Sentences with phrase «deadening as»

Deadening as life - draining opioids, even the works that span yards of walls with the obsessive statistics and directives of unbridled oppression start to work on you like the drip - drip abuses of communist rule that disregarded, disrupted, and destroyed entire communities — day after day, year after year.

The litany of statistics is as deadening as it is depressing.

Meanwhile, all negative and deadening as the remarks of a mere professional psychologist like myself may be in comparison with the vital lessons they will give, I am sure, upon mature rcflection, that those who have the responsibility of administering the Ingersoll foundation are in duty bound to let the most various kinds of official personages take their turn as well.

Not exact matches

Just as good music can expose a tiny corner of God's innovative nature, bad music (and bad art) can be used to deaden our senses to what is good.

«The onslaught of porn,» one social observer wrote, «is responsible for deadening male libido in relation to real women, and leading men to see fewer and fewer women as «porn - worthy.

2, it is only as a person faces his existential anxiety and makes it a part of his self - affirmation that it becomes a creativity - stimulating rather than a deadening influence in his life.

Give us our Libertairain virtues as is so given to ours now residing in the heavens deadened placements, Lead not those in vile temptuousness but deliver all from the doledrums of all acts of agressionisms for our Presidents were and now are of the powers and the animosities ever likely to unfold.

To perhaps reframe Hanson's concern so it is more in line with Jacques Ellul, what we now understand as «entertainment» has become so radically alterted by our technical rationality and the deep problems associated with it that it is deadening in ways that we do not realize.

As repressed ministers demonstrate, it will also deaden one's spontaneity and hamper one's relations with people.

Unfortunately, as Whitehead notes, the «history of thought is a tragic mixture of vibrant disclosure and of deadening closure» (MT 58).

Hilton was weaned on the version of the game known as paddle tennis, which is played on a miniature tennis court, with no screens, the same paddles and a punctured (to deaden the bounce) tennis ball.

With the feeling in his feet deadened, Walton had no way of knowing that he was placing too much stress on them; as a consequence, Daly believes, the tarsal navicular bone in his left foot fractured.

The plan has nearly unanimous support from the area's community board, which has been championing the measures as a way to preserve smaller stores and prevent more banks that advocates claim deaden the pedestrian experience on the Upper West Side.

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This video by Dr. Greger on how fatty foods are addictive shows how overindulging in these foods actually deadens the dopamine pathways in the brain, which may be one reason plant foods might not taste as good to you as animal products.

It's effective intrigue, yes, but a kind quickly deadened by dialogue stupefying in its torpidity — as is the case throughout — and by the flatness of these characters.

As deftly as Lawrence conveys every note on the emotional scale from deadened terror to helpless fury, there's a curious lack of spark with either childhood friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) or lovelorn fellow contestant Peeta (Josh HutchersonAs deftly as Lawrence conveys every note on the emotional scale from deadened terror to helpless fury, there's a curious lack of spark with either childhood friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) or lovelorn fellow contestant Peeta (Josh Hutchersonas Lawrence conveys every note on the emotional scale from deadened terror to helpless fury, there's a curious lack of spark with either childhood friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) or lovelorn fellow contestant Peeta (Josh Hutcherson).

, deadening direction by über - bland Tennant, and the kind of incredulous moments that can only occur when Jean Smart serves as the emotional and intellectual centre of something.

The worst moments are ported complete from the Tolkien source material (and the theatrical version of The Two Towers): the convenience of a fortuitous in - battle as little Sam storms an enemy keep by himself, the deus ex machina of giant eagles arriving at moments of crisis (in fairness, it seems as though the scene establishing their summoning has been jettisoned), the curiously limp money shot of Aragorn's grasping of his legacy, and a general narrative choppiness that defeats pacing and deadens interest for all but the most invested.

As entertainment goes, the latest Bond works a great deal like Jason X — the tenth Friday the 13th film — except that Die Another Day has more implied sex, a higher body count, and a pace so deadening that it didn't even occur to me until well after the credits had finished to wonder why Epcot Center was in Iceland and why the bad guys were headquartered there.

As we enter this world, we see Australia as a sparse and deadened wasteland ravaged by the titular «event»As we enter this world, we see Australia as a sparse and deadened wasteland ravaged by the titular «event»as a sparse and deadened wasteland ravaged by the titular «event».

The first third is dedicated to a built - in, manic «making - of» featurette that essays, in deadly, deadening detail, how Verhoeven posted four pages of a script online, then invited anybody with a laptop and a Starbucks to submit the next five pages, and the next, and so on and so forth, thus pushing Verhoeven out of his comfort zone and inspiring him to new heights as a filmmaker.

by Walter Chaw Deadening, dull, sepia - drenched faux - noir period hokum of a suddenly popular stripe, Allen Coulter's Hollywoodland casts lantern - jawed, wooden - countenanced Ben Affleck as his way - back literal and metaphorical doppelgänger George Reeves.

Millie and David have loved one another since high school, a misleadingly fun prologue tells us: what follows is about an hour of deadening, repetitive, useless nonsense that fails, completely, to provide a universe in which this stuff makes any kind of impact, even as escapism.

