Sentences with phrase «by manipulative»

They do not believe that words alone, by a manipulative ex-spouse, could sway the mind of a gullible child.

This is why it is important to understand the rules and regulations that give you protection throughout the process in order to prevent yourself from being taken advantage of by the manipulative tactics of a predatory creditor.

- Publishers Weekly «Anya's chronicle of the 900 - day siege [of WWII Leningrad] imparts new gravitas to the novel... the effect, however, is all but vitiated by a manipulative and contrived ending.»

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It was a world which had become abused by the manipulative and disingenuous as well.

McGee isn't particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet backwoods girl who's been tortured repeatedly by her manipulative ex-boyfriend Junior Allen?

Karl, a man in his thirties, lives like an overgrown teenager in his parent's home, smothered by manipulative parents.

Instead, Sher treats this fiasco like a sweet tale of brotherly love being guided by a manipulative universe.

The spectacular gladiator event is devised for TV by the manipulative Hunger Games chairman Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley).

The flip side is that we can also all fall into line with the immoral or illegal behaviour of those around us or be swayed by manipulative leaders.

He is being pushed, polished and prepared for greatness by manipulative power players dripping flattery into his ear.

They're strong and supportive, but they're not going to be taken advantage of by some manipulative shrew.

It wasn't a fiction devised by manipulative journalists or political commentators.

Yes we will take our country back from this racist Tea Party brain - washed by manipulative Rush Limbaugh / Swan Hannity / Mark Levine etc..

Unfortunately, religious droll such as yours still appeals to some people who want to be told what to do by manipulative and deceitful charlatans like yourself.»

The claim, «You don't believe the Bible is true» is nothing more than a smokescreen put up by manipulative religion to discredit or ignore a challenging teaching or idea about the Bible which disagrees or contradicts what that religion teaches.

Though I am not attending churches run by those manipulative leader types any more, the memory of it lingers long in my life.

Not exact matches

ABC was slammed by fans of the show for what they called a «manipulative» unedited shot of the breakup.

Through Thibodeau, whom they spoke to extensively, the audience gets to see how someone could believably get roped in by Koresh, who is manipulative but charming, and a very convincing leader.

In recent weeks, the director of the Cyberpsychology Research Network, Dr Mary Aiken, warned that the age of 13 for digital consent selected by the Irish Government is too low and leaves youngsters open to malicious and manipulative psychological targeting.

Obviously Trump speaks from the cuff, knows the Mid-West had been hurt by NAFTA, but less so of the manipulative practices of those who obviously use Mexico instrumentally, to support the descent of unsustainable models at home (this would apply to all of the Structural Surplus takers Michael notes).

Boehner is manipulative and a hypocrite — actually helping the oil companies by handing out their campaign checks for them right there on the house floor (you couldn't make this up) before a related vote.

An interesting statement from the same article: «'' Many times in a Church world, submission is held over the heads of women by men who are emotionally manipulative or abusive in order to get their way and maintain power and control.»

Whatever you do, don't rupture the relationship by heavy - handed or manipulative methods.

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Without overlooking the manipulative and deceptive purposes of the mass media, it should not be forgotten that this same atemporal concept is used by those who make use of the fantasy of the media to communicate very effectively the fantasy of their own «gospel».

The experience of losing the manipulative games by which one has survived brings the awareness of deadness and terror (called «hitting bottom» in AA), the experience of being paralyzed (imploded) by opposing inner forces.

They mustered Christian support for their cause by suggesting I was unforgiving, bitter, negative, angry, divisive and manipulative.

projection of blame); and «Uproar» (having a fight to avoid anxiety - producing sexual intimacy); «Why Don't You — Yes But» (futile P - C advice - giving); «I'm Only Trying to Help You» (rationalizing manipulative behavior); «Kick Me» (played by a submissive person); and «Look How Hard I've Tried» (to convince the counselor one is the «helpful» and «righteous,» wronged partner).

This false teaching is what has replaced the true church established by Christ with this man created human institution we mistakenly refer to as the church, which is controlling, manipulative, abusive, and often times corrupt.

For them, its overtones are imperialistic (invading the lives of others), revivalistic (connoting intellectual shallowness and emotionalism), and manipulative (pushing people by arousing guilt and fear).

An effective group provides the fresh air of honesty and acceptance to awaken spirits dulled by the smog of manipulative relationships and the loneliness of a bureaucratic society.

The original manipulative, dubious intents are now embedded within the hegemony of our society and propagated by unknowing followers.

Parents often get frustrated by their kids» manipulative attempts to get their way.

Thus, harbingers of illness, do not stem from vigilance but manifest instead in dismissing the biological needs of the infant by interpreting them as manipulative or unwarranted.

Readers can help by putting together a supply list, and non readers can help by assembling schoolwork or manipulatives into workboxes for everyone.

This food tends to fall into three categories: food brought in for classroom celebrations; the use of food by teachers as a teaching tool or manipulative; and food handed out by teachers or principals as a reward for good behavior or academic performance.

Plentiful resources and materials — including professional texts, children's literature and math manipulatives — all provided by CCM, which allow educators to immediately implement new strategies into their classrooms.

This philosophy, termed «Attachment Parenting» by its champion, pediatrician and father of eight Dr. William Sears (author of the popular child - care manual The Baby Book, among others), sees infants not as manipulative adversaries who must be «trained» to eat, sleep, and play when told, but as dependent yet autonomous human beings whose wants and needs are intelligible to the parent willing to listen, and who deserve to be responded to in a reasonable and sensitive manner.

It uses manipulatives and is recommended by Sonlight as an alternative to their other maths programmes.

Any of these would be great by themselves but it is fun to add manipulative items which adds extra learning and experimenting opportunities.

This sort of manipulative language is often used by predators and we do not want to teach our children to obey manipulation tactics.

In fact, thanks to manipulative marketing efforts by the baby food industry, infant formula has essentially been regarded as equivalent to breast milk, or even better, because anyone can feed the baby with it, freeing the mother from this work.

the «competitive foods» in our schools — snack machines junk, bake sales during school hours, and the constant flow of rewards, treats, manipulatives, celebrations / party foods brought in by staff and parents to «share» with classmates... we'll never win this one.

The announcement comes just days after Nassau Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs, in a letter to county Democrats, criticized Maragos by saying he had a «manipulative and duplicitous side» and warning that his victory in a primary would put Democratic values «at risk.»

The PDP, which insisted that the Federal Government must address the issues it raised, noted that «the attempt by the APC Federal Government to divert attention from the fraud, by resorting to unsubstantiated allegations against the PDP only reinforces its manipulative tendencies and arrogant spurn to the sensibilities of Nigerians.»

Truly, knowing who Jammeh is and reading many political science theories about the manipulative nature of dictators that ranges from Pol Pot of Cambodian (politician and revolutionary who led the Khmer Rouge) and Nuon Chea (chief ideologist of the Khmer Rouge), Idi Amine of Uganda and Mobutu of Democratic Republic of Congo, I am disturbed by the same mechanism being explored by Jammeh.

Many bloggers are outraged that a manipulative, second - tier official from a developing nation can hold the rest of the world by the throat.

German researchers found osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) decreased postpartum low back pain by over 70 percent in women who had given birth at least three months before beginning treatment, according to a new study published in July issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.