Sentences with phrase «played by conflicting»

A notable achievement of the book is to discern the crucial role played by conflicting views of the human person in determining attitudes to a wide range of ethical questions.

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In that spirit, the US Army has distributed reading recommendations so soldiers and civilians alike are able «to sharpen their knowledge of the Army's long and distinguished history, as well as the decisive role played by landpower in conflicts across the centuries.»

«We write because we are increasingly concerned about the role you are playing in the Trump Administration and the possibility that you are breaking federal conflict of interest laws,» the seven senators wrote in the letter, seen by Reuters.

«We will see how this case plays out, but the red flags to me at least, are (i) the potential unfair treatment of one class of shareholders to the benefit of another; and (ii) the potential conflict of interest by the Telus board and certain executives.

While relinquishing the chair role could be seen as a demotion caused by conflict with his party's leadership, it likely means that Fildebrandt, a former director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and aggressive critic of the NDP, can now play a more active and vocal role on the committee.

Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, shortly after the massive changes ushered in by the modernizing Vatican II conference in Rome, the story quickly sets up a conflict between the old - school nun who serves as principal and runs the school like a prison (played by Meryl Streep) and the young, new priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who wants to shake things up by treating the students as fully rounded young people who deserve doses of freedom and respect as well.

This dramatic conflict of empowerment hope in the face of disenfranchising reality is being played again, it seems, by telecomputed MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons [= fantasies] / Dimensions) and MUSES (Multi-User Simulated Environments.)

Play is sometimes viewed as an instinct educator (Karl Groos); as a means of catharsis, a safety valve to vent emotions (Aristotle); as a creative modeling of situations that enables the player to better handle experience (Erik Erikson); as a means of resolving psychic conflict (Sigmund Freud), or, on the contrary, as activity not motivated by the need to resolve inner conflict (Robert Neale) 8

By the same token, conflict between rival groups within a society may be intensified by differences in their net reproduction rates; such differences may have implications for the tenor of civil life or the composition and character of the national directorate, factors that may play a decisive role in determining the climate for developmenBy the same token, conflict between rival groups within a society may be intensified by differences in their net reproduction rates; such differences may have implications for the tenor of civil life or the composition and character of the national directorate, factors that may play a decisive role in determining the climate for developmenby differences in their net reproduction rates; such differences may have implications for the tenor of civil life or the composition and character of the national directorate, factors that may play a decisive role in determining the climate for development.

Mark is preaching the gospel; he is doing it by telling a story belonging to the world of actual fact: the world in which Herod Antipas and Pontius Pilate played the parts on the public stage which secular historians ascribe to them; the world in which the machinery of Roman rule operated in ways known to all students of the period; the world which was disturbed by the familiar tensions and conflicts of the last half century of the Jewish state.

By establishing rules and playing by them, the friend outlasts conflict just as he or she does on the squash court or after arm - wrestlinBy establishing rules and playing by them, the friend outlasts conflict just as he or she does on the squash court or after arm - wrestlinby them, the friend outlasts conflict just as he or she does on the squash court or after arm - wrestling.

The RAF played a key role in the Second World War, including fighting the German Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain which prompted the tribute by Winston Churchill that «never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few».

By the end of the four - year conflict, the first in which aviation played a major role, the RAF had 27,000 officers and 260,000 other personnel operating more than 22,000 aircraft, but had seen high casualty rates.

The use of role playing to act out a marriage conflict chosen by the whole group can help couples learn to use Transactional Analysis as a practical tool (see above, Chapter 4)

By letting our kids get out and play, we're helping them build the fundamental skills they'll need in life like problem solving, coping and conflict resolution.

They will go to friends» houses to play by themselves with less close parental supervision, and increasingly decide what games they'll play and work through any conflicts themselves.

Because the mat is super spacious, multiple children can play side by side with minimal conflict.

Until your toddler has mastered the art of sharing, you can minimize conflicts by preparing him for play dates.

Today he said there «literally could be nothing more important on the international agenda» that resolving the Israeli - Palestinian conflict, and stressed he was «desperate to play a part in helping the Palestinians», such as by releasing EU aid to the territories.

Remember, even Churchill could manage a «tweet - sized» soundbite: «Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few» still leaves you with 66 out of 140 characters to play with.

Though it is the country's smallest Congressional district by area, New York's 13th District has consistently played a larger - than - life role in city and state politics — marked by momentous wins, sometimes - bitter conflicts and historic alliances.

The sweary joshing of chief - of - staff Nicholas, played by a swaggering Sope Dirisu, with conscientious, quietly ambitious, and gay, Sam (a beautifully anguished Simon Lennon), soon becomes sinister and is the backdrop for an identity crisis — both political and sexual — of the conflicted protagonist.

His script, adapted by playwright Upton, who was behind the National's successful Philistines (another Gorky play) of 2007, echoes the claustrophobia and conflicted feelings towards unrest felt by the incarcerated creative, who would go on to have a stormy relationship with Stalin.

In the statement, the Mission Director, USAID, Nigeria, Stephen Haykin, said, «In response to the call by the WFP to meet a severe funding shortfall, USAID is pleased to play a part in making sure that the most vulnerable of those impacted by the Boko Haram conflict are taken care of.

Here we see a conflicted Gideon Osborne (played by Steve Shepherd) in conversation with the Russian pro-free everything author, Ayn Rand, brilliantly portrayed by Ann Mitchell, who later tries to confront Theresa May on immigration and her inherently contradictive conservatism («how can you have a free market without free movement of labour?»).

Our times may be challenging, but scientists both in the West and the Islamic world, when guided by that spirit, can play a vital role in easing conflicts and building trust.

MSF plays an important role in conflict situations by raising awareness of crisis situations and serving as a witness to speak out, either through public or private channels about the plight of individuals in area of political instability.

