orderly and coherent as I like . |
| 2 | Do you think , if I buy a little spade , I can make my own garden ? ’ |
| 3 | I can make my own choices . ’ |
| 4 | I can make my own way to my digs , ’ she said with great dignity . |
| 5 | ‘ I 've seen my room and I can make my way to it if you 'll draw me a simple map ! ’ |
| 6 | I could go on , but I think that I can make my points simply and graphically by quoting from the documents that I have with me . |
| 7 | Having been Chairman of BNFL I would like to contribute as a Chairman in the future … and that , I believe , is how I can make my best contribution . |
| 8 | You only need to drop me in town , and I can make my own way from there ! ’ |
| 9 | In order that I can make my recommendations realistic , how much do you feel you can comfortably invest on a monthly basis to protect your wife and family and make provision for your retirement ? |
| 10 | You and I can make our own ways here . |
| 11 | If you can make her laugh , they say , you 're half-way there . |
| 12 | If you can make her laugh while you 're coming in her mouth , then you might be said to have arrived . |
| 13 | Alternatively you can make your own way between resorts — our representative will advise you . |
| 14 | There are many types of bin sold to keep the compost area tidy and clean , or you can make your own . |
| 15 | Like computing , it 's an industry where you can make your way up . |
| 16 | It is suggested ( though you can make your own rules ) that each ‘ side ’ ( even if there are only two players ) play through ten wickets each ( or to an agreed score ) , recording each score along with any extras and how out . |
| 17 | These are padded mini-mattresses covered with smooth plastic , but you can make your own from rubberised carpet underlay . |
| 18 | These can be bought with the preformed arch , or you can make your own , either by plastering over metal mesh nailed to battens , which are screwed to the wall , or by forming a shape with timber blocks and mouldings . |
| 19 | If you can agree a finance adjusted price then you can make your sale while still maintaining your profit margin , and your customer can get the extended credit terms that he wants and presumably needs . |
| 20 | You can make your hand gestures more effective by adding a soundtrack : confidently telling an argumentative old drunk to sit down , as you gently push him back out of arm 's reach , adds authority to the message . |
| 21 | Presses are easily obtained from a great many shops and are not very expensive , although if you wish you can make your own , or ask a handy friend to help out if you are not very practical . |
| 22 | You can make your own gravel tidies in one of several ways . |
| 23 | You can make your booking easily and quickly : |
| 24 | The chefs cook in front of customers , and you can make your own pizzas . |
| 25 | ‘ I think you can make your own luck in Formula One . |
| 26 | Or alternatively , you can make your own arrangements for payments to be made by cheque or cash . |
| 27 | On holidays featuring British Airways flights , you can make your holiday even more special by flying First Class or Club World — please call our Reservations Department for details . |
| 28 | You can find dozens of natural microhabitats simply by looking out for them , or you can make your own . |
| 29 | The more you can make your course look like another branch of electrical engineering , the better your chances are . |
| 30 | ‘ Shall I get us some coffee and then you can make your statement ? ’ |