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 .
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