Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] make a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 For under conditions of largely unrestricted discretion , factors such as the character , attitude , training and social background of sentencers may make a considerable difference to the way their discretion is exercised .
2 There is a growing expectation , not least from WACC 's friends in Eastern and Central Europe and the Soviet Union , that our Christian association should make a substantial contribution to the ethical debate on communication .
3 Parcels delivery is another area where pen computers could make a big impact .
4 As Ive said to Arif before ( direct email ) , I think O'Leary could make a BIG difference — especially for Fairclough .
5 He absolutely worshipped them and I am sure the sound of the players ’ voices could make a big difference . ’
6 Handshaking would make a splendid topic for research if the necessary funds could be found .
7 If the islands where they lived did contain strong jawed predators , such as hyaenas , their heads would make a crunchy snack .
8 And Bevir was in the strong position , that neither archbishop wished to deny that Ramsey would make a good bishop .
9 Whether successful or not , the hunter would make a charming farewell and stroll off to make another conquest .
10 How could I ever have thought La Tartine d'Albertine would make a good title ? he wrote .
11 He promised that the Clinton administration would make a clean break .
12 Inspired by the patterns of the Fair Isles , our beautiful sweater will make a fine addition to your wardrobe .
13 Arsenal will make a late decision on whether to recall left-back Nigel Winterburn .
14 He said PLO leader Yasser Arafat will make a public statement recognising the state of Israel and , immediately afterwards , Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin will make a statement recognising the PLO .
15 So either way Pooh will make a good observation .
16 Different selections of equipment will encourage children to experiment in different ways , and a plank resting over the tray will make a level surface on which to stand containers to be filled .
17 Selection Process Each application is considered on its merits with a view to assessing fairly whether the applicant will make a good doctor .
18 There are times when a little extra speed can make a big difference to how your mail is received by overseas clients or family and friends abroad .
19 Under Ord 37 , r9 the defendant can make a written offer to the plaintiff tendering a sum in satisfaction of the plaintiff 's claim on the basis that he will not suffer the disease or deterioration claimed and identifying the disease or deterioration in question and agreeing to the court making an award of provisional damages .
20 Although the pilot study demonstrates that a domain-specific dictionary can make a significant contribution to the recognition of a same-domain document , it is not necessarily the case that this effect will be repeated in other domains .
21 This is where the Steamatic can make a noticeable difference .
22 Guinness Brewing Worldwide has set ambitious business targets and knows that every employee can make a major contribution .
23 Lynch may make a flying visit to the French festival but he 's a busy man , preparing three new films — a real life action version of UK kids comic strip Ronnie Rocket , a version of Kafka 's Metamorphosis and a second Twin Peaks movie .
24 If you are married or living together as a couple , you should only make one joint claim ( any other members of your household should make a separate claim ) .
25 Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies in London , he suggested that the 12 EC member countries should make a mutual defence pledge ( as in the Brussels Treaty of the Western European Union — WEU — comprising all EC members except Denmark , Greece and Ireland ) and develop a common policy on weapons research and production .
26 The suggestion was made that the Borough Council should make a discretionary grant of 100% rate relief to public halls in the rural part of the borough .
27 My guess is that the bozo could make a half-headed attempt to chase after the car , but more likely he will not .
28 If you base yourself in Kinlochleven and use the popular campsite in the glen for an overnight stop , the circuit could make a rewarding introduction to the rigours of backpacking in this Highland region .
29 But we suspect it was found necessary to place the Monkeys ' Dance where the score has it in order to allow time for setting this exotic scene — and six dancers cavorting about on the forestage could make a useful amount of noise to mask what was happening on the darkened scenic stage behind the proscenium arch .
30 and Central South could make a clean sweep in the Gold Cup meeting … the going will be good tomorrow … the first big race is the Champion Hurdle …
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