Sentences with phrase «often argue the point»

Defensive driving students often argue the point that speed limits should be raised.

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As I've often argued, to see Musk as the CEO of a car company, or a space - exploration company, or — soon — the CEO or co-CEO of a solar company misses the point.

The proposal has generated a great deal of often vitriolic debate over the future of the wheat board, and the C.D. Howe Institute recently weighed in with a report arguing that global grain markets have changed significantly over the past few decades, to the point that the CWB is more often than not a price taker.

Often, he'd get people from various denominations who wanted to argue points of theology with him.

It goes without saying that the Psalms must be understood according to the canons of poetry, in which the point is often not to convey information or to argue grammatically and logically, but rather to express feelings of longing or anguish, adoration or revulsion through imagery, the juxtaposition of images and ideas, crescendos and climaxes of intensity.

Although scientists behave as if their theories are facts, often arguing ferociously against critics, key paradigms of science can shift rapidly and fundamentally when empirical evidence reaches a tipping point.

I think the reason theists do argue this point is to argue that it is not as ridiculous to think that a god created the universe as atheists often say it is.

This often shapes the conversation in a much better way, because it allows for a personal story someone can take ownership of — and that provides them with a much more genuine feeling than just arguing theological points.

While I'm unprepared to argue the specific text of the bill, and everyone else has already pointed out how comically underpaid minor league baseball players are, considering they're the lifeblood of a multi-billion dollar industry, I'd like to remind everyone of an often overlooked point about minor leaguers.

They can often be enticed to argue in their reviews, and eventually they will admit that they would NEVER read something like the book they reviewed, at which point I impugn their honor and honesty and say that nobody should believe anything they said.

Its one thing to argue that actively managed mutual funds can offer the (often unsuccessful) pursuit of higher returns, but a sweeping statement like that bullet point is a flat lie.

That's an often repeated statement you'll hear around the gaming community, and it's a hard point to argue.

Gapingvoid argues yes, and often points to the Blue Monster as an example.

As much as Crichton's book presents wildly biased perspectives on Climate and environmental science, I have to thank him for two things — first for simply raising awareness, and second, for arguing the often missed point that mankind has not inherited a stable, «preservable» environment.

In outlets like The New Republic and Yale Environment 360, Pielke has articulated a more nuanced point of view, often arguing for greater distinctions between debates about scientific integrity and those about public policy.

In arguing for the continuation of federal incentives, advocates of renewable energy often point out that all forms of energy — including fossil fuels — rely on a complex web of state and federal credits and aid.

While China argued that this would be an effective and legal way to maintain precious supplies of ivory — often used in traditional arts — many critics point out that the sale will only exacerbate the problem, driving up demand and leading to more poaching.

I'll give you the media is uneven perfomer sometimes on the money often missing the point but its hard to argue this issue doesn't deserve the attention it has received.

I failed to make the point that a pro se creating on his / her own, a clear written motion will be much better prepared to argue that motion before a judge than attempting to «wing it» thereby often proving to a judge that indeed the defendant or a petitioner in civil court has the ability to proceed as a pro se.

Although these points usually lack merit, he argues, they can delay and frustrate enforcement proceedings because it is often the first time the local court has encountered these issues.

«This in itself should aid early settlement of claims, as all too often claims proceed to hearing on legal points, without the claimants or their representatives giving any real thought to the value of what they are arguing about.

As to the last point, it is often argued that communications links are vulnerable, but this applies mainly in the case of state - vs.

From the clinicians» perspective, knowledge of manualised treatments broadens the repertoire of treatment skills available and encourages greater technical eclecticism.4 Also, counterintuitive though it may seem, the use and proliferation of manuals has actually focused attention on patients who do not respond to treatment.4 Finally, Addis argues that knowing a treatment is empirically supported can help clinicians to feel confident and optimistic when working with particularly difficult clients.5 This point can be a boon to any therapist, as clinical work, while often rewarding, can also be draining and disheartening.

Often, though, a marriage reaches a crisis point — sometimes after years of emotional distance, financial problems, sexual problems, or constant arguing.

These were: «My (partner) is usually sensitive to and aware of my needs», «My (partner) doesn't seem to listen to me», «I sometimes feel lonely even when I am with my (partner)», «I suspect we may be on the brink of separation» (all with a 5 - point response scale, from (1) strongly agree to (5) strongly disagree); together with two items about conflict: «How often do you and your partner argue?»

However Baker et al., (2013) point out that the opinions of children in such circumstances, must be listened to with caution and experience, because, they argue it is often what is not being said as much as what is being said which gives away the reality of the trauma and conflict that the children are experiencing.

I would also argue that this product is and most recent has appreciated faster than other residential properties because it often falls into a price point that is still affordable.

Answer: Those who work in the private arena often have an underlying passion for the law (the pursuit of justice; fighting for what is right vs blandly arguing points of law for a salary).