Sentences with phrase «but keep the status»

that «peace plan» was a surrender that did nothing but keep the status quo.

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The status quo isn't perfect, but it's easier to keep a controversial system than to adopt a new one.

But, because they're totally consumed in the process of keeping themselves fed every day, they have little interest or ability to look or think ahead — and virtually no appetite for changing the status quo.

I'm still passionate about my business and keeping our status as a customer service powerhouse in our industry, but I take a better approach to dealing with problems.

But the rise in social media use in the region could also keep the pressure on political systems that have held on to the status quo to open up.

DACA recipients work at tech companies, but their immigration status is often kept secret.

But while it can be an efficient way to collaborate, keeping up with Slack can become a full - time task, particularly when you return from a few days away and find thousands of status updates, scattered across dozens of channels.

Trying to keep things the same will allow you to be content with the status quo, but if you focus on growth, you'll have to maximize every day.

The government should not be permitted to create incentives for religious practice or belief (like giving favored status to religious organizations, as compared to other nonprofits), to facilitate the religious practices of some at the expense of others (like offering vocal prayers in public schools), or to accommodate one religion but not others with similar needs or problems (like limiting draft exemptions to members of traditional «peace churches») Within these guidelines, religious accommodations are fully in keeping with the First Amendment — albeit in conflict with strict separation.

but I can't help but wonder, why do you do all that, yet it's okay to keep up the buddy buddy status with Wolfgang Fernandez?

It whittles down your spirit, a little at a time, until one day you realize it's not you going to church anymore, but some ghost of you, some cardboard cutout you send out to maintain the status quo, to keep up appearances.

For far from being a deviation from biblical truth, this setting of man over against the sum total of things, his subject - status and the object - status and mutual externality of things themselves, are posited in the very idea of creation and of man's position vis - a-vis nature determined by it: it is the condition of man meant in the Bible, imposed by his createdness, to be accepted, acted through... In short, there are degrees of objectification... the question is not how to devise an adequate language for theology, but how to keep its necessary inadequacy transparent for what is to be indicated by it...» Hans Jonas, Phenomenon of Life, pp. 258 - 59; cf. also Schubert Ogden's helpful discussion on «Theology and Objectivity,» Journal of Religion 45 (1965): 175 - 95; Ian G. Barbour, Issues in Science and Religion (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice - Hall, 1966), pp. 175 - 206; and Michael Polanyi, Personal Knowledge (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1962).

Thus in Mark's Gospel heavenly vision and human uncertainty are bound together: Jesus was the Messiah and could not deny this even during his earthly life; but he wanted his status kept secret, for — this is manifestly the leading thought in Mark — only thus is to be explained the fact that these men, his contemporaries and fellow countrymen, finally delivered him to the Romans to be crucified.

I unfortunately don't have a dehydrator but I might try baking these as I'm not too concerned about them keeping their raw «status»

this club, under his tutelage, has ruffled a lot of feathers over the years and now it's coming home to roost... his arrogance has rubbed many the wrong way, but winning provided the perfect tonic to cure all ills... whether largely self - created or a byproduct of all the media attention, Wenger seemed to embrace his cult - like status, which would eventually be his downfall... he claimed that his club was different... more of an extended family than a footballing club and only those with what he deemed as «special» qualities could even hope to join such an exclusive club... these «qualities» were hailed by most, especially as the wins kept rolling in... but with exclusivity comes a certain amount of cockiness, which can be somewhat healthy in a highly competitive environment if it comes from a honest place... it wouldn't take long for the fans to embrace their bespectacled former economics professor, going so far as to suggest he could do no wrong... but this fairy tale couldn't last forever

Dangle the carrot of an exciting player to the press, keep stirring the pot until the end of January, the player doesn't move and all the fans whinge and moan but soon forget as we seek top 6 status in the coming months.

Simply put — we have good players who could achieve semi or final status but we have a manager who will keep us fighting to get out of group stages if we come up against a team who are even half decent.

Benitez has been noncommittal on Torres» status up until this point, but you have to figure this is either, A) mind games by Benitez to get Real Madrid in a semi-comfortable position, or B) Torres really is hurting and Benitez is keeping his cards close to his chest.

Arsenal's recent results on the pitch is really the work of there hands and they should really be proud of their achievements, but little did they know that if Arsenal keeps performing this way in the nearest future, i see us earning the Everton, Southampton and west ham status....

The Russian international only joined the club from Bundesliga side Stuttgart last summer but could only manage to hit the back of the net five times as he failed to help the Royals keep the Premier League status.

They hid behind the minority shareholder status but kept their voice up.

Wenger last won the premier league when most of our squad were at school his status amongst them is far less than it was with the lies of Pires and Henry etc al He's lost his touch lost his mettle and he doesn't have the respect of the players any more The board keep him on because he spends next to nothing and makes them a fortune Its time he went and the board changed tact but I really doubt it will happen anytime soon

The veteran goalkeeper made what may well have been his last ever Champions League appearance — but produced a fine display to keep out Liverpool's in - form forwards, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the competition.

