Sentence examples for a blind eye from inspiring English sources

'a blind eye' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to refer to a passive attitude towards wrongdoing or illegal activity. For example: The boss turned a blind eye to the employees who took extra vacation time.

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Turning a blind eye..

So everyone turned a blind eye.

People turned a blind eye to it.

He turned a blind eye to corruption.

But the government turns a blind eye.

The government turned a blind eye.

I can't turn a blind eye.

Headteachers prefer to turn a blind eye.

"We don't just turn a blind eye.

Meanwhile the world turns a blind eye.

And corporations often turn a blind eye.

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