Sentences with phrase «eyebrows from»

The nomination of White House Counsel Harriet Miers (see the LA Times» factsheet for more on her background) is raising more than just eyebrows from fans and foes alike.

jim2 said on November 21, 2013 at 10:39 pm «In the home stretch of the 2012 presidential campaign, from August to September, the unemployment rate fell sharply — raising eyebrows from Wall Street to Washington.

While the artist maintained that she thought her career was over after the horrified «Porn Grids» reception, raised eyebrows from the establishment usually lend credence to the rise of a new star.

I'm sure you got some high eyebrows from Mr. Beach Cottage too.

Described as being «alien - like» in appearance, the Cornish Rex is truly an unique exotic cat that will raise eyebrows from all those who are lucky enough to behold one.

One topic that did come up and raised some eyebrows from both panelists and moderator, as well as the audience, was the current practice by some literary agents of taking fifteen percent commission on everything the author does related to publishing, whether they were instrumental in the deal or not.

While this may raise some eyebrows from people who are concerned about the ethics of working with two distinctly different types of authors, most of Red Adept's clients for both traditional and self - publishing assistance know before they contact the company which route to publication they plan to follow; more and more authors are heading into their writing careers seeing either route as a viable option.

By the time Ellison unveils the «neck boil sex» moment, Kuso has devolved into a filmic manifestation of a high school boys» diary, filled with gross, puerile wanderings of the mind that might shock the kid's mom, but just bring raised eyebrows from everyone else.

This methodology has raised some eyebrows from those outside of the ashtanga practice.

Now add two chocolate eyes and a mouth, and if you like, cut a few little eyebrows from the chocolate drops too.

That raised eyebrows from former shadow Cabinet colleague Philip Hammond, now defence secretary, who said it could be difficult for Evans to remain in the job.

Their comments raised eyebrows from Lord Goldsmith, the former attorney - general, who sought clarity over whether all military deaths should be exempt from coroners» scrutiny.

Robbie Goodrich said that there has been some raised eyebrows from the arrangement, but he hasn't received any criticism personally.

The gangsta rap legend released a 32 - track gospel project called Bible of Love in late March that has garnered rave reviews from secular media outlets and raised eyebrows from some churchgoers.

It sure does raise some eyebrows from other bar patrons though.

He's lucky there was a gymnasium full of preteen girls or he would have gotten more than a raised eyebrow from me.

Undead or Alive, a movie about zombies in the Old West, was barely getting more than a raised eyebrow from me.

Plus you can drive it to the shops with virtually no stress, and without raising an eyebrow from the local constabulary — try doing that in an A 45!

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In March, the U.S. slapped tariffs against steel and aluminum products, drawing retaliation from China and raising eyebrows in Europe.

Cole's rise from Hooters Girl to president of a multinational company in under two decades is the kind of story that elicits impressed eyebrow raises at cocktail parties.

But in an environment in which income inequality is becoming an important issue, and when Stumpf talks about the 5,300 employees who were fired from «good - paying jobs» were making $ 37,000 to $ 60,000 a year, the size of Tolstedt's compensation raises eyebrows.

Musk has recused himself from voting on the issue at either company, but his previous actions raise eyebrows.

Long - time mining industry player Tony Gates» new mining company, Great Australian Resources (GAU), raised local investor's eyebrows last week when it released encouraging drilling results from two separate gold and nickel projects.

Ramasamy's assertion raised eyebrows around the lecture hall, particularly among the several Guatemalan participants, whose experience of dictatorship, as one woman pointed out to Ramasamy, was far from positive.

That said, chances are that yelling any catchphrase after a players swing would at the very least get you a few eyebrows raises from whatever security is around you.

A few entrepreneurs described encountering the occasional raised eyebrow or snide comment from customers, competitors, or investors.

«The makeup on my face, which, you know, they're huge prosthetic pieces that go from below my eyebrows all the way down to the mid-shoulder blade.

Perhaps the most notable recent iteration of this phenomenon has come from Thinx, whose 2015 ads for «period - proof underwear» (featuring pictures of runny eggs, among other evocative images) raised many eyebrows.

Initially, the directors rejected the proposal: They felt it would strain resources, particularly as Tesla was dealing with manufacturing challenges with its Model X. (Separately, a month later, SpaceX purchased $ 90 million worth of bonds from SolarCity, a move that reportedly raised eyebrows in Washington, with some lawmakers concerned that Musk was using his aerospace venture's high - priced government contracts to buoy his solar company.)

