in one's eyes
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In tropical forests, it is common to discover leeches unexpectedly high up on one’s body, on the arms, neck, shoulder, or even in one’s eyes.
From New York Times
It seemed, for an instant, that I would have to explain how a person comes to be this way or that, how the sun falls some afternoons, how certain fruits smell, and the quality of light in one’s eyes on a beach.
From The New Yorker
Putting carboxymethylcellulose sodium in one’s eyes two, three or more times a day may not sound like a great experience.
From New York Times
Trying to throw dust in one's eyes is an old trick of Fritz's.
From Project Gutenberg
The dust was getting most disagreeable in one's eyes and throat, and covering everything.
From Project Gutenberg
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