Example sentences of "to turn [art] blind [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 But to disqualify Eugenius from the running is to ignore the twanging power inherent in ‘ Flame On ’ ; to pass over Kelly 's weary woefulness ; to turn a blind ear to the plethora of lovely guitar flicks and calmly-slashed chords which litter ‘ Breakfast ’ and ‘ Buttermilk ’ like mouldy cabbages down Walthamstow High Street on market day .
2 We continue to turn a blind eye to the architecture with no name , preferring instead to attack the buildings that future generations will admire .
3 Choosing to turn a blind eye to the unlikely drama that was unfolding a few feet in front of her , she merely expressed her gratitude for the imitation topaz bangle that she 'd just unwrapped , before turning on her heels and heading downstairs to catch the special seasonal episode of Crossroads .
4 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 .
5 He would prefer to turn a blind eye to the problem of asylum seekers around the world .
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