Example sentences of "[adj] it sounds " in BNC.
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| 1 | you put the ti the trumpet too high it sounds very much out of place . |
| 2 | The absolute precision of the rhythmic detail in ‘ Reprises par Interversion ’ ( from Livre d'orgue ) would be spellbinding were it not for the fact that it all sounds as natural as breathing , and I marvel at Messiaen 's immaculate measuring of grace notes , not least the recurring four-note figure of ‘ La Vierge et L'Enfant ’ ( from La nativité ) ; how sensible it sounds , how easily it all flows . |
| 3 | The argument , however paradoxical it sounds , has frequently found favour as a means of exculpating literature of merit : " Last Exit to Brooklyn " presented horrific pictures of homosexuality and drug-taking in New York . |
| 4 | ‘ On the other hand , you also need to make them feel that this may be their one chance to make a record — and they 'd better work pretty hard to make sure it sounds good . ’ |
| 5 | It is for someone to support the person whilst they try to unravel their thoughts in such a way that it becomes clear that they can say anything , no matter how bizarre or odd it sounds , because that will be the way they sort out their feelings in order to cope with them . |
| 6 | Just try saying that sentence out loud and see how pompous and unnatural it sounds . |