Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] a [adj] eye [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | He or she must be free to keep a careful eye on the operation of the analytical system and the data it produces . |
2 | The aristocracy have found that out to their cost and that 's why they 're often willing to turn a blind eye to the occasional by-blow , provided it 's handled discreetly . |
3 | However much Cnut may have played the Christian king , he was , like other rulers , willing to turn a blind eye to church teaching when it suited him . |
4 | As British economists know only too well , it is easy to turn a blind eye to unwelcome truths of this kind and to indulge for decades in a form of national self-delusion . |
5 | ‘ It is hard to turn a blind eye to something so obvious and widespread , ’ wrote the author of a forestry text in 1962 . |
6 | Yeah , it 's funny , usually find with joiners I do n't know , i they 're supposed to have a good eye for strai |
7 | but the rapid expansion of credit card trading will make it important to keep a close eye on this potential problem in future . |
8 | However , it is important to keep a close eye on your skin to see if any moles change in size or shape , in which case you should seek medical advice . |
9 | He was a taciturn , curiously detached individual who seemed happy to turn a blind eye to any of his tenants ' ’ goings-on' , as Eleanor called them . |
10 | Given the challenge of competitive international markets , the corporate world , at least in its rhetoric , is keen to recruit bright graduates who as managers will be able to turn a critical eye on established practices . |
11 | In 1931 Japan resorted to force and occupied Manchuria , but the West , absorbed in its own problems , was able to turn a blind eye to such encroachments within the confines of East Asia . |
12 | Alexandra felt smooth and neat and tight and regretful that , with Lyddy to keep a stern eye on standards , she could not secretly leave off her stays when the weather got warmer as she did occasionally at Bewick . |
13 | You are not likely to find anything of archaeological interest , but museums may be inclined to keep a watchful eye on you ! |
14 | ‘ How wonderful to have a black eye for love ! ’ |
15 | And it might be wise to keep a particular eye on your son . |