Sentences with phrase «run counter to»

Doubling one's kitchenware would seem to run counter to the «less is more» mantra of contemporary environmentalism but, as Stern notes, because both sets are never used simultaneously, the useful life of each is likely extended over time.

Indeed, the university's filing includes only 14 affidavits from postdoctoral fellows [who] allege a range of unclear and general claims that run counter to everything the Union has ever stated about the organizing process, including the clear statements on this very Web site.»

But its mass and the manner in which it decays run counter to theoretical expectations for a particle composed of those two quarks.

Yet for Ellis, the philosophical implications of this mainstream theory do not simply run counter to our intuitions; he considers them dangerous because they rob us of free will and moral accountability.

Not to mention the hostility other reanimated species might face if their interests run counter to those of humans sharing a habitat.

As that statement points out, policies that run counter to a child's gender identity can cause harm in several ways.

He explained, «Our findings with this study run counter to the general belief that a healthy diet must be expensive.

We do not have to remind the High Commissioner that his comments run counter to the theme of his own party's Manifesto: «An Agenda for Change.

«We should equally avoid negative comments and actions, which seriously run counter to values that promote the common good of our dear nation.

«It seems to run counter to the government's expressed desire to help people live independent lives for as long as possible.»

«It is vitally important the UK government does not undermine its position by supporting domestic policies that run counter to climate change objectives,» said chairman Tim Yeo.

These figures run counter to the notion that Labour is seen as the party of the workers, while the Tories are the party of the bosses.

The tax - cutting move also seems to run counter to Democratic mayoral nominee Bill de Blasio's plans to raise income taxes in New York City to expand pre-K.

Of course, the big problem here is that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is so far dead set against extending the millionaire's tax in any form, insisting that would run counter to the «no new taxes» pledge he made during the campaign and has reiterated countless times since taking office.

It seems these two run counter to Cuomo's whole clean up Albany theme.

Punishing her would run counter to the «reform» mantra the Assembly Democrats — including Heastie — have been repeating in the face of Silver's demise, and it also would not likely sit will with the female members of the conference.

«I am clear that public money should not be used to support any school or early years provider that does not support this aim because it seeks to promote ideas and teachings than run counter to fundamental British values.»

Rob McGee, a 27 - year - old Albany attorney and Peekskill native whose suit and clean - cut boyish good looks run counter to the dirty - hippe stereotype of the Occupy movement, raised the possibility during a CapTon interview last night that demonstrators could remain camped out in Academy Park through the winter and into the spring.

«Well, look, I had hoped that the supercommittee could have reached an agreement,» said Schumer, although that seems to run counter to his comments on Nov. 7 when he said failure was all but certain, and the Republicans would be to blame.

For young children in particular, traveling equally between parents» homes may run counter to the stability young children need.

Kids need a wide variety... MORE of activities to truly learn to play independently so too much time in front of a screen can run counter to what you are trying to accomplish.

of activities to truly learn to play independently so too much time in front of a screen can run counter to what you are trying to accomplish.

Many of these findings run counter to now - outdated research and prevailing practice wisdom in the field of divorce.

These proposed changes run counter to schools» progress in helping children establish healthy habits and boosting the reputation of meal programs.

AAP Baby Whisperer Review Young Physicians» Newsletter, Winter 2002, notes that scheduled feeding recommendations in Secrets of the Baby Whisperer run counter to AAP and other specialists» recommendations.

The abolition of this post would run counter to UNICEF's mandate of reducing infant and young child mortality and malnutrition.

It is also true that in defending their choices that run counter to what is culturally prevalent, parents respond and react more defensively.

And politicians in democratic republics are too smart to deal with preventing problems, especially when the obvious solutions run counter to traditions or scriptural interpretations.

Ideally, he won't be asked to complete tasks that run counter to his strengths (play - calling).

Bettors can find value by taking viewpoints that run counter to mainstream narratives.

In a country where familial and regional allegiances often run counter to conceptions of national identity, a shared love of soccer brings people together.

It is important for organizations to identify what behaviors reinforce this culture and what behaviors run counter to it.

He says the bigger ideas that sports like football represent run counter to modern social values: «We're much more conscious, basically, of things like bullying and intimidation and making sure we don't prioritize masculine values or feminine values,» he says.

On the other side there are certainly many passages which run counter to O'Connor's theory in that they take for granted the centrality of signification for St Thomas's view of the Mass as the representation of Calvary, as anyone reading the Summa on the Eucharist will quickly discover.

Both these facts ¯ the higher income of leftists, and the greater giving by conservatives ¯ run counter to the mythology that the left holds in both Europe and the United States.

Religion has an evil habit of blinding people to logic and reason, because oftentimes, logic and reason run counter to their faith.

Some of their achievements will run counter to the values and beliefs of many liberals — Protestants, Catholics and secularists.

Bowing to a monarch would seem to violate the spirit of the Revolution, which wasn't wildly favorable to displays of rank, as well as to run counter to our proclaimed self - evident truth of all persons being created equality.

This approach has run counter to the evangelical approach.

Your Cutting Edge comment on Father Jack Mahoney seems to run counter to St Paul's exegesis of the Book of Genesis: «Wherefore as by one man sin entered into this world, and by sin death, and no death passed upon all men, in whom all have sinned.»

Therefore, any control program that traps coyotes just for being coyotes rather than targeting problem coyotes seems to run counter to the arguments used to justify the program in the first place.

In Mexico, these Protestant churches run counter to the still - pervasive Catholic culture and thus represent a break in the link between religion and culture.

To those of us trying to live out our beliefs, art can seem dangerous because the art of our culture preaches the beliefs of the culture, and many of these beliefs run counter to the Christian values we hold.

This vice gains its power from the burdensome awareness that we still do not desire to take on responsibilities for which we have in fact been thoroughly prepared because they run counter to our egocentric inclinations.38

As a member of a worldwide organisation of very different people in different contexts that holds and acts on views that sometimes run counter to what is popular, I would like to encourage you to hold fast.

The crisis comes when her career demands run counter to his: when weekly schedules conflict; when it comes time for her to move to another church and he is not ready to move; when child - care arrangements must be worked out.

Here is the unreasonable, unwelcome contradiction, the necessary fact that we hide from consciousness because its implications run counter to the fundamentals of human morality.

In an age such as ours, critical of all claims that run counter to what may be scientifically proven, the Mormon has a heavy burden of proof upon him.

Doesn't that run counter to the religious «promise» of eternal life if only you humble yourself to the service of god «X»?

To summarize, to literalize the apocalyptic passages in the New Testament, is to run counter to all we know of astronomy and the world of space; they are tied in with the then - current Jewish eschatology and Persian dualism which saw evil in command of creation; as commonly accepted, they encourage passivity about the evils of the present world; they emphasize only one side of the message of Jesus to the exclusion of essential elements; they are grounded at least in part on a misconstruction of biblical poetry and drama.