in the eye
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Of course, reasonableness is in the eye of the beholder — but to my eye, the reported numbers do not seem too generous.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Asked by an analyst about the “fairly rich valuation” on the stock, Waldron replied: “Rich valuation is in the eye of the beholder.”
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Japanese filmmaker Chie Hayakawa isn’t afraid to look death in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"Some are just hovering, waiting. Others are scout drones. They look the driver right in the eye through the windscreen," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He did not look her in the eye.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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