Example sentences of "[modal v] make or " in BNC.
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| 1 | Her annual garden party , for buyers of fleets of cars and trucks who dealt with her husband , was always a memorable occasion , reported upon in detail by the queen of the social columns of the Tollemarche Advent , a lady who could make or break a local hostess . |
| 2 | THIS is the week which could make or break John Major 's Government and the British economy . |
| 3 | When he names the most-important squad of his England career — the one that could make or break him — I do hope he includes the names of Wright and Everton 's Peter Beardsley . |
| 4 | On 16 April the House Budget Committee reported out a budget resolution that incorporated $15.8 billion in cuts — $20 billion less than the administration had requested — and the battle was now joined for the votes of those who could make or break the president 's programme , the Gypsy Moths and the Boll Weevils . |
| 5 | A drastic measure considering electromagnetic pollution has , as yet , taken only a handful of lives , but compliance with a new European Directive could make or break and electronics company . |
| 6 | It could make or break with vibration or thermal expansion as the machine warmed up . |
| 7 | They were well aware that large scale investment would make or break the company , but boldly followed their hearts and paid up . |
| 8 | As the moment approached for a key procedural vote that would make or break Reagan 's programme , Stockman received an agitated telephone call from Bill Thomas , a conservative Republican from California and an agent of the administration on Capitol Hill : This extended quotation provides a fascinating picture of the American pluralist system in operation while helping us to understand why the Reaganites were successful in fashioning the coalitions they required in the House of Representatives . |
| 9 | Improved morale would also make possible organizational advances outside parliament , all linked to the issue of Ulster , and with the sights fixed firmly on the next election , an election that would make or break the Union , the Empire and Law 's leadership of the party . |
| 10 | Herluin advanced upon the altar very slowly , as though these few paces , and the climbing of the three steps , must be utilized to the full for prayer , and passionate concentration on this single effort which would make or break for him a dear ambition . |
| 11 | It concedes that some actual judicial decisions and practices are very different from those a conventionalist would make or approve : these it is prepared to count as mistakes . |
| 12 | He would then acknowledge that there was no law , and he would have no further concern for consistency with the past ; he would proceed to make new law by asking what law the present legislature would make or what the people want or what would be in the community 's best interests for the future . |
| 13 | if the other party shall commit any act of bankruptcy , shall have a receiving order made against it , shall make or negotiate for any composition or arrangement with or assignment for the benefit of its creditors or , if the other party being a body corporate shall present a petition or have a petition presented by a creditor for its winding up or shall enter into any liquidation ( other than for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation ) , shall call any meeting of its creditors , shall have a receiver of all or any to its undertakings or assets appointed , shall be deemed to be unable to pay its debts , or shall cease to carry on business |
| 14 | How these banks set about merging will make or break them |
| 15 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 16 | They can make or break a chef . |
| 17 | Because it is not subject to the paramount law of a written constitution , it can make or unmake any law as it chooses . |
| 18 | Their whim can make or ruin a reputation . |
| 19 | Taking on a franchise can make or break a redundant executive |
| 20 | This is a very important stage in the development of a Rottweiler and the breeder can make or break a puppy at this stage . |
| 21 | Soil fertility , seeds mixture , age of ley , rainfall , sunlight , wind , growth time , stage of growth when cut , harvesting methods , and storage : each can make or mar the final product . |
| 22 | As chairman you can make or break the meeting by rewarding the wrong kind of behaviour by participants . |
| 23 | But more importantly , they can make or break political careers . |
| 24 | Not only does it influence whether or not you fork out the requisite 65p , it can make or break a band . |
| 25 | And allied to this are concerns about ‘ not getting the results ’ and about one 's reputation with colleagues in general , and especially with the senior staff whose opinion can make or break a career . |
| 26 | With 3% or 4% , they can make or break policies and governments , as Israel 's religious parties notoriously have done . |
| 27 | A scholarly opinion can make or break a picture , as in the case of a Saraceni which we sold in 1989 . |
| 28 | Because of our isolation , a shopkeeper 's demeanour can make or break a mood . |
| 29 | Jenkins was fortunate that he brought with him to the Home Office an intuitive understanding that it is how issues and incidents are handled , more than the policies which are decided upon , that can make or break a Home Secretary 's reputation . |
| 30 | The teacher can make or mar the lesson , and your interest in what the child is doing and how he is doing it is all important . |