Sentences with phrase «sheer lack»

However, I suspect that this element is often left out of private praying for sheer lack of knowing what to say that might be appropriate.

Dating experts claim that it is due to sheer lack of knowledge and understanding that Black women dating white men fail to take their relationship to the climax.

Is it possible a doctor with a medical license maybe wants their patients to get evidenced - based treatment, and discourage the use of things that could be harmful by sheer lack of proven effectiveness alone, instead of being sold over-priced, false promises that prey on people desperate for help who often can't afford the cost, but pay it out - of - pocket anyway?

A new survey says there's almost a one in four chance your management team will end up cratering your startup through sheer lack of relevant abilities.

What it should come down to for Hall Pass is that it's the only comedy hitting theaters this weekend, so folks might opt to check it out based on sheer lack of options.

It isn't about winning a case, its about keeping up momentum in the virtue signalling game in order that the climate meme doesn't die from sheer lack of coverage.

There have certainly been more painful ones, when we lost the likes of Robin van Persie to Man United or both Fabregas and Nasri, but for sheer lack of action this one must be right up there.

«The traditional system didn't suit him, and he always wanted to ensure young artists were given every chance to flourish and weren't excluded — through sheer lack of money or opportunity — from pursuing their vocation.

Although it has its moments, Yi Yi is the type of movie that, if rented on tape, would be one that you would likely turn off after half an hour out of sheer lack of interest.

Add to this the sheer lack of any demonstrations a believer could make to prove that some aspect of their imaginary god to be true to a reasonable level of credibility or consistency.

I have grown convinced that more often than not it is sheer ignorance, sheer lack of study of the actual records, which makes clever as well as foolish men say, «Well, of course, he was a great teacher, but I can not accept the claim that he was divine.»

The sheer lack of fresh water is a major cause of death, pal.

Personally, I am appalled at the audacity and sheer lack of compassion that these pro community center people have on those that lost their lives and their families.

The Emperor was growing increasingly sceptical about whether the Pope would ever call a Council, due to duplicity or inefficiency or sheer lack of will.

The mere negation of faith in progress is sheer lack of hope; and hopelessness is the very definition of postmodernism.

It's been a pretty good weekend for goalkeepers, with no notable errors having been made, so Jones makes it in for the sheer lack of authority that he has and the jitters he puts through his defence.

It is sheer lack of class to behave like that.

Many have pointed out the sheer lack of leaders in Arsène Wenger's squad in recent times, but the German put himself forward to make an impact at home to Stoke City on Sunday, where he was ranked as the second - best player on the pitch after Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang who as able to seal a crucial brace against The Potters.

His dribbling skills make him a half - decent player to bring off your bench, but his sheer lack of intelligence and surprisingly poor finishing renders him almost useless.

In the midweek League Cup match at Tranmere Rovers, Dougie Freedman put out just about as makeshift a back four as possible given his sheer lack of options.

The sheer lack of sleep means most breastfeeding moms will bed share with baby at some point.

His sheer lack of acknowledgment for other groups living in Bosnia (he mentioned them only in passing) was striking.

The trials and tribulations of Hillary Clinton - and particularly Bill - are recounted in graphic detail; John McCain gets mixed reviews but stands no chance once St Barack has been nominated as the Democratic candidate; Sarah Palin gets the inevitable - and justifiable - doing over and it is frightening to discover her sheer lack of knowledge of foreign affairs or domestic policy, except «right to life» issues.

A sheer lack of doctors plays a part as well.

One was the sheer lack of genes: where we had anticipated perhaps 100,000 there were actually as few as 20,000.

The reason for the slight difference in dating is the imbalance in the population in Russia; due to sheer lack of men it is simply harder to find a husband for Russian brides or Russian women.

The sheer lack of effort poured into its plot and character development is frankly shameful, and for all its nostalgic quality it can neither hold a candle to the original nor adequately stand on its own.

InkSplosion could have been so much more, but it's ultimately let down by a sheer lack of variety (and a frustrating lack of replay value once you've swiftly bagged all of its in - game achievements).

Nevertheless, there is method to its madness and joy to be found in its sheer lack of restraint.

The film's supporting cast is amazing, from the effervescent Archie Panjabi («Bend It Like Beckham») as Max's loyal assistant, to the scene - stealing Tom Hollander («Pride & Prejudice,» «Pirates of the Caribbean») as his lawyer - friend, there's so many colorful characters for Max to interact with that you'll almost forgive the lifelessness of the main character, let alone the sheer lack of originality in the script.

The sheer lack of story is an issue in both which is brought back by its highly addictive gameplay.

Previous attempts at profiling the reclusive author tended to collapse due to the sheer lack of information about his life or the possibility of legal action from Salinger himself (he died in 2010 at 91).

Nothing here will drag players away from better experiences elsewhere, and the sheer lack of modes just makes it feel like a rushed effort.

, and sheer lack of coverage has contributed to LMS acquiring a very bad reputation.

Another problem is the sheer lack of high - quality public school alternatives within reasonable driving distance of many a failing urban school; given the choice between the low - performing school in their own neighborhood and the mediocre school ten miles away, parents may stick to the path of least resistance.

The most striking, even shocking, feature of the sociological (and to some degree economic) literature in the several decades following Moynihan's report is the sheer lack of interest in the question of what the breakdown of the family among the poor, which no one could deny was occurring, might mean in the lives of those involved.

A common thread however has been the sheer lack of local engagement within the conflict context.

Sadly, I found it on the uber - «reformy» and always entertaining (for its sheer lack of veracity) NJ Left Behind blog.

Given the importance of education to the NAACP, and Mrs. Betsy DeVos» sheer lack of qualifications and her demonstrated lack of commitment to ensuring the ability of all students to receive a high quality public education, the NAACP now officially opposes her confirmation.

Mrs. DeVos» sheer lack of qualifications or experience with public schools and her demonstrated lack of commitment to ensuring the ability of all students to receive an adequate education are alarming.

@SolarMike, I'm absolutely sure that they don't offer a manny in the States because of the sheer lack of sales volume.

The predominant characteristic of the argument is its sheer lack of inspiration.

A number of things may have caused the high numbers discrepancy, but one of the most crucial factors in the lower debut sales figures may just be the sheer lack of places to buy a book.

The only advantage with e-ink is less fatigue (arguable given how easy it is to change screen brightness / colors / night mode), and the sheer lack of distractions with other easily available apps on a smarter device like netflix, a web browser, games, email, or whatever else.

One day you may feel extremely vulnerable because of a sheer lack of money.