Example sentences of "[noun pl] makes [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The magico-religious content of many of the seal images makes it likely that their owners treated them as amulets as well . |
| 2 | Using still images makes it much easier to initiate discussion of the organisation and use of space : the constraints of the task allow us to focus on specifics ; the stillness makes the work much more open to inspection . |
| 3 | Their acidic characteristics makes them particularly suitable for the dairy industry , breweries and soft drink manufacturers . |
| 4 | What makes it look all the more daft is that they will often have to wear the same number tabard all the way through , which over top hat and tails makes them look like someone wearing his vest over his dinner jacket . |
| 5 | The influence of these broad parameters makes itself felt in the opening pages of the Report , to the extent that the Committee is prepared to revise its very terms of reference in the light of its wider concerns . |
| 6 | Further problems may arise again on return to Britain as the pressure for places in the more popular independent or state schools makes it increasingly difficult for the expatriate to find suitable educational facilities for children . |
| 7 | Suppose a judge then announces , in the style of law as integrity , that the precedents do establish a right to damages because that reading of the precedents makes them in retrospect morally sounder . |
| 8 | The durability of these cars makes them a prime target for clockers and is another reason to insist on up-to-date service schedules . |
| 9 | The abundance of alkanes makes them particularly attractive starting materials for industrial processes . |
| 10 | But the fact that it includes librarians from all sectors makes it a potentially important co-ordinating body . |
| 11 | This is a only thumb-nail sketch which I hope is fairly accurate , though the complex and confused relationship between the planning and legal aspects makes it extremely difficult to second-guess . |
| 12 | ‘ My mother , ’ said Bernard , suddenly , talkative at last , ‘ is a mean-spirited , disgusting bitch ; a big fat mammy , and to think that I was born from between her legs makes me want to vomit . |
| 13 | Thinking of our dead parents and brothers makes us determined to continue to fight against this repressive government . |
| 14 | Tourists too can expect a right Royal welcome , for the traditional friendliness of the islanders makes everyone feel at home . |
| 15 | The geographical dispersion of agricultural work among predominantly small units makes it very difficult to organize union activities effectively ( Newby 1972b ) . |
| 16 | ‘ In the same way as some people might go to church and seek absolution , accepting that I have confessed to these sins makes me feel better . |
| 17 | The ERM 's history over the past nine months makes it increasingly likely that monetary union , when it happens , will involve only a small group . |
| 18 | The fact that divorce is in many cases equally desired by both parties makes it probable that there may in fact be some collusion between them . |
| 19 | Today , of course , the importance of political parties makes it difficult for members of Parliament to claim to represent all their constituents ; but equally makes it difficult for them to assume delegate roles . |
| 20 | They state : ‘ If PES makes it less likely that new monetary programmes with large spending implications will be introduced inadvertently , it also helps to assure departments that their on-going programmes will not suddenly be disrupted ’ ( Heclo and Wildavsky , 1981 , p. 238 ) . |
| 21 | The way he goes crunching into tackles makes me so glad I play with him and not against him . |
| 22 | Moreover , the complex nature of many frauds makes it difficult for the police to prepare a sound case . |
| 23 | Poisoning of waterways is hideous enough ; but the ability of many organisms to concentrate toxins makes it even more so . |
| 24 | Frequent washing and thorough drying of feet makes them feel comfortable and keeps them healthy . |
| 25 | Such political use of the honours makes it all the more imperative that its class system is maintained . |
| 26 | But any rational analysis of the outcome of the Democratic primaries makes it clear that Jackson 's racial identity did not and could not defeat him in the voting booth . |
| 27 | Thai food is far more interesting than Chinese or Indian , for the huge and accessible range of ingredients makes it potentially more elegant and surprising — in Thailand they are said to eat more than 250 raw ingredients in their yam ( salads , and pronounced ‘ yum ’ ) alone . |
| 28 | Maybe he thinks being a Sergeant in the Engineers makes him too good to work for ordinary folk . |
| 29 | Officials in Pakistan recognise the validity of that argument , but the prospect of a military move on the tribal areas makes everyone 's hair stand on end . |
| 30 | Yet reticence in sexual matters makes it less than probable that these will be the first mentioned . |