Sentences with phrase «greater affinity for»

In light of men's greater affinity for pornography, it is probably not surprising that women are more likely than men to see porn as a potential relationship problem, and there are indeed many women who find their male partner's porn watching highly distressing.3 At the same time, however, there are many women who have a positive attitude toward porn and there are some couples for whom watching pornography is a mutually enjoyable activity that actually increases rather than decreases intimacy.

The high pressure is the descending dry air and it is adiabatically warmed, and so has an even greater affinity for any remaining moisture, thus the drought.

3) it has a far greater affinity for water and a much higher freezing point.

Methylated mercury has far greater affinity for fatty tissues, and is far more difficult to remove from the body.38 - 40

Soy isoflavones in dietary amounts have a greater affinity for the beta receptor (and hence one can eat soy without feminizing effects), but in a few animal studies, very high (non-dietary) doses of soy isoflavones can also activate alpha receptors.

Low levels of 5α - DHT are indicative of over-inhibition of 5α - reductase (5AR), the enzyme that converts testosterone to 5α - DHT, which is ~ 2 - 3 times as potent as testosterone due to 5α - DHT's greater affinity for androgen receptors.15

† But in Petri dish studies and in experimental animals, PRX002 has over 400 times greater affinity for aggregated than monomeric AS.

Note also that cells in ganglia of animals treated with NGF exhibit a greater affinity for toluidine blue, the dye used to stain the cells.

He has a great affinity for Islam.

Tangy blackberries have a great affinity for pecans and maple, but you could certainly make this crisp with blueberries or a combination of berries.

Fortunately for Arsene Wenger, Robin Van Persie appears to have a great affinity for the club and is unlikely to push for a move to the Spanish giants, but that will not prevent the «Special One» from attempting to procure his services.

I've a great affinity for other cultures.

We have an incredibly strong social mission, a deeply committed team, and great affinity for our customers.

Russell, a volunteer from Philadelphia Academy Charter School, has been volunteering at National Greyhound Adoption Program for a few years now and has a great affinity for our dogs.

The Universal team not only has a wealth of experience in creating these immersive amusement interactive situations, but they also have a great affinity for our IP.

For example, I feel a great affinity for Victor Hugo and his comprehension of the underworld of suffering.

Inspired by their great affinity for the exhibition theme and for the PinchukArtCentre as a leading institution in contemporary art, all of the artists decided to create some special pieces, partly in the form of new productions such as those by, amongst others, Anish Kapoor, AES+F, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney and Elmgreen & Dragset; of a special reappraisal of existing works by Paul McCarthy, Richard Prince, Boris Mikhailov and Takashi Murakami; or the selection of rare or recent work groups that have never been displayed as part of a major international exhibition before.

«Gen Y, across all of its income levels, has the greatest affinity for using technology in all aspects of their lives, given they grew up using technology 24/7.

Mobile car insurance companies in Alabama do not have great affinity for teenage drivers as they feel most accidents are caused by their reckless driving.

They profess to themselves and everyone around a great affinity for mediation and therapy and collaborative resolution, and all manner of therapeutic jurisprudence in the interests of everyone, and similar specious posturing, encouraged in their self - delusion by a steady drip of MHP literature.

Not exact matches

A piece of literature would be ink scrawls on paper, and a great literary critic would be someone with an ocular affinity for black on white.

There is, to be sure, a great difference between classical Hebrew prophecy and the ultimate development of legalistic Judaism; but for centuries and beginning with Israel's beginnings prophecy and law developed in close parallel and affinity.

Though Haddad has great respect and theological affinity for Volf, he finds the question logically problematic.

Given my mom's affinity for lemon bars, I'm thinking these would make a great Mother's day treat as well!

I've read nothing but great things about him and he has every trait that those of us on this board have been looking for in a coach, including an affinity for analytics.

