Example sentences of "could not [vb infin] [pos pn] eyes [conj] " in BNC.

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1 A girl could n't close her eyes and ears to it , but she could keep herself pure .
2 People living on the estate could n't believe their eyes when they saw their new neighbour .
3 MALCOLM and Judy Carvell could n't believe their eyes when they visited their old village after five years in Australia .
4 With that brilliant pair Torville and Dean so much in the news , Easter Course members at Walsall could n't believe their eyes when these idols appeared before them — on roller skates !
5 Mark could n't believe his eyes and ears when the American Director of Overseas ' Executive Personnel spelt out the compensation terms under the early retirement deal .
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