Example sentences of "make [prep] [conj] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He made as if to shut the drawer , saw the gun and hesitated . |
| 2 | And I made as if to open the door . |
| 3 | ’ When still she made no move , he chuckled and made as if to put the document away again , pausing when he saw out of the corner of his eye that she was returning to the desk , albeit hesitantly . |
| 4 | Certain contracts are excepted and are therefore not cancellable under the Regulations ( even if made during or following an unsolicited visit or an excursion ) , namely any contract : |
| 5 | Once ashore , the attacking force made for and took the remains of the Fao oil-export complex . |
| 6 | Then made as if to leave the room . |
| 7 | Her hand made as if to tear the wad of paper , then halted . |
| 8 | It has been on trial at nine branches and no decision has been made about whether to extend the service . |
| 9 | turns , there , gets the header , Notts go in front , it was brilliantly made by and had the easiest of jobs and what a comeback it is , because Notts trailed by two in twenty minutes and now they lead three two against the side second in the first division table , who 've been run ragged in the second half , by a storming Notts comeback , brilliant , header . |
| 10 | Chola was leaning back laughing , making as if to enfold the old and new progeny under her two arms . |