Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] straight in the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The woman is looking me straight in the eyes , Alida thought , she does not know even the basic elements of courtesy , she has paid no attention at all to the very relevant account of my condition . |
2 | Looking me straight in the eye she replied , ‘ Nice is in every child . ’ |
3 | I remember looking him straight in the eye at this point in order to try and fathom the motives behind his proposal . |
4 | ‘ No , ’ she said , looking him straight in the eye and immediately wishing she had n't . |
5 | ‘ Sir , ’ said the lady , looking him straight in the eye as he paused in his task to glance at her , so that his hand stilled and his gaze remained on her serious face , ‘ I am no more the victim of circumstance than are you . |
6 | ‘ Do n't you ? ’ said Owen , looking him straight in the eye . |
7 | To which and looking him straight in the face , she had answered , ‘ Do n't count on it , ever . ’ |
8 | I said , and looking her straight in the eye , I asked : ‘ Why is everybody picking on me ? |
9 | Joe , in fact , was looking her straight in the eye . |
10 | ‘ Exactly what I say , ’ he growled , looking her straight in the eyes . |
11 | J. was quite capable of staring her straight in the eye and swearing that black was white if it would get me out of a jam . |