Sentences with phrase «deaf ears for»

Nintendo made sure to promote it as a first person adventure, which probably fell on deaf ears for the most part but the idea was right.

While Borelli has called for his resignation previously, he said Thursday, «The calls for his resignation have fallen on deaf ears for years.

Not exact matches

For example, listicles tend to drive a lot of engagement, but if that's the only content format that you're producing, eventually your audience may grow tired of it and your efforts might fall on deaf ears.

If, for example, you go after all buyers who share certain target demographics (like, say, age, gender and geographic location), there's a good chance your ads will fall on deaf ears in some cases.

Strengthening your relationship with other webmasters will open the door for relevant inbound link requests when future opportunities arise, and make it more likely those requests don't fall on deaf ears.

And when he was listening to my teaching on the CD, his deaf ear popped open without anyone laying hands on him or praying for him!

For years, I felt frustrated and bitter that all my prayers of «Here I am Lord, send me» seemed to fall on deaf ears as I wasted away in cubicle life.

Some justify turning a deaf ear to the Conciliar teaching of Gaudium et Spes by pointing to the word «pastoral» in its title, to its unusual aversion for definitive canons, and its apparent emphasis upon the sixties concept of «progress».

But... John Paul's pleading against war often fell on deaf ears, as did his appeals to Catholic institutions to adhere to the fullness of the Catholic faith, his call to the young to live chastely, his pleas for a renewal of priestly life.

We might as well expect public schools for the indigent to weaken the standard of private education among the wealthy; or asylums for the deaf and blind, to make Possessors of perfect eyes and ears careless of their safety and indifferent to their preservation; or humanity towards the aged and the suffering to promote idleness and improvidence among the young and healthy... as to imagine that asylums for inebriates will promote and increase drunkenness.

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Given that Senator John McCain, who famously called MMA «human cockfighting» and a «blood sport», called for a nationwide ban in the US, which fell on deaf ears, should the UK government ban MMA and professional boxing as some other nations, such as Sweden, have?

We will betray Jesus by our indifference to the poor, by our refusal to turn the other cheek to our enemies, and by the deaf ears we turn to heaven's call to live for higher purposes.

Yet, my in - box will reflect that this simple plea has, for some, fallen on deaf ears.

Blind eyes will see; deaf ears will hear; the lame will leap for joy; the captive will be freed.

And Evangelicals wonder why our pleas for the sanctity of marriage often fall on deaf ears.

Of course your point will likely fall on deaf ears but thanks for compiling the list.

Colour's five hues from th» eyes their sight will take; Music's five notes the ears as deaf can make; The flavours five deprive the mouth of taste; The chariot course, and the wild hunting waste Make mad the mind; and objects rare and strange, Sought for, men's conduct will to evil change.

Your simple, tone deaf music for people with no rhythm really brings joy to Jesus» ears.

Despite the efforts of individual bishops, the church may also be criticized for turning a deaf ear to the expressions of pain and frustration voiced by faithful women, many of whom have no desire to be ordained, who are working as diocesan social action directors, parish - based directors of religious education, parish administrators, and in a host of other critical capacities.

I can not turn a deaf ear to his or her cry, for in prayer I myself utter that cry as though it were my own.

But his request for homemade granola fell on deaf ears so, naturally, he started buying it from the grocery store.

A strong foundation is where the necessity is, and Simeone is the one to provide that, and he actually listens for a bit of steel in the Arsenal ranks have long fallen on deaf ears.

24 year old Kroos has just a year of his Allianz Arena contract left to run and his demands for parity with top performers like Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben has fallen on deaf ears and moves to secure a big increase on his current # 60k a week have amounted to nothing.

Now a department chairman at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, he set up the first clinical bone bank in the nation, pioneered work in new types of ear operations and founded a clinic for deaf children, using his own funds to start it.

Roy Hodgson's wishes that clubs should accept international players will play in a lot of games may fall on deaf ears, with Everton manager Roberto Martinez having already spoken about his wish for Ross Barkley to have a proper rest this summer.

Chelsea are set to defy the wishes of their fans by letting Didier Drogba, 34, leave this month — after the striker's demands for a new two - year deal fell on deaf ears.

Well written, but I think it will fall on deaf ears, my fear is as follows, it will take a loss in money for the manager and board to change, this will only come if we finish out of the top 4, but knowing the board they would still give home a season to try again, I feel very sorry for Sanchez, he is total quality and deserves better, most of the other players look settled, turn up give70 % and get paid, no matter what level you play at you should come off the pitch thinking I gave everything, how many of our players could say that, they lack motivation, player for player we are as good if not better than athletico Madrid but they have a manger that gets 100 % out of every player, Klopp is the same, but why would they leave their clubs to come here with a boar that cares about money not entertainment, Wenger was a lucky manager he inherited a top defence now his luck has run out

I realise there were a few sensible readers who kept asking why he would even consider leaving one of the best clubs in the world for Arsenal, but it usually fell on deaf ears.....

