Sentences with phrase «as occasional moments»

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And while there are occasional uncomfortable moments, such as nudging your boss to do the dishes, companies like Enplug say it is good for professional relationships, saves on rent and travel costs and is often just plain fun.

Aside from these occasional special moments as above, we rely on the Bible to understand what we are to believe and how we are to live.

But there is grace as well as work - righteousness of technique: his saving grace is the occasional insight that he needs something to believe in; hers is insight in redeeming moments of fellow - feeling.

I wouldn't call myself a Sissoko apologist but I did stick up for him and sort of viewed him as a minutes eater that would at worst cause no harm and have himself the occasional brilliant moment.

Though I must admit I do take the occasional antacid, as I have had serious reflux with my first pregnancy, and this time around had it from the moment of conception.

The crib is supposed to be used or baby to sleep in, but the occasional moment has passed when mom used it as an interim playpen to keep baby out of trouble.

Working for Gordon «As time goes on, you even remember with affection and fondness the occasional moments that were absolutely awful.

Worse than the occasional bout of unproductivity, brain fog describes those frustrating moments where, try as you might, you just can't focus on anything.

Because not everyday is a runway, I mix in staples that can become the foundation of your wardrobe as well as those occasional splurge items that make celebrating special moments that much more exciting.

It presents its alluring seasonal and occasional collections like spring, summer, winter fall and now it's the time for the festival moment, yes Motifz has launched their Eid Wear Collection as Motifz Embroidered Crinkle Chiffon Eid Dresses Collection 2017 - 2018.

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a I'll be honest: the cultural phenomenon that is Girls has more or less passed me However, I will absorb the occasional moment from the show through

There is also the occasional sly moment, including a very brief cameo by ABBA's Benny Andersson as well as a very funny reference to the ancient dramatic trope of the Greek Chorus.

Others inspired by Brashear include the unbelievably loyal Jo (who is initially impressed by his stubbornness, then dismayed by his lack of commitment to her and their child, and at last, proud of his accomplishments, trotted out for a public embrace in a Navy courtroom) and Billy Sunday's pretty wife, Gwen (Charlize Theron), whose brief appearances reveal precious little about her own boozy despair, as their central function appears to be assuring you that Sunday must have occasional non-asshole moments, since he's married to glamorous and self - assured cover - girl - of - the - moment Charlize Theron.

The series has it didactic moments, to be sure, as well as the occasional cartoonish character (usually among those chasing the runaways).

As negative - leaning as most of this article is, «John Carter» is still fun and offers occasional moments of glorAs negative - leaning as most of this article is, «John Carter» is still fun and offers occasional moments of gloras most of this article is, «John Carter» is still fun and offers occasional moments of glory.

that's surprising or unpredictable but as «soft - scripted» comedies go, it has the occasional funny moment.

Each one of these Alex Haley series have been relatively surprising in their, by network TV drama standards, genuineness, with this series continuing the «Roots» mythlogy's tradition of being more evasive of subtlety issues than it could have been, though not quite as much as it should have been, for although this series is generally genuine, there is the occasional manipulative moments, some of which go so far as to dip into melodrama.

Certainly, after the bland history lesson of «The Lady» and the joyless family - friendly shenanigans of the «Arthur» trilogy, this is easily the director's most alert, energized and recognizable piece of direction in years — a movie that, with its muscular widescreen imagery, vibrant streaks of color and pulsing musical beats, as well as its occasional tonal missteps and moments of unintentional hilarity, feels unmistakably like the work of its director.

Screenwriters William Nicholson and Michael Hirst care little about re-creating political history as it was, but relish shooting for the Barbie doll moments in the royal court and the occasional cloak - and - dagger thriller moment (the soon to be beheaded scheming Catholic Mary Stuart, Queen of the Scots (Samantha Morton), passing notes from her prison cell to approve the assassination attempt on cousin Elizabeth), and in keeping all the scenes with the athletic looking Raleigh intentionally playful and sexually inviting.

Mullick and Tariq use a wide range of cinematic techniques to convey the tenuous environment in which their subjects find themselves: the uneasy sense of oasis the runaways feel at one of the Edhi Foundation's clinics and those occasional moments where youths such as Omar lash out, puncturing the establishment's haven - like feeling.

Between moments of outlandish humour, disturbing violence and Big Brother - style paranoia, The Lobster still finds time for occasional tenderness between David and Shortsighted Woman, as their battle against everyone makes their love enduring.

