Example sentences of "[verb] a [adj] eye " in BNC.
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| 1 | She cast a malevolent eye at the window as a squall of rain battered the glass , then began an inspection of supplies . |
| 2 | 3 of the youngest journalists around are here to have Telegraph editor Max Hastings cast a critical eye over their school paper ; the Ann Cam Citizen . |
| 3 | Sharpe cast a professional eye at the smoke of the French cooking fires . |
| 4 | He cast a professional eye over the report . |
| 5 | John — Augustus cast a sentimental eye on his retreat , convinced in his euphoria of pristine well-being that he had encountered one of nature 's radicals , someone to whom he could reveal his new true feelings . |
| 6 | Karl , as it were , added the italics as he cast a speculative eye over a huge grey building which loomed over the avenue like a battleship over a flotilla of cargo boats and from which , in the still , clear air , hung a vast flag , red , with a golden hammer and sickle emblazoned on it . |
| 7 | She cast a speculative eye on Lucy Lane . |
| 8 | He cast a scathing eye at the rows of bottles . |
| 9 | He cast a shrewd eye at her . |
| 10 | Down in Australia Brian Johnston cast a knowing eye round the field and told his audience of millions that Neil Harvey was standing with his legs apart , waiting for a tickle . |
| 11 | However , you do need a clear eye to pick up recurring patterns and themes in the room . |
| 12 | He was up and dressed every day , and spent each evening in the corner of the public bar with a pint pot in front of him , keeping a benevolent eye on the satisfied customers . |
| 13 | While , however , Admiral Hawke had been keeping a vigilant eye on Brest , Admiral Edward Boscawen had been busily patrolling off Toulon . |
| 14 | Parents like to see the headteacher 's initials on their child 's reading card , they appreciate that the head is taking a personal interest in their child 's progress and keeping a general eye on activities in classrooms . |
| 15 | ‘ Just keeping a general eye on you , trying to find out if you had any friends or contacts in Venice . ’ |
| 16 | TOP tax expert Leslie Ferrar of KPMG reckons the Tax man is keeping a sharp eye on Christmas parties . |
| 17 | Sean and Michael were there too , but they stood at the back looking usher-smart in new suits , and keeping a professional eye on the collecting plate . |
| 18 | BRITISH officials and players will be keeping a close eye on developments when New Zealand arrive for their 13-match tour of Wales and Ireland tomorrow after hearing that Wayne Shelford , the All Blacks captain , is charging £500 for each personal appearance during the visit . |
| 19 | The regulatory bodies , including the Securities and Investments Board , the Investment Managers Regulatory Organisation and the Life Assurance and Unit Trust Regulatory Organisation are keeping a close eye on the investigation procedure . |
| 20 | It is the kind of area where keeping a close eye on the map is almost essential for peace of mind — asking the way could prove difficult , to say the least . |
| 21 | Dieting also means keeping a close eye on the prepared foods that you buy and cutting them out if they include energy-rich ingredients . |
| 22 | ‘ Keeping a close eye , ’ they said . |
| 23 | And Ron Atkinson of Aston Villa is also keeping a close eye on Hughes . |
| 24 | The Football Association warned last night they were keeping a close eye on the sinning Saints after collecting five bookings and one dismissal in the opening two games of the season . |
| 25 | ‘ I 've been running three or four miles every day for a week , and using a trampoline at home to build up my fitness , and I 've been keeping a close eye on what I eat . |
| 26 | ‘ So far I 've seen eagles and many other birds of prey and I 'm keeping a close eye out for wild boar . ’ |
| 27 | Sid was keeping a close eye on Mr Didier ; not that he thought anyone would try to poison him , but you never knew , when the likes of Peckham were around . |
| 28 | The marketing people are keeping a close eye on the demographic changes . |
| 29 | ‘ You are very much mistaken , ’ he muttered , looking beyond them and keeping a close eye on his sister and Mitch as they rode along laughing and talking . |
| 30 | ’ We do n't use tags , but we try to make it as difficult as possible for people to steal by keeping a close eye on them . |