Sentences with phrase «as fighting words»

She took those as fighting words, so I had to explain that the hen intended to place her nest under the rhododendrons at the corner of the deck, or perhaps she will get past the deck underpinning to place the nest under the deck.

Not exact matches

«She lived, as we all have lived, too many years in a culture broken by brutally powerful men,» she said, and her words sparked emotions of anger and, at the same time, the motivation to fight for change.
I wont argue that too much seeing how it is ridiculous to argue and fight for the right to be recognized as the «Words Most Hated».
I agree with others, though, who say there are far more important atheist battles to fight, such as getting the Pledge of Allegiance back to its pre-Cold War wording.
One should not fight God and insist that he give us his Word in another way, or, as we are more apt to do, rework his Word along theological or cultural prejudices that turn into a minefield of principles, propositions, or imperatives but denude it of its ad hoc character as truly human.
It is «argue» — and these days when we use the word in the street it doesn't mean «present our case,» as when one argues a case before the Supreme Court; rather, it is synonymous with «fight
A parallel can be found in a civil right as sacred as that of free speech, which can not be infringed but does suffer some regulation: pornography, fighting words, and libel are not protected from state law by the First Amendment.
so to all my christian brthrs and sstrs, continue «fighting the good fight» because as the word of 6od says «he who endures till the end will be saved»
Muslims in general if left alone with out your intervention might end up fighting each other due differences of views in their faith, but if west keep on applying pressure causing starvation, harassment and confrontation against Muslims and against their faith, this will only lead them to leave behind their differences and jointly or individually confront their enemies, those who wants to deprive them from their rights of faith and belief and the more they are pressed the more they would complain by reacting and not by words and cries since words and cries seem does not reach, heard or work out now a days since being their judges and executors are all of non religious such as atheists, infidels, polytheists who consider their vast interests above all humanity and faith issues such as mercy, leniency, compassion, pity, sympathy, kindness all that of human mutual heavenly code of conduct.!?
If Eddie Long was innocent he owed it to his congregation and his position as a teacher of God's word, to «vigorously fight» the charges.
But the main stress in the sacrament is found not so much in that kind of talk (which may be appropriate enough for an adult) but in the simple words with which the minister of baptism signs the baptized person with the sign of the cross as he or she is «received into the congregation of Christ's flock»: that «hereafter he [or she] shall not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and manfully to fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the devil, and to continue Christ's faithful soldier and servant unto his [her] life's end.»
In culture wars, as in philosophical debate, words are often like towns along the battle front: they offer a strategic position and must be fought for and defended, and not relinquished as soon as the enemy advances.
@Marge... Honestly, to try to abate any fighting words, as I feel you are a good person, based on nothing but your articulate manor and heartfelt posts, it is just hard to see people so vehement to dismantle your beliefs!
«As a pastor, the Word of God tells me in James that the true religion that God our Father accepts is to speak forth and to stand and to fight for the orphans and the widows,» he told CT. «And that gives me a mandate as a pastor, to challenge corruption, injustice, and poverty within my community.&raquAs a pastor, the Word of God tells me in James that the true religion that God our Father accepts is to speak forth and to stand and to fight for the orphans and the widows,» he told CT. «And that gives me a mandate as a pastor, to challenge corruption, injustice, and poverty within my community.&raquas a pastor, to challenge corruption, injustice, and poverty within my community.»
What I learned later was that they were also trailblazers, women who were clearly gifted and called by God into ministry, but who had to fight (gently and patiently, as it turned out) for the chance to serve the church — as women — as Ministers of Word and Sacrament.
Jefferson fought with words as his weapons and the armies fought with bullets — both striving mightily for human liberation.
It is rather that the Word and the church will be interpreted to them as God's will for the freedom of man to live a human life, to fight against the demonic forces of his own nature that seek dominion over social as well as personal life, to order his life by structures of love and justice relevant to the conditions of society.
Males and females who have, sometimes impatiently, turned this into a fight, into a culture war, instead of the grace of conversation over time as we each listen to God's Word as the way forward.
Justice Scalia, writing for the majority, viewed this as an unconstitutional attempt to expand the narrow categories of content which are not afforded full First Amendment protection: obscenity, incitement, and fighting words.
The pagan temptation,» as the philosopher Thomas Molnar described it, is hardly new — the Church has been fighting paganism since the time of Christ — but what is new is its aggressive resurgence, its seduction of so many Christians, and the warnings Pope Francis has issued against it.The Pope's scorching words against paganism have not been well - received by many, but Francis has gone right on assailing it, particularly in areas that pagans care about most: the environment and sex.Francis has been a bold and eloquent defender of the environment, and understands that protecting the environment is not a recent fad, but a long - standing Catholic principle, highlighted by many of Francis's predecessors.
i really loved it and the fans in the stadium have shown that they will love and stop being quiet if they see that the team fights for it and to the «fans» on here who always repeated that they are happy as long as the tactic and the teams fight and mentality is on point i hope you keep your word and credit wenger and the eleven who are playing right now, show to sanchez and özil what you can do without them, COYG
Stop insulting Arsenal fans, Howe belong were he is now fighting for relegation you want Arsenal fighting for relegation????? Stop this nonsense rarely I find Arsenal fans who want Howe as Wenger replacement and please stop using the word «most popular» if you want to find out the most popular Wenger replacement just write the article about it and we'll vote between Howe, Simeone, Low, and others.
Someone needs to have a word in his shell like as I can see wobs and akbs fighting in the emirates soon if this continues.
More than just taking Kills Crow's words to heart that they needed to make the most of their last season opener, at the start the Fighting Indians play as if these first moments are all they have.
