Example sentences of "[coord] make for " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sometimes they are unreasonable , perhaps being arbitrary or made for convenience 's sake ; if so , to what extent are conclusions invalidated , and can one proceed in an alternative fashion based on only weak knowledge ? |
| 2 | Manufacturing fewer units than can be sold either reduces revenue because orders are not accepted or makes for late deliveries if they are . |
| 3 | The taxpayers appealed to a Special Commissioner , contending that the novation did not constitute a ‘ release ’ because it was neither wholly voluntary or gratuitous , nor made for less than full consideration . |
| 4 | Get into the trees and make for high ground . |
| 5 | He even test-sailed the course with a friend , allowing the Nancy to drift out to the Beach End buoy and make for Holland . |
| 6 | But which of us , locked behind a desk or in a queue at the supermarket check-out , has not had an overwhelming desire to drop everything , run into the street , hail a passing cab and make for the nearest airport to catch a plane to anywhere ? |
| 7 | If the queen cat was satisfied from her seven matings with one tom , she would leave the other males in the lurch and make for home . |
| 8 | Delaney should now quickly gather all surviving members of his force and make for the target , with no potentially dangerous searches . |
| 9 | A further danger is that adaptation may mix different individual styles and make for poor reading . |
| 10 | I prepared to collect the rest of my medicines and make for the hospital , when the policeman said to me , ‘ Excuse me , sir . |
| 11 | Contributions from Squadron members are related in the order that they joined the unit and make for fascinating reading , especially as raids and operations inter-weave with different opinions coming to the fore — Alan has added occasional notes only by way of factual back-up , ensuring the originality of the contributor 's writing . |
| 12 | Once in the field turn left , following the hedge through a gap at the top and make for a stone stile in the top right hand corner . |
| 13 | Whatever the colour scheme , whatever the style , these pretty white duvet covers and pillowcases from Lace Lady will fit in like a dream — and make for a good night 's sleep . |
| 14 | They get the argument out of a tight corner , and make for a less fatalistic scenario . |
| 15 | ‘ I think I 'll follow Mr Robinson 's example and make for — ‘ |
| 16 | From Schaffhausen , it is natural to turn east and make for Konstanz and the broad waters of the Bodensee . |
| 17 | On no account look out your passport and make for the airport because they 'll catch you in customs and the judge will be cross and tell you you 're a cold-blooded , ruthless and calculating murderess and give you twenty years . |
| 18 | I head off along the road and make for Deptford High Street , swinging my bag of clothes like I was going on holiday . |
| 19 | However , lengthy and complex consultative committees can hinder revision and make for a slowly changing scheme . |
| 20 | I saw Yet drag himself up , eyes charged with fear , and make for the door to the lower regions . |
| 21 | Araminta released her and sped away , leaving Theda to draw a breath , square her shoulders , and make for Lady Merchiston 's door . |
| 22 | Turn around and make for Tracy Castle ? |
| 23 | He watched him move quickly across the alley , and make for the patch of deep shadow under the iron stairs . |
| 24 | Optimistic views , not shared by Freud , that liberation from sexual prohibitions would eliminate neurosis and make for a healthier society have proved to be wrong . |
| 25 | She cringed back from him , pressing herself against the stove , wondering if she could edge past and make for the door . |
| 26 | Once off the airfield , Stirling gave orders for the jeeps to split up and make for the rendezvous separately , as he was sure that the following morning the sky would be full of angry German fighters out looking for them . |
| 27 | He shrugged and made for the door . |
| 28 | She ducked under his arm and made for the door but he caught her arm . |
| 29 | Then suddenly she got up and made for the piano . |
| 30 | So I flipped around and made for the ground , I 'd completely lost my bearings , I did n't recognize it , did n't even know which panel it was . |