Example sentences of "his [noun sg] [conj] [noun] made [pron] " in BNC.

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1 His experience and loyalty made him an important figure in the remodelled navy .
2 Harry believed it , too , and pity from Isambard was something he could not and would not bear ; the mere thought of giving his enemy that satisfaction made his jaws set desperately to prevent the emergence of even one word or sound that might be mistaken for an appeal .
3 In old age he maintained a relish for life in defiance of tribulations and failing health , and his geniality and goodness made him the centre of a circle of faithful friends and admirers .
4 Even without the Guards tie , his dress and manner made it obvious that he was a Brit .
5 He was never equal to Self in Citrine 's esteem , and he remained jealous of intervention by Self in matters of engineering and the development of policy on the generation side , for which his background and experience made him the natural senior voice among other engineers and managers .
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