Example sentences of "but looking [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 for example , a production manager may be stuck about ideas on how to improve factory efficiency but looking at a potted plant on the desk might suggest an improved working environment or employees being given more wages ( which may be seen as the equivalent of plant food ) .
2 That 's an area of course that we would wish to increase eventually but looking at the protected figures , a large increase in the primary schools delegated budgets this year could result in , in a de facto cut to the secondary schools next year .
3 Perhaps much of what Sickert taught does not have relevance to all of us today ; perhaps many of his doctrines are outworn , his opinions unsystematic , but looking at the smouldering vigour of the painting , and the sinewy strength of the drawing in the works now on view at the Royal Academy , it is difficult not to feel that here is the work of a real artist , of a man who knew what he was doing — and why .
4 But looking at the whole thing from a higher perspective , it seems to me that the Leeds management may be thinking that we are not going to win the championship this season or at least they are prepared to wait another year to have a go .
5 Now I in terms of the fine letter of P P G twelve erm erm er that is not entirely consistent , but looking at the special circumstances of Greater York , erm erm and the long time you 've spent on this , trying to reassure the public that we will do this properly , we think it 's the best way to proceed .
6 But looking at the past track record of the present Government , one ca n't help wondering .
7 The tour was disappointing but looking to the longer term future of Scottish rugby it was certainly not a disaster .
8 Saint-Exupéry said that ‘ loving someone does not mean looking into each other 's eyes , but looking in the same direction together . ’
9 In fact love has been defined as not looking at each other , but looking in the same direction .
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