Sentences with phrase «dramatic sweeps of»

Outfitted with dramatic sweeps of marble, the range and island become focal points.

MANHATTAN CRIMINAL COURT — After spending 17 hours in jail, City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said he was assaulted by a cop during the dramatic sweep of Zuccotti Park that temporarily broke up the Occupy Wall Street encampment Tuesday morning.

Spanning two continents and the dramatic sweep of history, A Partial History of Lost Causes reveals the stubbornness and splendor of the human will even in the most trying times.

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But in the dramatic opening sessions of the council in the fall of 1962, the assembled bishops and other leaders of the Catholic Church, headed by those from Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, refused to follow the agenda set by the traditionalist Curia, repudiated their reactionary schemata, and unexpectedly showed themselves to be, in the majority, progressives open to John XXIII's agenda of sweeping pastoral renewal.

Sure, the Blues took Chicago to a dramatic Game 7 and won, but Nashville is one game away from a sweep of the NHL's modern dynasty franchise.

The dramatic changes sweeping the pro game have scouts looking for new kinds of players at critical positions

Our baseball team, riding a series of dramatic playoff victories, swept into the Los Angeles city final.

It features a soft cowl neckline and a dramatic draped cross-front overlay cascading from the shoulders, sweeping down to one side of the hemline.

The dramatic nature of Corbyn's triumph has swept them away.

«Under the historic settlement, Smith & Wesson agreed to make sweeping and dramatic changes in its manufacturing, distribution and marketing practices to keep weapons out of the reach of criminals and children.

The researchers suggest that the sheer scale of East Asia and dramatic variations in its climate may have prevented the sweeping influence of Neolithic agriculture and the accompanying migrations that replaced hunter - gatherers across much of Europe.

While her hair at the back and one side have been shorn short, the hair on top of her head has been left long to be styled as a pseudo - bob / dramatic side swept bangs.

With thirteen yards of ultra-luxe accordion pleated silk, this skirt has enough fabric to make a full set of drapes (but the dramatic sweep, fetching rear slit and unusual changeante co...

Dramatic line: Sweep pen liner from inner to outer corner of eye, staying close to lash line.

Sweet touches of grosgrain detailing and a dramatic, floor - sweeping veil finished out the modern look.

Sweep RITUALISTIC through the crease for a dramatic flash of gleaming plum brown, blending outwards while wrapping the pigment around and into the lower lash line.

The sweeping chapel length train adds dramatic flair while maintaining a traditional look, while the addition of Battenberg lace details provides that unique twist that Moonlight Tango brides adore.

There's no mistaking you're still in the Marvel universe here, but this entry sweeps you off to a part of it you've never seen: a hidden lost world in Africa defined by royal traditions and technological wonders that open up refreshing new dramatic, visual and casting possibilities.

There are hiccups in its ambition, but it's hard not to get swept up in all the technologies, characters, and politics crammed into the movie's compelling dramatic conflict, which casts the charismatic Michael B. Jordan — the star of Creed and Coogler's debut, Fruitvale Station — as the most complex villain in the post-Dark Knight cycle of superhero blockbusters.

There's a conceit of the dramatic scenario that requires you to accept one character's increasingly disastrous decision, and if you can get over that, the film just sweeps you along.

Actually, it was she who created the storm and a dramatic shipwreck, which sweeps to the island her old enemies, including bad bro» Antonio, Alonso the King of Naples (a nobler - than - thou David Strathairn) and his brother Sebastian (a foppish Alan Cumming).

On the other hand, Sandra Bullock swept Favorite Comedic Movie Actor, Favorite Dramatic Actress and Favorite Movie Actress — and was half of The People's Favorite Movie Duo, with George Clooney.

Often dressed in an anachronistic cassock and with a rather astonishing sweep of leonine hair, Gleeson cuts an imposing and authoritative figure, like something from a rough - edged spaghetti western dropped on the dramatic west coast of Ireland.The role provides a fantastic showcase for the actor, as he captures the inner conflict and outward placidity of the character.

Alan Silvestri's score is the definition of cinematic - sweeping, bold, dramatic, and lushly orchestrated.

Interior architecture isn't quite as dramatic as that car, without the wide sweep of leather spanning the dashboard, but the car's electric powertrain is indicated by high - tech displays both on the centre stack and in front of the driver.

Strength and athleticism in the design are key attributes of the kinetic philosophy, highlighted in Kuga with bold graphics such as the trapezoidal front grills, rising belt - line and kick - up of the rear window graphic and the dramatic swept back headlamp shapes.

But in line with design chief Gorden Wagener's move towards removing excess lines from surfaces, the new car loses the dramatic sweeping swage line that was a distinguishing mark of the outgoing model.

