Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] the eye " in BNC.

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1 This part of the banner , the lower half , was too calamitous for the eye .
2 Something dominating about the mouth , something cruel about the eyes .
3 Lastly , careful use of space in the table layout may go a long way towards helpful guiding of the eye .
4 Supposedly grown-up people that believe human beings can not practise safe sex and contraception , or that it is right to deny a 14-year-old girl who has been raped an abortion because it would be morally wrong in the eyes of God , are not living in the real world .
5 Divorce is wrong in the eyes of God ! ’
6 ‘ You know it 's wrong in the eyes of the world , do n't you ?
7 Yeah , you 're a bit wet in the eyes .
8 For one thing , they often feel that they must hide their condition in order not to appear foolish in the eyes of others .
9 There had been that unfortunate controversy in the local Press with the manager of the Palladium , when he had been compelled , under pressure from his bishop , to issue a statement to the effect that all films were not necessarily harmful in the eyes of the Church .
10 They do not see the antiquated Gloria combine harvesters or the Transylvanian wheat fields bloodshot with poppies : charming to the eye , but evidence of faltering investment in machinery and decent fertilisers .
11 Note that UV light can be harmful to the eyes and it is important that the lid of the UV light box is kept firmly closed when the light source is switched on .
12 To tend the rice shoots all wore broad , mollusk-shaped hats and identical trousers and tunics of black cloth that made men and women indistinguishable to the eyes of the Americans in the car .
13 Use light to medium pressure to avoid dragging the skin , and be particularly careful around the eye area .
14 But presumably if the ‘ good ’ schools became , as a result of their location , their examination results , or by some other means , identifiable in the eyes of parents , then these schools would have to become selective .
15 The Sandrat was untouched in the eye of the hurricane .
16 One possible alternative means of raising revenue , a graduated income tax , was advocated largely by socialists and as such tainted in the eyes of the main political parties .
17 The sixties look adopted by Betty Boo and by Deee-Lite 's Lady Miss Kier is visible in the eye kohl , the bodysuits and the dark , straight hair curled at the ends .
18 So we can put some limits on the project : the chairs must be upholstered ; modern in the simplicity of their lines but not ‘ Cubist ’ for want of a better term ; easy on the eye and bottom ; they should fit in with other existing furniture ; and naturally should be of strong construction so that they will be heirloom quality .
19 Garda is a charming old village that is very easy on the eye .
20 Easy on the eye this room ( right ) was made to relax in .
21 The countryside around here is rather flat with expansive green fields that are easy on the eye .
22 It 's easy on the eye — sometimes a relaxing break from the climbs which , for the most part , are somewhat more taxing .
23 The resorts are elegant and easy on the eye , the hotels are stylish and airy .
24 It was vital that they should be prompt and professional as well as easy on the eye .
25 The large living-cum-dining room is mostly in earthy natural shades — they 're easy on the eye and a perfect setting for the colourful rug and furniture which the Coles bought to remind them of their travels
26 The layout and print is easy on the eye and the revision passages for dictation becomes increasingly difficult as the book progresses .
27 Above all , it should be as physically comfortable and relaxing as it is easy on the eye .
28 The clarity of the superb 8″ x 6″ 16-greyscale VGA sidelit display is easy on the eye , whatever the conditions .
29 Ken Russell 's production is certainly easy on the eye , but fans are expecting a bit more than a well-turned ankle .
30 Admitting that he was easy on the eyes was simple artistic honesty .
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