Sentence examples for make passages from inspiring English sources

He often found a way to make passages that might seem short on "musical pith" sound delicate or even meaningful.

Waves of refugees risking their lives to make passage to Europe stirred global sympathy.

After the House passed cap and trade, he did little to make passage in the Senate a priority".

On immigration, he says he is "personally committed" to the cause and will work "tirelessly" to make passage a reality.

Or do they combine tax reform and health care into one monster bill, which would make passage even more daunting?

When the coal ships leave the Queensland ports, the two become one as the captains make passage through the 2300 kilometre/1430 mile-long reef – the world's largest.

Usually, the traffic of migrants across the Mediterranean slows by October, when the conditions of the sea and the weather make passage more dangerous.

The somewhat hollow nature of these procedures was confirmed when the Dell board changed the voting rules to make passage of the buyout easier.

While consumer advocates and some lawmakers are drafting legislation that would create a paid federal family leave and medical leave insurance program, the current political tenor will make passage tricky.

The Clintons put together a giant package that sought to flavor the castor oil with plenty of candy while buying off what they hoped would be just enough powerful interests to make passage possible.

All three candidates in the Minnesota governor's race expressed support for a stadium bill, though the state's projected $5.7 billion deficit may make passage of a stadium bill problematic.