It becomes pretty obvious when screaming the N - word, killing someone, obstructing justice, multiple rape charges, domestic abuse, dog fighting, locker room brawls, reality show drama don't qualify as distractions in the name of winning but this somehow does.
Was not analyzing the Manchester ss and don't really care much there but from a footballing point of view and from the words of MR wenger I understand the logic I do nt read what the media thinks neither My comment above addresses the issues we face in comparison to the two previous seasons adding in our re enforcements The 22 million question «Are the Arsenal capable of achieving 85 point come next May???» I believed we were strong last year and said it here that the team was strong and together and used the very words that MR wenger used cohesion but as the season unfolded the cracks showed up at the very beginning when we lost to west ham and it got worse as we lost pole position and every thing around us came tumbling down by February last season here comes another important question did they know and understand what happened do they know what to do this term to avoid the very same faith well we wait and see Irregardless of what happens I will support Arsenal and will keep analyzing every match my way until May so Good luck Arsenal with your endeavors and hope you do well against Liverpool keep the fight on keep the heads up and give them a good beating
Jack has already seen red this season for scrapping on the pitch with the under 23 Arsenal team so hopefully his desire to show fight will not go too far but he has clearly been riled by Deeney's words, as has his manager.
Arsenal head into tomorrow's match at the Liberty Stadium with Arsene Wenger warning his players that they must all fight for their place in the team, these words rang true midweek as Thomas Vermaelen was axed for the trip to Bayern Munich following a poor performance against Tottenham Hotspur where his error contributed to Tottenham's second and winning goal.
And Calvert - Lewin has been reassured by some sage words from Rooney as he fights to reclaim his spot in the Toffees» frontline — a task which increased in difficulty with the January signings of impressive attacking pair Cenk Tosun and Theo Walcott, who have directly contributed to eight goals between them in their fledgling Everton careers.
Them, as they say, are fighting words to anyone who has had an adulterous partner and isn't too concerned about how many other spouses are getting some on the side.
They fight over who is going to have custody, they use the kids as weapons in a war of words, and they do their best to poison their children's minds against the other parent.
Don't use the words «hurry up,» as it puts the pressure on your child making him uncomfortable, don't fight.
Babysitters, nannies, preschool teachers provide many different services as well: counseling / behavioral therapies (think children fighting in a sand box who need to be directed to «use words» rather than hit one another), nutritional guidance (our son's teachers have given us great ideas and resources for healthy meals), arts training (music class, creative arts class), occupational therapist (correct hand hold for four year old grasping a pencil), physical therapist (Hop on one foot, kids!
As a state senator, Lee has proven himself to be a man of his word, fighting tirelessly to uphold those values and fulfill his campaign promises — cutting onerous taxes and fees, creating jobs and protecting our veterans.»
Drawing on the words of the poet René Char as he tracked his own discovery of it during his days fighting for it in the French resistance, Arendt defines this public treasure in the language of those 18th century American revolutionaries who were willing to die for it: «the public happiness», or for the French revolutionaries: «public freedom», for Rousseau «popular sovereignty».
If I understand correctly, the two - tiered theory / categorical approach simply refers to exempting certain categories of speech from protection, such as obscenities and «fighting words».
It seems to go against what the Prime Minister said in her very first words from Number Ten; fighting for ordinary families (or the «mainstream» as she called them today), who work around the clock but worry about the cost of living.
with opponents branded as quitters - in other words those who want to walk away from the fight for Britain's rights in the EU.
The second clue comes with opponents branded as quitters - in other words those who want to walk away from the fight for Britain's rights in the EU.
A party spokesman was unable to confirm or deny the wording of the appeal by Mr Griffin as quoted in The Times, however, he told politics.co.uk that if an appeal was sent out it was probably to raise money «to fight the equalities commission».
Western New York's hardworking families have my word: as long as I'm their state senator, I'll keep fighting for them every single day.»
In other words, this case might very well take some time to reach its final conclusion, dragging on into the tenure of the next AG — particularly if Espada refuses to cop a plea (assuming one is offered) and fights in court, as it seems at this moment he will.
McCray now holds the title of first lady, which appears on releases from the mayor's office, but as I remember from my days in the gay movement of the mid-1970s, calling a woman a «lady» constituted fighting words, particularly in Salsa Soul Sisters, a group of lesbians of color McCray said «stamped my membership card «forever.
Based on the concerns raised at Monday's public hearing before the state assembly's Standing Committee of Environmental Conservation, state officials will draft a «battle plan,» in the words of State Senator Kenneth LaValle (R - Port Jefferson), for how they can fight to preserve the area as open space and avoid damaging its unique, diverse ecology.
His words: «The Government of Nigeria remains deeply committed to the principles of human rights as well as the promotion and protection of people's freedom, even in the process of fighting terror.
«While Labour fights a leadership contest and Lib Dems wonder whether they can change the voting system as a reward for their loyalty, Osborne needs to win the argument that his measures are «unavoidable» — a word that recurred in his speech as often as «progressive».
In other words, as long as the infection is not lethal, it pays to wait for a sign that fighting it will not endanger the animal in other ways.
Gabi Garcia's goal as she says in her own words is — «My dream is to fight well, and don't get hurt, so I can fight all the time.»
Printed by a small publishing company known for other scientific masterpieces such as The Psychology of the Simpsons and You Do Not Talk About Fight Club, Campbell's book quickly hit the word - of - mouth circuit and skyrocketed towards bestseller status, with sales exceeding half a million copies to date.
As for the dolls: I've seen no definitive word on what they are or what their significance is, but I'm sure Dolce's VIP clients will be fighting to get them.
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