For what it is worth, Mile Jedinak would be my immediate choice, but I have an affinity to another player who has been tipped for great things at Aston Villa and for England in the futuFor what it is worth, Mile Jedinak would be my immediate choice, but I have an affinity to another player who has been tipped for great things at Aston Villa and for England in the futufor great things at Aston Villa and for England in the futufor England in the future.

Still, some therapists and parents of children with ADHD say that these kids often do have an affinity for music and other kinds of artistic expression, and finding a creative outlet that allows your child to excel and express himself can be a great self - esteem booster.

«We are about to undertake a grand experiment, to test whether or not we can set aside politics, to test whether we can shed our decades of old pessimism, an affinity for status quo, and instead embrace the innovative, big thinking, risk taking, progressive approach that defines the great cities of this world,» Walsh said.

He recalled how his father used a «pine rolltop desk from a vocational high school in Buffalo» at the executive mansion in Albany, how Mario felt a «natural affinity» for Buffalo and its people, a devotion forged by a shared perspective that began in Mario's Great Depression childhood.

Membrane filtration is considered among the most promising and widely used processes for water treatment and desalination... Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have shown great potential in water, wastewater treatment and desalination as they have many attractive key physicochemical properties with the ability to be functionalized to enhance their affinity and selectivity.»

Androgens are taken up by prostate cells, where they either bind to the androgen receptor directly or are converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which has a greater binding affinity for the androgen receptor than testosterone.

It is not metabolized; but if it comes across a toxic metal for which it has greater affinity, EDTA drops the magnesium, surrounds the xenobiotic metal, and transports it safely through the kidneys.

Those with an affinity for the great outdoors flock to the Atwood Environmental Center on Saturdays to enjoy self - guided tours on an expansive trail system.

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In the clip above, watch the legendary actor share what first sparked his affinity for comedy and his formative experience with Charlie Chaplin's 1940 masterpiece The Great Dictator.

Because their affinity for theft has struck a little too close to home, one of Söze's representatives, a mysterious man played by the late, great Pete Postlethwaite informs them they can avoid certain death if they disrupt a major coke deal about to go down in the Bay, one that stands to net a competing drug lord $ 91 million.

Something I must acknowledge is their affinity to pull in great casts for their silly adventures and this time is no exception.

Pacino may be a great actor, but that doesn't mean he can play any role, and in a role that requires us to believe he has an natural affinity for computers and technology, we can try to suspend our disbelief, and most will probably fail.

After all, the Academy has an affinity for films based on real events, perhaps because of the greater level of responsibility involved when depicting history and someone's life.

Creating pathways for a greater affinity towards math will get our kids ready for the 21st century.

Among Karen's greatest passions is mentoring young people with a particular affinity for supporting young women as they make choices towards healthy and productive lives.

We certainly developed an affinity for the Volvo XC60 when it comes to looks since it has a great combination of sophistication and sportiness which isn't present in the Audi Q5.

We bully breeds, including me, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, generally show both a natural affinity for humans and great physical strength.

Reiki training led to massage school and a family affinity for large breed dogs (Great Pyrenees) led to pursuing small animal massage training.

She was known for being a great assistant with paperwork (sitting on it) and having an affinity for chomping on clear tape from the dispenser on the desk.

By the end of A Way Out you can't help but to have built an affinity for each, and that's a testament to the great writing of the game.

Thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen has spoken about how «lucky» he and his team were to land a contract on PSN, ascribing Journey's critical success to a mixture of timing, people growing tired of traditional forms of gaming, and a greater appreciation and affinity for development, which comes with time.

Chronicle Mode provides greater emphasis on character interaction and development, giving greater freedom for exploration and alliances as your actions will affect affinities and conversations between characters

Kojima has always had an affinity for some of Hollywood's greatest but has never really had the tools at his disposal to fully realise his vision of making a game that evoked a filmic sensibility.

As the daughter of poet Mei - mei Berssenbrugge and artist Richard Tuttle, and having spent a great deal of her childhood in New Mexico, Martha Tuttle has an affinity for natural materials and meditative processes.