Calls for En Avant de Guingamp's in - form attacker Claudio Beauvue to be given his first international call - up have also fallen on deaf ears.

I only go to the games a few times during the season since I don't live in England, for those who do, we need to defy those damn stewards and raise the temperature at the games, that's the only practical solution I can come up with, we are not the ones who buy the players and all the noise we have made on social media and elsewhere keeps falling on deaf ears, they will not listen to our calls for players, let's go to the games and turn the library upside down as much as we can, we can not give those players a moments rest, we, the fans pay them [gate takings and TV subscriptions], you can't take my money and not give 100 %, Wenger can pamper them, we would not, they don't read much that is being said on social media but they can't ignore our chants at the stadium.

shame on u wneger... even the refs and linesman did all they could to prevent the score line from been disgraceful by turning deaf ears to true penalty calls that could have made the game 9 - 1... shout out to ospina he held his head high enough... as for ozil he wouldn't even smell Bayern's 2nd eleven if going to Bayern is what he has in mind... lastly how can a 32 year old robben do things that even all our wingers out together cant... he totally rendered gibbs useless..

For several years, this cry has fallen on deaf ears as Sir Alex Ferguson decided what he had was good enough and decided not to purchase a central midfielder.

Yes Mr.Mourino... Now I can say you are listening to the Die Hards of Manu... since long we are requesting Moyes, van Gal and yourself to look for a MATURE DEFENDER but we always meet a deaf ear from everyone!

While my efforts to persuade the Board of Selectmen, the town manager, and the Rec Department director to allocate permits in a more equitable fashion, and to use their power to make sure that the programs using town - owned facilities met minimum standards for inclusiveness and safety, fell on deaf ears (we ended up being forced to use for our home games a dusty field the high school had essentially abandoned), I returned to a discussion of the «power of the venue permit» 10 years later in my 2006 book, Home Team Advantage: The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports, where I suggested that one of the best ways for youth sports parents to improve the safety of privately - run sports programs in their communities was to lobby their elected officials to utilize that power to «reform youth sports by exercising public oversight over the use of taxpayer - funded fields, diamonds, tracks, pools, and courts, [and] deny permits to programs that fail to abide by a [youth sports] charter» covering such topics as background checks, and codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents.

If your communication with your child feels like it is falling on deaf ears or if you struggle to be a more mindful parent, then this talk is for you!

I fell on deaf ears last night when I asked our dance teacher not to feed our kids all junk and fried foods when they go out of town for competitions.

Dr Amy's blog would fall on deaf ears if it weren't for regular people like you and me linking to it and talking about it.

Because when opposition to breastfeeding is offered by individuals who do not possess a passion for this relationship, it will be dismissed as uncaring advice and likely to fall upon deaf ears.

One place where these concerns have fallen on deaf ears is in Whitehall, where the government bears a greater responsibility for the unfolding crisis than most.

Our democracy should work for everyone, but if you've been trying to say things need to change for years and your complaints fall on deaf ears, it doesn't feel like it's working for you.

The timing of the announcement drew howls from New York lawmakers on Capitol Hill, whose recent pleas for increased anti-terror spending in the Big Apple fell on deaf ears.

«For too long, voices calling out for progressive action in Western New York have fallen on deaf eaFor too long, voices calling out for progressive action in Western New York have fallen on deaf eafor progressive action in Western New York have fallen on deaf ears.

ALBANY — With an indictment looming against two former top officials in his administration and his call for a special session to deal with ethics reform seemingly falling on deaf ears, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced unilateral changes to the state's spending practices.

His appeals to the executive branch for backup information have fallen on deaf ears, he said, echoing Chipman.

Calls for reform will fall on deaf ears where it really counts.

But his call for a speedy resolution to the border problems fell on deaf ears as Madrid bragged it would continue with its controversial policy.

«When we were waging the fight to pass a living wage bill, Bill de Blasio didn't show up to a single rally, didn't testify once, didn't send a letter of support and our pleas for his support fell on deaf ears until the very last moment when he saw a poll that showed it had widespread support,» Appelbaum said in a statement.

Unofficial results indicate Republicans will hold their narrow majority in the county legislature, the call for a constitutional convention fell on deaf ears by a near 6 - 1 margin and races in some towns were extremely tight.

My friend queried this, saying that he could easily save the department money by going home at the end of the evening, but his calls for austerity fell on deaf ears.