Example sentences of "not see the [noun] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have come to realize that many of us will not see the improvements in our quality of life , as this is going to take a long time . |
| 2 | The Curator did not see the look in Mr Wolski 's eyes as he glanced back to the window and stared again at the wolves outside , who had turned to face the icy wind with narrowed yellow eyes . |
| 3 | ‘ I can not see the logic in leaving him behind . ’ |
| 4 | I did not see the value in teaching him the English equivalents of these words , and merely reminded him to talk in English . |
| 5 | The third : the targets are met or exceeded but one does not see the results in the shops . |
| 6 | I simply can not see the point in having things I do n't need . |
| 7 | ‘ I do not see the point in raking over old coals , ’ he said philosophically . |
| 8 | They are all great prospects , not just for Lancashire but for England , and I do not see the point in getting depressed when there is such a wealth of promise for the future making its presence felt in the club . ’ |
| 9 | Well , I mean I take the view that if we are going to erm have something on the agenda , I can telephone his secretary , I can write to him , anytime , which I 'm quite willing to do , I can not see the point in sending things through the post at twenty five P a time when we shall never see the man , and if he comes here |
| 10 | She had felt sad watching as Tallis had slipped behind her , a figure on the shore , watching with concern but without understanding , since she had failed to place her Moondream mask across her face , and thus could not see the woman in the land . |