making for

Example Sentences

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Her decision is making for some uncomfortable home-state politics.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

I already stuck out, given the crazy clothes I loved making for myself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The stock has gained 40.6% over that period, making for its best three-day stretch since Dec. 5, 2024, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

However, critics claim it does not address the point that public spending watchdog Audit Scotland has been making for years - that fundamental change in how NHS services are provided is overdue.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

In the alpine jungles, lakes and little rivers drew herds of deer and the big cats that hunted them, making for plentiful game.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee