mak-ing

Imam felt they were mak-ing excellent progress, when Riddick suddenly spied something approaching and motioned them to move back.

The Chronicles of Riddick Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2004

Provided he was operating in the open, and not mak-ing an attempt at sniping from a distance.

Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002

"The rest of you see that he succeeds in making good time," he concluded, mak-ing it perfectly clear that the penalty for failure would land on all of their shoulders.

Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002

To Bashir's credit, he kept pace with Vaughn as they clambered down the steep incline without once mak-ing a tiresome comment about the first step being a doozy-a remark which Vaughn had fully expected the doctor to make.

Demons Of Air And Darkness DeCandido, Keith R. A. 2001

Had his normally careful character been corrupted by the thought of mak-ing love to her all weekend without having to worry about using protection, of staying inside her afterwards till he was ready to do it again.

A Secret Vengeance Lee, Miranda 2001

With South Africa's income distribution now the most unequal in the world, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says his biggest headache is mak-ing sure the Budget is a tool for redistribution.

ANC Daily News Briefing 2000

"Now, now, we don't know that," Jonas said, his quavering voice mak-ing him sound like a temporizing old man.

Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997

He could have chosen an easier route to more accessible targets, but the same topography that was presently mak-ing him curse under his breath would help to conceal him when he fled.

The Howling Stones Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1997

"Over here, warrior," came the hoarse whisper, mak-ing his job that much easier.

Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993

I could see her mak-ing the kinds of connections that would convince her she was fit for nothing else.

Cold Copper Tears Cook, Glen 1988