Example sentences of "but [modal v] make [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is now established and we 're pleased with its success ; but let's make it even better . |
| 2 | The Housing Act 1974 adds to the above criteria of ‘ unfitness ’ a list of certain ‘ standard amenities ’ , the absence of which does not render a dwelling unfit but may make it eligible for improvement grants . |
| 3 | The 23-year-old Scot has signed too late to play at Derby today but should make his debut in City colours against Coventry reserves next week . |
| 4 | He would be free to pursue his own work , but must make himself available to students of composition . |
| 5 | As I lay back on my bed I tried to work out the connection between him and the British Empire and Fresnes gaol , but could make nothing of it . |
| 6 | The two rabbits sniffed and stared , but could make nothing of it . |
| 7 | In the second half when we went at them we forced plenty of corners but could make nothing of them . |
| 8 | Rameshwar answered , ‘ I shall go home no more but will make my home forever at your feet . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ A good teacher is someone who 'll take a good joke but will make us work to get the work done . |
| 10 | Surely those politicians , members of royalty , athletes or anyone who wishes to make a clarifying statement should have sufficient intelligence to appreciate that the media-kings of speculation can not only guess what the content of the future announcement will be , but can make it so much more interesting by speculating on the response , plus the reaction to the response by the person who probably intended to say the opposite to what the ‘ experts ’ had been speculating would be said for the past 48 hours . |