The use of «standards as regulatory tools,» or accountability systems, according to Nehring, can have a «deadening impact on schools and classrooms» due to a «narrowing curriculum.»

Looking at an array of «indicators» helps avoid the pitfall, as seen by the School Standards study, of using testing as «a sole method of accreditation or for similar widespread comparison» because testing tends to make «instruction point definitely to success in examinations,» cultivates «a uniformity that is deadening to instruction,» can «thwart the initiative of instructors,» and can «destroy the flexibility and individuality of an institution.»

Other revisions for the 2015 Subaru Impreza include a mild visual update, changes to the continuously variable transmission to improve fuel economy, more sound deadening, a quicker steering ratio, a standard 6.2 - inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the availability of EyeSight as an option on Impreza 2.0 i Limited sedans and 2.0 i Sport Limited hatchbacks.

Tires, brakes, and bushings carry over, as does the bevy of sound - deadening materials.

The back seat might be removed, as would much of the sound deadening, sacrificing the car's legendary day - to - day livability for a little bit more performance.

The Civic wasn't perfect, however: Honda's quest for cost savings sacrificed sound deadening, and the steering, while communicative, felt too boosted to be as good as the Ford's or Mazda's.

It features unique carbon - fiber front fenders, the magnesium roof from the GT3 RS, a carbon - fiber hood, plastic quarter - and rear - window glazing, carbon - ceramic brakes as standard, titanium exhaust, and lacks a further 10 pounds of sound deadening versus the already skimpy measures employed in the GT3.

As part of that effort, it implemented a new engineering program for all Buicks called «QuietTuning,» featuring greater application of existing sound - deadening technologies like door and window gaskets, double - glazed windshields and side glass, engine compartment insulation, and careful attention to aerodynamics.

The 3.5 - liter V - 6 returns with the same horsepower and torque as before, but it goes about its business more quietly due to a bunch more sound - deadening materials around the engine compartment and some other quiet - tuning efforts on the part of the engineers.

The brakes are amazing - although the peak g figure reflects our driving style rather than their effectiveness - as is the engine, which produces usable power from 3000 to 8200 revs and an amazing wail that defeats the sound - deadening properties of a crash helmet.

As such, Nissan got to work adding more sound deadening material and an acoustic windshield to further isolate engine noise in the 2016 model.

Press the starter button and an extra layer of sound - deadening means the engine seems slightly softer and more distant as it comes to life.

A hardcore CSL version is unlikely for the M4 coupe as it already uses a carbon fiber roof, thinner glass, less sound deadening, and lighter seat and wheels.

The Touring Pack adds leather, sound deadening and other trinkets such as an iPod connection, while the more common Sport Pack added traction control, sports seats, Bilstein sports dampers and an adjustable front anti-roll bar.

Its elegant rear buttresses and more premium interior, complete with exclusive Nappa leather and improved sound deadening, could lure new customers who have only thought of the Miata as a cheap convertible in the past.

The lack of sound - deadening is clearly noticeable; I used to relish the sound of the boxer engine as it reached up to its 7,400 - rpm redline, but now all I hear is road noise — the automotive equivalent of a dial - up modem.

The 2012 Acura TL marks a departure from the automaker's recent styling direction as the mid-size sedan debuts with a fresh new appearance, a fuel - saving 6 - speed automatic transmission, and new infotainment and safety technology.Highlights: Significant refresh for 2012New exterior stylingNew 6 - speed automatic transmission improves efficiencyNew infotainment and safety technologyIncreased sound deadening reduces noise levelsNew alloy wheel designsThree models: TL, SH - AWD, and SH - AWD

Bearing the internal code T250 and sold in South Korea as the «Daewoo Gentra», revisions included exterior styling changes, a new interior instrument panel and minor equipment changes, including increased sound deadening.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: As Wes mentions, the most significant feature the Enclave offers is silence; compared to the last Buick Enclave I drove — maybe two years ago — this one is notably more luxurious feeling, at least partly due to the additional sound - deadening features.

The interior features little to no sound deadening, as well as McLaren's Folding Driver Display, first featured on the 720S, to give the driver all necessary information in a compact display.

In fact, with less sound - deadening material concentrated in the area around the rear bulkhead in an effort to retain the same weight as the old model, there is now more tyre roar.

The A3 sedan's got better sound deadening than the hatch, so it's quieter inside as well.

Sound deadening is improved, but the tires are still too hard and noisy with the 2.0 T (most people ditch them as soon as possible).

Thanks to active noise cancellation using the speaker system, the cabin is now quieter than ever, as if plenty sound deadening wasn't enough.

The car's quad exhaust system is the same as the one on the M4 Competition but, shorn of some sound deadening and with the CS's new engine management in play (and a redline extended to 7600rpm) the CS sounds much more gritty and real than a standard M4

Don't get me wrong — the IS boasts Lexus's trademark quality, with a very quiet, solidly built cabin (sound deadening is top notch in this car) and premium materials throughout, as well as a good suite of standard features like LED daytime running lights, power leatherette seats, dual - zone climate control, Bluetooth streaming, push - button start and a seven - inch colour display.