Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] n't see the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mrs. Pridmore could n't see the sense of more examinations and all this talking about a career . |
| 2 | Scott could n't see the name painted along one side of it but he 'd already been told it was called The Abbott . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | At that distance Adam could n't see the scar that ran down Kaas ' cheek . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | He was still holding his stomach , but Ace could n't see the damage there . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | Blunt could n't see the reason for that . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | ‘ This government ca n't see the wood for the trees . |
| 12 | Blake could n't see the face . |