Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] n't see the " in BNC.

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1 She turned quickly , anxious that David should n't see the sudden tears in her eyes .
2 Mrs. Pridmore could n't see the sense of more examinations and all this talking about a career .
3 Scott could n't see the name painted along one side of it but he 'd already been told it was called The Abbott .
4 But the sceptic ca n't see the way that Paul 's example is an answer , because the things which made Paul joyful are alien to the non-Christian way of life .
5 Then he would realize he was smiling again for Sir William 's benefit , and swing round in his chair so that Morris could n't see the smile .
6 At that distance Adam could n't see the scar that ran down Kaas ' cheek .
7 People could n't see the danger we were in — in fact Lee could n't see it either — because it just looked as though his ball was in a sand hole .
8 He was still holding his stomach , but Ace could n't see the damage there .
9 Of course , your neighbours wo n't see the Woodworker Fellowship logo so you will need to acquire an additional cloth badge to show off your membership .
10 Blunt could n't see the reason for that .
11 Robyn pressed her lips together and half turned so that Anne would n't see the tears that were welling up in her eyes again .
12 She prayed that Steve would n't see the truth — that she still loved that man , passionately , even though he had deceived her so , and that her heart was breaking inside her .
13 ‘ This government ca n't see the wood for the trees .
14 Of course , those who join for one week holidays wo n't see the whole range of our social activities .
15 Blake could n't see the face .
16 Colin feels the traditional financiers ca n't see the future potential of the environment concept .
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