Example sentences of "[noun] [vb -s] a [adj] eye [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is no doubt that officialdom in Brussels turns a blind eye to anti-competitive behaviour by state-owned industries in a way that it is not prepared to do for private companies . |
| 2 | They both did a lot of lobbying , which you 're not supposed to do , but the college turns a blind eye to it . |
| 3 | Luke Steer keeps a wary eye on the fulmars as he negotiates the finishing ledges ( photos ) |
| 4 | Though mercy killing is still officially illegal , the law turns a blind eye to the 2.4 per cent of Dutch deaths which are accounted for by it . |
| 5 | Work in something of a muddle , but Vicky has a great eye for detail . |
| 6 | Once a solicitor has been instructed by the applicant , it is evident from the files examined that the Commissioner keeps a close eye on the case , and is kept informed of all progress and developments by way of regular reports from the solicitor . |
| 7 | The rules stipulate clubs must field the strongest team available , but the FA turns a blind eye as the top teams clearly do not do so . |
| 8 | Neville who oversees the zany stock-takes once a week keeps a watchful eye on the joke , gag novelty market . |
| 9 | The Centre keeps a close eye on developments in economic computing and publishes a regular Bulletin which is distributed widely . |
| 10 | Changes in the law to this effect have taken and are taking place , while jurisdiction turns a blind eye towards much which would once have been rigidly repressed . |
| 11 | Mercifully the traffic progresses for fifty yards before it stalls again , and the Rasta does not pursue her further , but Robyn keeps a nervous eye on her rear-view mirror . |