Moreover, land can play a vital role in linking multiple Sustainable Development Goals by harnessing synergies while minimizing potential conflicts and trade - offs.

Daredevil and Elektra Natchios, played by Elodie Yung, introduce intimate conflict to the mid-point of Season 2.

Meanwhile, there are larger issues for him to untangle, involving the university's housing policy and the conflicts between the residence containing the largest number of white assholes (one of whom is the president's bratty son, played by Kyle Gallner) and the house where most of the black students land (and where the dean's upstanding, tweed - and - pocket - square - wearing son, played by Brandon P. Bell, strives to be a leader).

Crackling drama about TV reporter (Jane Fonda) investigating a coverup at a faulty nuclear reactor, and pressing upon conflicted technician played by the first - rate Jack Lemmon to go public with the story.

The film is structured around conflicting accounts of the same events told by Harding and her former husband, Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan), with occasional interruptions from Harding's pitiless, abusive mother, LaVona, brilliantly played by Allison Janney, who can strike terror (and steal scenes) with little more than a long pause or the wily crook of her half - grin.

Phyllis Smith turns a one - dimensional and dithering marshmallow into an interesting study in the conflict between desire and convention, Henry Michael Higgins, is the dolphin - obsessed but otherwise disengaged principal, and they are supported by the usual gaggle of kids found in flicks set in a middle school, played by actors who avoid cutesiness and given a script that sets them up perfectly for the bald truth Elizabeth dumps on them with matter - of - fact disengagement in place of the usual cheery esteem - boost called for by curriculum and compassion.

director Mike Mendez — that, while it has a charming sense of humor about itself, leans too heavily on CGI blood; The Girl With All The Gifts (B), a well - shot British zombie film that attempts to inject new life into a tired genre, and almost succeeds thanks to young star Sennia Nanua; and the disappointing Phantasm: Ravager (C --RRB-, a low - budget labor of love which, while it plays like a Phantasm fan film, ultimately undercuts the emotional closure it attempts to bring to the franchise by failing to resolve the central conflict between good and evil.

DVD Review by Kam Williams Headline: Tamala Jones Plays Conflicted Title Character in Kinky Blaxploitation Flick On the surface, Tory Adams (Tamala Jones) seems to be leading the perfect life.

They include bickering married couple Bina and Jerry (played by Lisa Kudrow and Craig Robinson), socially awkward teen Renzo (Tony Revolori), lonely Nanny Jo (June Squibb), naive nephew of the father - of - the - bride Walter (Stephen Merchant), and conflicted ex-maid-of-honor Eloise (Anna Kendrick).

So the leader, Eddie (Billy Burke), the frosted - tipped and morally conflicted Sam (Levi Meaden), the psychotic Duncan (Richard Cabral) and the ex-military Peter (Mark Furze) decide that the best course of action is to kidnap the kids, hunt down the mom and play it by ear as to whether or not to kill them.

So their leader Eddie (Billy Burke), the frosted - tipped and morally conflicted Sam (Levi Meaden), the psychotic Duncan (Richard Cabral) and the ex-military Peter (Mark Furze) decide that the best course of action is to kidnap the kids, hunt down the mom and play it by ear as to whether or not to kill them.

Perhaps the chief distinguishing factor is the richly three - dimensional treatment of Dovid — played by Nivola in what's arguably the movie's standout performance as a conflicted man of honor, even when he's attempting to lay down the law like an old - school fundamentalist.

All that's left is the action which, because there is nothing cohesive to attach it to, plays as an anthology of violent set - pieces connected by common characters instead of a series of high - octane conflict / resolution moments that advance a story.

His growing compunction puts him at odds with the group's ringleaders, played by Fishburne and Dillon, and the resulting conflict is the engine driving the film's second half.

We have the conflict between old and new Republicans (headed by David Wilmot and Martin McCann respectively), the black ops military intelligence unit (with Sean Harris in a key role) playing both sides against each other while maintaining links with the UVF and a father / daughter couple (Richard Dormer and Charlie Murphy) conflicted as to whether they should help the wounded Hook.

Director Morten Tyldum («Headhunters») and writer Graham Moore sketch out Turing's initial conflicts with his Bletchley colleagues (led by Matthew Goode, with Charles Dance and Mark Strong playing the bosses) and his friendship with fellow codebreaker Joan Clarke (nicely underplayed by Keira Knightley), who was briefly his fiancée.

Director Michael Cuesta creates a vivid portrayal of Webb (played by Jeremy Renner) presenting him as a dedicated working man and also a conflicted father.

Strahovski was cast as the mother to Tremblay's character, a troubled young boy accidentally drawn into the conflict with the fierce alien creatures by her ex-husband, played by Holbrook.

Mariah Dillard is a local politician whose efforts to improve Harlem put her in conflict with Luke Cage, played by Mike Colter, and her cousin Cottonmouth, played by Mahershala Ali.

In its early sequences, and in the conflict between Luke and the sadistic chief played by Strother Martin that provided the film's most memorable line («What we've got here is failure to communicate»), the film feels like an unmistakable, generationally targeted indictment of police brutality.

Mia Hansen - Love's fifth feature about a philosophy professor played by Isabelle Huppert beautifully balances conflicting emotions and ideas to show the contradictions in a person.

His conflict is one of being torn between past and present: the freedom presented to him by his time in the Royal Navy, its «great adventure» which would see him spend his days drinking, playing cricket, and womanising.

All around him, the pieces assemble for a high stakes conflict involving the fate of his home world, but those ingredients — including a half - baked villain played by Cate Blanchett and mythological gobbledygook about prophesies — have a tacked - on quality, as if Waititi and screenwriter Eric Pearson couldn't wait to get back to the good stuff.