Sentences with phrase «gain public appeal»

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What is unique in the present conflict is the psychological maneuvering on both sides to gain public sympathy, one making use of moral categories of «just retaliation» and the other appealing for religious or moral duty of every Muslim to be engaged in jihad against the infidels and their ways.

Initially scheduled to report to prison on July 1, Silver's appeal has gained some ground in recent weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell that narrowed the definition of an official quid pro quo in public corruption cases.

«I mean he's making an appeal using his family to gain support,» said Bloomberg, referring to the many public appearances de Blasio has made with his biracial family.

And in another case that has gained widespread attention, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit last week refused to delay implementation of a voluntary student - desegregation plan involving public schools in St. Louis and its suburbs.

As movies and television gained popularity and as the public's sensibilities regarding those with disabilities changed, sideshows lost their appeal and mostly died out due to lack of demand and the inability to compete with glitzier entertainment.

The Uber licence appeal could well be the most memorable, because of the sheer volume of public support that it has gained so quickly.

Traditional outreach such as door to door canvasing and television advertising still play a major role in gaining public support but these techniques will not appeal to the younger voter, and therefore will not be sustainable for much longer.