This expression makes the person left holding the bag responsible for an action, often a crime or misdeed.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

A patent forbids others from copying an invention and makes the invention valuable in the world of business.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

I speak for the return of that general feeling of agreement which makes the blessings of this union so special to us all."

VOA: special.2009.04.02

But it is the energy of the artists and their willingness to share their work with others that makes the festival so interesting.

VOA: special.2009.08.05

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says it is honoring the researchers for showing how telomeres and the enzyme that makes them protect chromosomes.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

It acts like a washcloth, helps remove dead skin cells and makes the soap last longer.

VOA: special.2011.03.09

"Most of us dont feel that the government makes the best decisions for us.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

From historic exhibits to music festivals,this year's Hispanic Heritage Month makes the same appeal.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

And an agreement with the Vodacom company makes the service free to callers.

VOA: special.2010.05.03

One form of this enzyme makes the prostaglandin that causes pain and swelling.

VOA: special.2010.12.14

As in many machines, a big wheel makes the little wheels turn.

VOA: special.2009.11.29

Furadan makes the lions unable to move, then causes a painful death.

VOA: special.2009.05.05

The company that makes the device,Medtronic,helped to pay for the study.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

Many people believe that money makes the world go around.

VOA: special.2009.10.11