Sentences with phrase «made active efforts»

After Rotterdam was bombed during the second world war, the city made an active effort to address social division.

But the uncomfortable truth is that institutions that want to increase diversity must make an active effort to do it — proclaiming a desire to be more diverse doesn't persuade anyone.

Take a few minutes to strike a power pose, or make an active effort to adjust your posture in a meeting.

Since mainstream religions don't control language, their religious authorities simply can't exercise the degree of power over membership that cult leaders can when they make an active effort to reduce the critical capacities of their adherents.

One of the «strategies for the future» that the report identifies is: «Party leaders, advocacy organizations, and other political groups also need to make an active effort to reach out to individual women about running for seats.

We in the scientific community must make active efforts to ensure that graduate students of all backgrounds have similar opportunities to visualize themselves as scientists by making sure they have access to people they can relate to.

The past month or so I have been making an active effort to whole heartedly appreciate what experiences come my my way with less judgement.

You just need to make an active effort to frequently change positions and avoid frustration.

I make an active effort to work on each of these...

As a company, we make active efforts to help solve this for our retailers.

He also makes an active effort to support other indie devs.

One of the ways you can get the price back down is to take a safe driving course to show that you're making an active effort not to be in another car accident.

First, much of the ship remains above water and second, the owners are making an active effort at recovery.

This makes perfect sense given that the tech - savvy often make an active effort to stay on top of the latest developments and releases.

LinkedIn is a great way to stay in touch with professional contacts, so ensure you make an active effort to keep your profile updated.

Maintain eye contact, lean forward slightly when talking to your interviewer, and make an active effort to listen effectively.

«The company makes active efforts when it comes to recycling, being environmentally conscious and not wasting water.

Not exact matches

Ford said it would refocus its car making efforts on «the best - selling Mustang and the all - new Focus Active crossover coming out next year,» the company said.

But practitioners, such as the employee - owners of Reflexite, a maker of reflective material in Avon, Conn. (see «Collective Effort,» January 1992, [Article link]-RRB-, claim ESOPs do all of the above and more when employees play an active role in company decision making.

If, therefore, we discuss future human structures and institutions of the Church which would make possible a more active participation of the laity in the decisions of ecclesiastical authorities, such efforts should not be discredited in advance by saying that they would remain in any case subject to the good pleasure of the hierarchy.

A solution the pope proposes for combating fake news on an individual basis: Listen to diverse sources instead of engaging with homogenous news environments: «Praiseworthy efforts are being made to create educational programs aimed at helping people to interpret and assess information provided by the media, and teaching them to take an active part in unmasking falsehoods, rather than unwittingly contributing to the spread of disinformation.»

Others, like the ancient Pharisees, prompted by equally noble motives, are making valiant efforts to keep the church structures buoyant and active by winning converts from the lost world as occasion offers.

I destroyed it (with only a little help from Erik), then I made us walk around a park for an hour in an effort to be active even though we both wanted to lie down under the warm sun and succumb to our food coma.

The beverage industry's voluntary commitment to make calories more visible and useful to consumers supports First Lady Michelle Obama's efforts to help families make informed choices as part of an active, healthy lifestyle.

Maria Fernanda Di Giacobbe has worked for more than ten years to provide opportunities for women in situations of financial vulnerability, training them and making them micro-entrepreneurs in the chocolate sector (around 700 women now own active microbusinesses thanks to her efforts).

The pressure increases on the front office, from both the fan base and the media, to 1) sign ANYONE to at least give the appearance of being «active», and 2) make a «name» signing... which explains why the signings of a practice - squad LB (Marcus Dowtin), rotational DT (Alan Branch), and a LB whose own team made no effort to resign despite his supposed versatility (Manny Lawson) were spun as «fantastic» — and why the signing of an oft - injured QB who flamed out on two teams (Kevin Kolb) was hailed.

It doesn't take being a Vegas oddsmaker to realize that few children will ever make it to the Olympics, but by watching the world's best give it their best kids can take away some powerful messages about being active and healthy, never giving up, and taking pride in giving their best effort at all times, among others.

Even if you used your infant car seat carrier to get to your destination - once you arrive, make a concerted effort to get baby out to be held, worn or to be placed in different positions on the flat surface of the stroller seat to stretch, strengthen and have active awake time.

«Make opting for healthier food choices and becoming more physically active a group effort,» says Rashad.

Most of the time, your main source of new list members is your website, and successful campaigns make every effort to convert casual visitors into active supporters.

Oppositely, efforts like affirmative action demonstrate a cognizant and active effort to help correct for institutionalized impediments and make system inherently more evenly available throughout society.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the world's first disability discrimination legislation, let us all make a pledge to make 2011 the year we redouble our efforts to tackle the barriers that prevent our blind and partially - sighted ex-Service men and women from a playing a full and active role in society.

The Service surveillance team noticed that upon frustrating the operation, the Judge with the active support of the Governor craftily moved the money to an unknown location which the Service is currently making effort to unravel.

Speaking while playing host to a delegation from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, an organization active in the promotion of peace in Nigeria, Monday in Abuja, President Buhari said that to achieve enduring peace in the country, greater effort must be made to eradicate poverty and injustice.

Both Clinton and Sanders are making plans for an active campaign in New York, and are already recruiting volunteers for a get - out - the - vote effort.

Brennie has been very active as the Town Board's liaison with the town's recreation department and Brennie has helped to cultivate a strong relationship with the Highland Central School District in an effort to work together and possibly share services to cut costs when and where it makes sense.

«The service surveillance team noticed that upon frustrating the operation, the judge, with the active support of the governor, craftily moved the money to an unknown location, which the DSS is currently making efforts to unravel.»

Their efforts also drew attention from parents active in the statewide Opt Out movement, who made donations to Harig.

Improved diagnostic tests are on the horizon, but we need huge efforts to increase their accuracy, use them for active case finding in the community, and eventually make them available in low income countries so as to inform treatment decisions and preserve the efficacy of any new antibiotic drugs for TB,» says lead author of the Commission Professor Keertan Dheda, University of Cape Town.

Try to make an effort to be more physically active.

«Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts — to make sure people have regular access to enough high - quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

As you make an effort to become more active, you may consider using a personal monitoring device such as a pedometer or a heart monitor.

Without making an effort to become more active, it is possible to remain seated for the majority of your day.

Wellness is different for everyone, but for over 25 years, Gaiam has made your well - being our mission by focusing our efforts on yoga, fitness, meditation, and active sitting.

Has your body changed despite you eating better than ever (avoiding sweets and carbs as much as you can), despite the fact that you make an effort to be fit and active?

Active listeners make an effort to hear what has been said and understand the message.

One of the challenges is to try and maintain some semblance of a social life, to put yourself out there and make a conscious effort to be active.

«Steve's experience as a high school teacher, university faculty member, committed advocate for the arts, active participant in our national and international educational efforts, and imaginative researcher make him the ideal person to...

From active practice to mastery case studies, the guide gives you all you need to know to make targeted effort a central feature of your classroom and to cultivate growth mindsets across the board.

It is now clear that unless and until we make a more active effort to mitigate the impediments to learning that are commonly associated with poverty, we will still be faced with large numbers of children who are either unable to come to school or so distracted as not to be able to be attentive and supply effort when they get there.