Example sentences of "looked up [prep] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I looked up at a sheer sheet of glass and steel , one of the 1930s Rockerfeller buildings . |
| 2 | Ashley looked up at a grey ball of a cloud which hung directly overhead . |
| 3 | The man looked up with a contemptuous smile . |
| 4 | Then he looked up with a solemn expression and replied : ‘ Well , I would n't go as far as that . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Visitors for you , Mr Swift , ’ the doctor said , opening the door , and Charles Swift looked up with a bright smile . |
| 6 | Peter looked up with a sheepish grin . |
| 7 | She looked up with an absent smile . |
| 8 | Thessy , squatting nearby as he waited for his father 's permission to join the conversation , looked up as a twin-engined plane howled low overhead . |
| 9 | Rose looked up from a Naseby-dominated desk as Mr Multhrop speedily opened the door and almost pushed the sergeant in . |
| 10 | He looked up in a thoughtful way that made Carrie nervous but all he said was , ‘ Well , Carrie , I 'm much obliged to you ! |