But this was when the Club's record buy showed exactly why he holds that status, with a first - time shot that had the astonished Stipica frantically backtracking in an ultimately futile effort to keep the ball out of his net.

I've argued in previous posts that I don't think we need to panic buy in January, and would rather see us wait until the summer to get specific targets that can really improve our team, but we also have to hope that Liverpool and Arsenal don't go on a run and make us struggle or even fail to keep that top - four status.

A private agency is not government - sponsored, but must meet state requirements to obtain and keep its licensed status.

I'll keep you posted on the status of the guidance, but in the meantime, do check out the entire UConn Rudd Center baby and toddler report, which goes well beyond a discussion of infant formula.

«Certainly, we need the roads paved, we need the sewers upgraded, but that kind of keeps us hovering around the status quo.

But ironically, keeping the WFP's ballot status, much less its spot at Row E, appears to be increasingly a concern for party leaders and activists as the governor pushes for voters to back him on the Women's Equality Party line, which is increasingly being seen as a rival for liberals» votes and potential siphon away support from the WFP.

There had been pressure on the current government to make a decision on whether to keep the two following the expiration of their deal but Minister stated that the government was almost helpless in this regard because of the refugee status.

But some business leaders say the status quo could be a good thing when it comes to issues like keeping the two percent property tax cap intact, and continuing voluntary state spending limits that Cuomo has followed in conjunction with the Senate GOP.

But information included on the application for the ID card — including an applicant's name, address, borough of residence, gender, date of birth, email, eye color, height, signature, status as a veteran and emergency contact information — is being kept and would be subject to subpoena.

After Mayor Bill de Blasio swept up more than 70 percent of the vote in a Democratic primary many anticipated he would win — bringing him one step closer to re-election — he said he had made progress in his first term but would not «accept the status quo» and keep pressing for change.

He wants the Green Party to keep not only its ballot status, but potentially even poll in double digits for the first time in a gubernatorial contest.

The governor submitted a bill earlier this year to create a new commission, but it went nowhere in the Legislature — Republicans who control the Senate and Democrats dominating the Assembly seemed quite happy to keep the status quo for this round of redistricting, which will last for 10 years.

The low - status rural settlements showed how indigenous communities coexisted with Roman invaders, by keeping much of their vernacular architecture, but furnishing their homes with Roman manufactured goods.

Now L - glutamine obviously will really keep to the immune system, havereally keep for gut help but tends to be more insulinogenic and more you know just basically tends to increase much sugar a little bit more uhmm - what's your glutamin status and collagen protein?

Red isn't a colour I wear all that often, but this little red dress is a number that caught my eye immediately whilst scrolling through ASOS (this one is from New Look, but ASOS have actually created there own version which is gorgeous too), so much so it's out of stock status kept me checking back again and again hoping it might just come back in my size.

Narcissists might like the high - status of having a successful partner — but only as long as you keep your hands off their spotlight.

Don't hide your age, your marital status or your face, but do keep your bank account, your address and your name for yourself.

Some people keep their status off of Facebook, but that won't help you find a date very quickly.

Ninety - six percent keep their phones out of sight during a date, but beware if you excuse yourself to go to the bathroom - your date is probably checking her phone (or maybe posting a tweet or status update about your date)!

Also, the story is able to draw on both Christian and traditionally Korean shamanistic traditions and combine them with the history of Japanese colonialism to create its morbid atmosphere, which has the ability to chill even without a belief in any of its superstitions.4 That said, the bludgeoning nature of the approach kept the movie from achieving the masterpiece status many other critics have assigned it.5 By contrast, Park Chan - wook's latest, Agassi (The Handmaiden), has received a mixed reception, but I feel it is his best since 2003's Oldboy.6

At one point Andy throws a little pity party for himself, asking if anybody understands how hard it is for a kid to keep his toys under wraps instead of playing with them, and it's a poignant character note because it's psychologically suggestive of Carell's status in his adult life — but it isn't dwelled upon.

The Pianist has been gaining momentum, but I expect controversy surrounding Roman Polanski's legal status to keep his film from winning.

The movie lacks any conventional rooting interest, but because of the actors, we pull for the characters to survive, whether it's a boy prematurely aching to become a made man, misfit adolescents dreaming of becoming kingpins themselves, a master dressmaker yearning for recognition and self - determination, or a paymaster straining to keep his modest job and preserve the status quo.

The distinctive humor, impressive graphics and pleasant melodies may be enough for some to overlook the game's serious flaws, but will keep the game from reaching a God - like status.

But Julian Fellowes's very British symphony of «sorry «s is extraordinarily familiar — an Adrian Lyne film without slickness or sex about what happens when a desperate housewife dabbles in the dangerous and the commensurate desperation with which her stiff - upper - lip husband scrambles to keep his dignity and status intact.

SCORM tracks not just the courses, but also keeps a record of the employees» course progress, completion status, assessment scores, percentages, points gained, how many times a course has been accessed, and even the time spent by the learner on each screen.

Then - governor of Mississippi Ross Barnett was determined to keep the status quo, but he wasn't counting on Meredith, a 29 - year - old black Air Force veteran, who was just as determined to seize his...