Example sentences of "[adj] as [pron] could make " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wanted her to talk but he was n't being very successful , her answers were as near monosyllabic as she could make them . |
| 2 | McAllister knew that if once she stopped her ministrations she would never get up again , and her reply was as firm as she could make it . |
| 3 | They were as good as we could make them , we felt , and we had a long think . |
| 4 | Her answer was as cool as she could make it , with her head held high , even though holding it so steadily erect made her feel dizzy . |
| 5 | She picked up her cup , and said in a voice as cool as she could make it , ‘ Yes , I have heard of Miss Foy , and what you say of her is true . |
| 6 | So all she said to Bella , in a voice as flat and indifferent as she could make it , was : ‘ Do n't be silly . |
| 7 | Robyn blushed deep cerise and glared , making sure her look was as unhungry as she could make it , and dived for the handle of the other door . |
| 8 | Below once more , with everything as secure as she could make it , she decided she might as well have an early night . |