A retooling of the 1986 cult favorite, the movie features plenty of excessive blood and gore, occasional moments of explicit violence, and two heroes who get dumber and dumber as the story progresses.

Tyger Williams» screenplay is strictly formulaic, with only the occasional bizarre moment — such as when Carter, after having broken into Leah's house, uses her toothbrush in fetish - like fashion — hinting at the stylishly baroque thriller the film might have been.

Still, Collateral certainly ranks as one of the best thrillers of recent years, drawing a wealth of entertainment from its meager storyline through terrific characterizations and the occasional moment of pithy contemplation.

Not that Maggie comes totally devoid of action and horror, as it does toss out the occasional thrill moment.

In spite of this sterling work from the performers, the shifting tone and the endless need to explain every action and feeling mean that it often frustrates and there is the occasional moment of laugh - out - loud misjudgement (including a sequence best described as sexy pie time, pictured above right); the screening I attended was marked by quite a lot of derisory laughter.

Comparisons to Robert Bresson's «Mouchette» feel entirely appropriate, especially its view of life as a prolonged nightmare of suffering that makes those small, occasional moments of respite even sweeter.

However, watching it for the first time as an adult, I found it to be just a mildly amusing during most scenes, with the occasional moment of true inspiration.

And at the Tribeca Film Festival this week, lots of filmmakers have tackled the elusive subject — including two very different films that took an episodic approach, and found common ground mostly in their depiction of love as a messy, sad and formidable struggle with occasional moments of transcendence.

Filled with voiceover, direct address to the camera, and occasional freeze - frames on its most dramatic moments, I, Tonya frequently risks that kind of over-explanation as it recounts one of the most famous tabloid stories of the 90s, a saga that has been explained to death over the past two decades.

Although their conferences — with an occasional delayed signal or frozen audio or video — aren't always «perfect,» those moments serve as opportunities for students to see problem - solving in action.

In the remaining eleven stories, A.L. Kennedy goes on to depict such towns, such characters, all dealing in their own complex and eccentric ways with despair, longing, and the occasional glimpses of love that enter their lives... If all this sounds incredibly depressing... well, it sometimes is... On the other hand, her sharp sense of humor acts as a rescuing hand reaching into the bottom of a well, offering a saving grace to her characters in their darkest moments of despair.

As with every other Android tablet we've used, we noticed occasional moments of slowness in opening a menu or launching an app, but there were fewer of those moments than on other devices.

They're also sharing the occasional promotional moment, as many a corporation white paper does.

If you feel your fluff ball appreciates celery as an occasional treat or as the rare prize for a special moment, either is acceptable as long as you practice moderation.

The journey back in time, and to a simpler life, begins the moment you step outside the terminal building, however, as in the parking lot there are Hindustan Ambassadors (the iconic Indian car modelled on a Morris Oxford), auto - rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and even an occasional wandering cow!

The occasional game - inspired flick might has its fair share of entertaining moments, but not a single one (or at least those recognized by Wikipedia) could be classified as a worthwhile piece of cinema history.

There's the occasional turret section, that while a little sluggish provides a welcome moment of respite, and Monkey's staff also acts as a ranged weapon so that you can get in the occasional shootout.

There's the occasional moment when Demonicon actually manages to look pretty, as you can see from a couple of the screenshots adorning this page, but overall this is a visually weak game with stiff movement and facial animations.

Ubisoft haven't gone through the game and removed the bugs and problems though, and the result in the occasional frustrating moment with the camera, AI that get stuck and a few other little things as well.

Though denounced at the time of publication, Nothing Personal is now recognized as a masterwork whose powerful message of a confused and often compromised society seeking fleeting moments of joy, grace and occasional redemption remains equally relevant more than a half - century later.

The most famous artist of the moment, Ai Weiwei, imprisoned and then released by the Chinese authorities, is another YBA - influenced figure with his huge studios in China, where a team of assistants follow his instructions delivered in mobile phone calls and occasional visits, and where scores of old Chinese earthenware vases half - dipped in random primary colours are arranged in large grids as installations.

And as an added bonus, it avoids the occasional faux pas when one has actually met the person in person before, but just failed to recall it at the moment.

Simon has, in what was no doubt a moment of temporary weakness, allowed me to join as an occasional contributor.

One wonders if, as belts continue to tighten for professional publishers, with even, e.g., the normally conservative LexisNexis UK staff expressing the mood of the moment with strike plans, the PR function will be seen as a key driver to assist growth, an occasional disaster mitigator or a luxury to retain in better times.