Example sentences of "[noun sg] looks a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the face of it , Louis VI 's claim to be lord of all bishops not already under effective protection looks a modest attempt to regain only part of the Carolingian inheritance . |
| 2 | Erm , the with with reference to something that comes up later on the training budget looks a small figure , as against what we 're talking about later in the meeting . |
| 3 | ‘ No , but your cleavage looks a great place to rest my head , ’ he grinned . |
| 4 | Serum fructosamine concentration looks a possible alternative to HbA 1 ( Baker et al , 1985 ) : it is reliable and reflects the integrated blood glucose level over three to six weeks versus eight to 12 . |
| 5 | Son-shine boy looks a real Bonny bet ! |
| 6 | Add this to the illness of Hun Sen , the only member of the Cambodian regime who appears willing to risk his future to give peace a chance , and Cambodian peace looks a long way off . |
| 7 | In town , this becomes tiresome and the £359 optional power assistance looks a good bet . |
| 8 | ‘ And his wife looks a real dragon . ’ |
| 9 | The Harcros Timber & Building Supplies Stayers Handicap looks a great deal more competitive , but firm preference is for Dreams End . |
| 10 | I 'd say your father looks a different kettle of fish , Stephen , and is n't that the way to keep it ? |
| 11 | ‘ Colorific does n't meet the best opposition ever seen in the Great Voltigeur and Further Flight looks a worthy favourite for the Lonsdale . ’ |
| 12 | Though in this form the list looks a long one , it must be remembered that only a limited number of schools have introduced more than a few changes . |
| 13 | At the moment the opening screen looks a little blank and you might be forgiven for wondering what comes next . |