penetrating eye
Example Sentences
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But any soldier with General Brereton's penetrating eye is bound to spot a flaw.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dayan did not touch the map lying in the middle of the table; he only looked straight ahead with his one penetrating eye.
From Time Magazine Archive
The penetrating eye of the scientist has exploded that dream.
From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 9. September, 1880 by Walker, Aaron
The Fermier-General was old and ugly, there is no denying it; he had a shrewd, penetrating eye, moreover, and in the lines of his mouth were certain unmistakable indications of habitual command.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
The old lady's company was always wel284come to him; he liked her penetrating eye, her close-lipped, sharp remarks, and appreciated the real kindness of her heart.
From The Crux by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