This is done all in one sweep and controls a highly emotional composition of surfaces below the line, where surfaces start from a downward facing air vent, twist while moving towards the rear wheel, and invert to face upwards towards the sky as it forms a powerful rear fender muscle, giving the car it's dramatic stance.

The side profile is given a touch of dynamism thanks to the high, exaggerated beltline sweeping towards the rear, and the dramatic character line which is supported by the powerful - looking rear wheel arches.

Sit back, buckle your seatbelt, and experience theultimate drive in a 360 ˚ degree video, from the sweeping bridges of the Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway and the heart - stopping switchbacks on Italy's Stelvio Pass to the colorful Moroccan Gorges du Dadès and Norway's dramatic, moody Trollstigen mountain pass.

A vital element of Laini Taylor's sweeping, dramatic, exciting new novel is travel in many artfully rendered guises, including flights of imagination via books in an amazing library, a grueling but thrilling road trip to a forgotten city and nocturnal tours of people's dreams.

History comes to vivid life in Fleming's sweeping story of the dramatic decline and fall of the House of Romanov.

History comes to vivid life in Fleming's sweeping story of the dramatic decline and fall of the House of Romanov, which provides not only intimate portraits of Tsar Nicholas II; his wife, Alexandra; and the five Romanov children but also offers a beautifully realized examination of the context of their lives....

Fleming's sweeping story of the dramatic decline and fall of the House of Romanov provides both intimate portraits of the family members and a beautifully realized examination of Russia in a state of increasing social unrest and turmoil.

Harriet and James's interwoven stories of love and betrayal propel this sweeping and dramatic novel as it moves between Regency London on the cusp of modernity - a city in love with science, the machine, money - and the shocking violence of war in Spain.

In this sweeping book, Joe Jackson provides the definitive biographical account of a figure whose dramatic life converged with some of the most momentous events in the history of the American West.

Under sweeping new rules passed last week, the 18 - month - old federal agency moved to help protect consumers from the worst sorts of predatory lending practices and shoddy underwriting standards that helped cause a dramatic increase in mortgage delinquencies and consequently the country's recent foreclosure crisis.

Credit card reform arrives in the form of the Credit CARD Act — The most sweeping credit card changes ever are being imposed on credit card issuers, which in the course of complying, are making dramatic changes in consumers» credit card accounts — not all of them welcome... (See Credit card reform law goes in effect)

But animal advocates agree that the decrease in euthanasia has been dramatic, driven mostly by successful spay - neuter programs and, more recently, by savvy adoption campaigns, greater efforts to reunite lost pets with owners and the proliferation of advocacy groups both small and large that have swept in to help municipal shelters, often poorly funded and sluggish.

Hike across the Dolomites South Tyrolean Ladin valleys and explore the incredible geography and geology of the Dolomites — high mountain passes, incredible sweeping vistas of dramatic peaks, and lush green valleys set between vertical walls — as you experience the centuries - old Ladin culture that is so unique to this region.

Credit card reform arrives in the form of the Credit CARD Act — The most sweeping credit card changes ever are being imposed on credit card issuers, which in the course of complying, are making dramatic changes in consumers» credit card accounts — not all of them welcome... (See Credit card reform law goes in effect)

Dramatic views of the mountains and hilly countryside will sweep you away, and the German - Austrian influence gives you a total multicultural experience.

Enjoy dramatic sweeping vistas on the drive south from BC's vast Interior Plateau, through rugged mountain wilderness to the resort community of Whistler.

At the entrance, 25 - foot - high ceilings, travertine floors and a sweeping staircase make a dramatic statement that's matched by the row of ten - foot glass doors connecting the living and dining rooms to the loggia.

Kaua`i is well - known for its hiking trails offering dramatic, sweeping views of water and white sandy beaches.

This stunning, innovative building provides dramatic, sweeping views of Boston's expanding waterfront.

Travel to Santorini and you will be treated to sweeping, dramatic ocean views, pristine beaches, including the black pebble beach of Kamari, traditional Grecian architecture, fine dining, and numerous, excellent local wineries.

The all - new Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration presents one of the area's finest aquatics experiences featuring a dramatic lagoon - style pool, heated for the winter, with a sweeping, 42 - foot waterslide winding around a rocky hill, cascading waterfalls, two whirlpools and a children's wading pool.

Recently redesigned by Robert Trent Jones protégé Roger Rulewich, Tucker's Point Golf Club features dramatic elevation changes, sweeping ocean vistas and some of the most picturesque holes in Bermuda.

Each bedroom provides a king sized bed, en - suite bathroom, dual vanity, walk - in closet, lounge area, television, desk, ceiling fan and a private balcony with outdoor furniture and sweeping views of Great Camanoe and the dramatic outcropping of Governor's Point.