Example sentences of "[adj] see the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It seems exactly right to see the whole family sitting on a sofa together as Joseph meets his new sister at the end . |
| 2 | After all our travels we were sorry to see the trusty GRiD go . |
| 3 | For centuries the practice of philosophy has been overwhelmingly the prerogative of men but it is only recently that feminist analysis has made it possible to see the distorting effect of this historical fact . |
| 4 | In the red-lit dimness it was possible to see the mutilated Tree Spirits more plainly now and Fenella thought there had never been anything quite so dreadful . |
| 5 | When the paper is viewed on the light box , a see-through view is obtained so that it is possible to see the rough copper track layout , like an X-Ray , in relation to the components . |
| 6 | From almost every hilltop it was possible to see the great column of smoke , still far , but much nearer than they had ever seen it before . |
| 7 | It is now possible to see the desperate farce of late fifties pop as a first tremulous step towards the liberalization to come : the publication of the Wolfenden Report in September 1957 recommended the limited legalization of homosexuality , while a newer generation of pop stars , like Adam Faith or the female icon , Helen Shapiro , pushed in from the margins towards society 's centre . |
| 8 | It is possible to see the national curriculum legislation as part of the government 's strategy to reduce the power of local authorities . |
| 9 | It is often possible to see the vestigial remains of rear limbs on these large snakes . |
| 10 | In the limit that J/Mc exceeds r /2 the horizon would vanish and it would be possible to see the physical singularity at the centre of the black hole . |
| 11 | Dead lucky you were getting in free to see the Olympic Games a couple of years ago . ’ |
| 12 | In truth the work exhibits great variety , not only in the gestures and postures of the different figures , but in the composition of each subject , besides which it is very interesting to see the various costumes of those times and certain imitations and observations of Nature . |
| 13 | The character Tamburlaine dominates throughout this tragedy , and although he is rarely challenged , it is interesting to see the stark contrast between his character and those he is surrounded by . |
| 14 | The ongoing development is continued in the story right up to the present day and it is very interesting to see the numerous designs which have been tried , tested and put into operation . |
| 15 | It is interesting to see the raw material of event transformed into poetry , though this does make for a certain degree of repetition . |
| 16 | It is interesting to see the raw material of event transformed into poetry , though this does make for a certain degree of repetition . |
| 17 | It was exciting to see the glinting steel slowly disappear under its damp camouflage . |
| 18 | In the light of day , it clear to see the potential dangers of the drive . |
| 19 | Certainly Tate is not prepared to see the Federal capital , Washington , as a restored Richmond , as Virgil 's Aeneas sees Rome as a second Troy . |
| 20 | It is heartening to see the Precautionary Principle being applied to potential risk situations , even though it is not applied more widely throughout the PPG Note . |
| 21 | Now they were too high to see the great waves of the southern Atlantic carry the whales on their singing pilgrimages . |
| 22 | I was very interested to see the old photographs in the Veterans News , and I wondered if you would care to see this photo of the darts team . |
| 23 | So ordinary is ordinary life that it would seem paranoid to see the hidden influence of capitalists , or whoever , behind it . |
| 24 | It is instructive to see the whole House of Commons present . |
| 25 | He hears the hoofbeats approaching , and raises his eyes , half-expecting to see the exterminating angel , riding towards him like a conqueror . |
| 26 | Maggie was relieved to see the old smile back on Ana 's face and glad at this moment that Felipe was n't there . |
| 27 | It is a little sad to see the innocent eagerness and enthusiasm from so many who have stars in their eyes and really believe they are quite good players . |
| 28 | It is always sad to see the wounded animals . |
| 29 | It seemed sad to see the old place decaying , uncared for and neglected . |
| 30 | The people are delighted to see the Prime Minister . |