Sentences with word «characteristically»

The audience - comprising mainly of Labour party members - cheered as John Prescott gave a characteristically bullish defence of Labour's past policies, brandishing the famous 1997 pledge card.

After a characteristically thoughtful debate at the end of 2016, the UK House of Lords has appointed a working group to look at ways of reducing its size.

Mr. Cuomo, characteristically cocky, blamed Mr. Obama for the one - third decline in votes for him statewide on Election Day, compared to his first gubernatorial run.

Grant, in his characteristically floppy collar and sporting a pair of retro frames just for the occasion, said he was there: «for the country, if that doesn't sound too pompous.»

The Conservative MP, and frontrunner in the race to be London mayor, has alluded to drug use in the past but characteristically bumbled his way out of giving a firm answer.

I appreciate the characteristically serious manner in which you have considered your position, and the particular example you wish to set to servicemen and women and others.

«And when Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon, from the North took over as Head of State following the counter coup, the Igbo through Lt. Col. Ojukwu, characteristically refused to recognize Gowon.

«I've been characteristically discreet.»

With his wife locked in a heated battle for the Democratic presidential nomination against Sanders, former President Bill Clinton delivered a characteristically long speech in Buffalo on her behalf that seemed aimed both at rallying her loyal supporters and wooing new ones.

Republican Carl Paladino in a radio interview remained characteristically defiant over his comments at President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, blaming «retarded liberal people» who attack him.

The run - up to the party's national executive elections in Tamale in April 2014, was characteristically, beset with factionalism, especially, in the case of the position for Chairman and the General - Secretary.

So it would have been a characteristically bravura, publicity - grabbing touch if the U.S. Attorney had chosen the end of last week to unveil a federal indictment of Mayor Bill de Blasio on campaign - finance - related charges — while de Blasio was out of town, jetting to Chicago and Fort Lauderdale and Beverly Hills raising money for his reelection campaign.

At the party, Kennedy gave a characteristically witty speech about Williams before leaving to vote in the Commons.

«Instead of their characteristically buoyant greeting to me, I found them somber and downcast.

Mr Clegg himself was in characteristically dismissive mood earlier today, telling BBC1's The Politics Show programme that he had frequently faced «predictions of Armageddon».

«Characteristically, she took it as a badge of pride.

All three legislative leaders were characteristically tight - lipped after leaving the meeting with Cuomo.

By joining with CORD, Njenga is committing himself to a characteristically risky strategy.

Johnson had previously ridiculed Trump and condemned him as unfit for office; characteristically he abandoned this principled scorn as soon as its object won power.

Such interest groups repeatedly instigate minor disputes with their ASEAN counterparts and the US navy that exacerbate state - level discussions and risk eventually drawing unintended consequences (characteristically, in 2004 two BFA vessels obstructed a US Navy surveillance ship in the Yellow Sea).

Peter Mandelson — who incidentally made McBride's removal from Brown's operation a condition of his return as Business Secretary last autumn — characteristically differs from the centre left on how to proceed.

The decision to go to EOCO was not that of the Commission but characteristically unilateral decision by the Chairperson.»

He's characteristically insufferably smug but also rather good at it.

To which praise Heath characteristically replied: «Why, what are the other nine?».

Colostrum is characteristically high in sodium (> 30 mmol / L) and low in potassium (< 15 mmol / L) as a result of open paracellular pathways between mammary epithelial cells [14].

Clover is characteristically the type of person who is overtly creative and passionate about what she creates.

This mattress is characteristically designed with advanced features of safety and comfort with a natural internal fire barrier and quality medical grade foam.

And then this morning as I ran home after dropping Violet off at day care, a small bunny darted out in front of me and uncharacteristically trotted along with me for a block before (more characteristically) darting for cover.

When Rumbelow informed Marsden Wagner that the WHO has reversed its position, he characteristically offered a conspiracy theory:

However, homeschooling in the United States and homeschooling in the United Kingdom are characteristically different from each other in many ways.

These signs of readiness typically include using their words to express themselves, toddling their own way to the bathroom, pulling down their own pants, saying they want to use the «big potty,» and being aware of the sensation of peeing or pooping, characteristically noticeable when young children suddenly stop what they're doing as they feel themselves start to go.

These legendary dining rooms in Montmartre offer up platefuls of traditional French cuisine, characteristically brusque service and beautiful surroundings, all for less than 20 Euros (approx.

The other side of the coin is that characteristically the French, who from what I've known, flirt with everyone of the opposite sex as a general mode of life.

Old school parenting is characteristically autocratic, harsh and focused on discipline.

Clearly, Nike achieved its goals of provoking discussion through its characteristically controversial advertising strategy.

Finally, when asked about his own future, the centre back was characteristically forthright: «I have always said that I want to retire here so for that I have to perform and be important.»

Arguably the best chance of the half fell to New Zealand International striker Chris Wood; the Kiwi couldn't make the right connection on a header from Stephen Ward's left - flank delivery, resulting in a goal - kick for the Terriers; characteristically great work from Christopher Schindler to use his presence and challenge Wood ultimately had a hand in keeping Town level.

A chance came and went through Aaron Mooy's characteristically wicked free - kick from the left - hand floated inches over any arriving Town shirts who had stubbornly gathered to cause confusion in and around the Everton six - yard box.

On the other hand, United have in their hands — a full - back who is equally talented in Timothy Fosu - Mensah who is grafting his way into the Premier League — learning the ins and outs of the competition, the physical and mental rigours of the life of a Premier League footballer acclimatising himself to the pressure he will come under — once he rejoins the Red Devils under the tutelage of Mourinho, a characteristically demanding individual.

Injury characteristically plagues us; what happens when Coquelin gets injured?

On Jan. 31, 2003, McP had sent a characteristically terse note.

Also, characteristically, Welbeck much better than Giroud.

He really does; and when Arsene does well, we must not fail to appreciate him, even the players (particularly the ones who used to be characteristically average).

Say it's a «conspiracy theory», but the rules appear to be deliberately patterned to be characteristically obfuscating.

But unlike Sergio, Woods gave one of his characteristically terse «No» answers when asked if he'd make an attempt to extend an olive branch to the Spaniard.

WTF??? What do u mean «bar people if being negative»??? How about sack Arsene for repeatedly or characteristically acting cluelessly very often???

The pros, also characteristically, ducked a cocktail party and buffet in their honor — a bit of thoughtlessness that American sponsors have long since grown accustomed to but which seemed inexplicable to the gracious Mexican officials.

But I think you (Admin) personally dislike me simply because I am one of those who outrightly criticise Wenger because I personally do think he is tactically nonchalant and characteristically enigmatic.

Characteristically Haynes accepted the honor with a minimum of jubilation.

Dykstra's conversation was peppered, characteristically, with the F - word, and Baker immediately called him on it.