The 42 - year - old raised eyebrows when he shared a screenshot of the TMZ article on Instagram with the caption, «Not Bad for a kid from South Side, I'm so proud of me.»

The proliferation of the virtual currency and the accompanying trading frenzy have raised eyebrows among regulators globally, though many central banks have refrained from supervising cryptocurrencies themselves.

Fury has been the target of furious rage from the politically correct establishment, after making some eyebrow - raising comments about women, homosexuality and his Christian faith.

But then here comes Jesus, the young upstart from the boondocks who has been raising eyebrows with his persistence and skill and surprising strategies.

But some Bunyan, writing Pilgrim's Progress in a prison where it was so damp that, as he cried, «The moss did verily grow upon mine eyebrows»; some Kernahan, born without arms and legs, but by sheer grit fighting his way up until he sat in the House of Commons; some Henry M. Stanley, born in a workhouse and buried in Westminster Abbey; some Dante, his Beatrice dead, he himself an exile from the city of his love, distilling all his agony into a song that became the «voice of ten silent centuries», or some more obscure and humble life close at hand where handicaps have been mastered, griefs have been built into character, disappointments have been turned into trellises, not left a bare, unsightly thing — such incarnations of fortitude and faith have infectious power.

But when we start loving our enemies, and doing good to those who hate us, and giving to those who want to steal from us, then the eyebrows pop up, the mouth hangs open and the whispers start spreading.

The selection alone might be enough to raise eyebrows in some quarters: can we really learn anything from Friedrich Schleiermacher?McDermott answers with a cautious «yes,» patiently discerning the shape of their central ideas while pointing out minefields as they arise.

Eyebrows serve several functions: To keep dust and dirt from falling into our eyes.

What raised eyebrows about these demands was not their size but the fact that they came from an ethnic group, rather than a nation or state, and a group which was asking that its ethnic identity become the basis for the reparations.

The FCC has occasionally raised an eyebrow in the direction of network public - service accountability, although beginning in 1980 support from that direction almost ceased.

The New York - based Catholic League raised its eyebrows at a 1998 episode featuring this exchange in the Simpsons» car while driving home from a church service:

(CNN)- Televangelist Pat Robertson is raising eyebrows, and cheers from activists who are usually his opponents on political issues, by calling for the legalization of marijuana.

Sonoma Valley Vintners Alliance Prunes Away from Wine Country Weekend: While it is being billed as an amicable, beneficial parting of the ways, eyebrows raised in the wine industry yesterday when the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance announced at its annual members meeting that the trade organization will no longer co-own and co-operate the wildly successful Wine Country Weekend...

So far, the ways I know of cooking meatballs are: Italian style (with soffrito, tomato purée, beef stock, red wine, garlic, oregano and Parmesan, then served with pasta, or courgetti if I'm feeling virtuous), Swedish style (in gravy with Philadelphia Light mixed into it to make it creamy, then served with mashed potatoes and peas) or something I found on an American recipe site once which sounds vaguely Tex - Mex, although I gather from the measurements in your recipe that you're from the other side of the pond, so you'll probably raise an eyebrow at that (with black beans, pinto beans, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chilli flakes and cheddar, then served with sweet potato wedges).

Schumacher comfortably won by a full lap from the other Williams of Damon Hill, but that super quick pitstop had raised some eyebrows.

While you can kind of see where he's coming from, Stan Collymore will raise some eyebrows with his statement on Jesse Lingard and Kevin De Bruyne.

The 20 - year - old moved to Old Trafford from AS Monaco in the summer — leaving the Ligue 1 side in a # 36 million deal [fee via BBC Sport] that raised some eyebrows.

The Argentine international has had to settle for a place on the bench for clashes with Barcelona and Manchester United this month, leading to some raising their eyebrows over whether or not he fits into what Pep Guardiola wants from his team.

Instead of attempting every hair growth treatment money can buy to save that sad, dying patch or thinking that no one noticed his headbands widening and retreating from his eyebrows further each year, he could've just BIC'd it and dove further into his next MJ persona.

That didn't stop Johnny Miller from stating, «This one will raise a few more eyebrows among the players, that's all I'm gonna say.»

The Catalan giants raised one or two eyebrows when they signed Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande in the summer, but he's gone on to be a big hit at the Nou Camp.