Sentences with phrase «step in a positive direction»

Gielan advocates that optimism, the belief that good things will happen and that our behavior matters in the face of challenges is a step in the positive direction.

While there is still a way to go before you could recycle large amount of plastic with enzymes, and reducing the amount of plastic produced in the first place might, perhaps, be preferable, this is certainly a step in a positive direction and very exciting science to boot.»

Interracial dating is no longer considered a taboo in most parts of the world, but is rather considered to be a step in the positive direction towards the betterment of humanity.

While the new rule does not alter or modify any repayment plans consumers are thirsty for in order to manage their private student loans, supervision is a step in a positive direction.

While previous bills and laws have been steps in a positive direction, it may be time to consider new, comprehensive state legislation that includes all companion animals by combining many of the positive elements in these proposals.

[But] this is certainly a step in a positive direction.»

Many Bitcoiners will admit that this is a step in the positive direction becuase it will increse the liquidity of cryptocurrency markets.

Yes, baby steps in a positive direction can be the difference between working it out and kicking them out.

Selling can be a huge step in a positive direction.

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I was at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia last week, and it was very clear from my conversations with former DNC chairs, U.S. politicians, Bernie Sanders supporters, business executives, and even celebrities and athletes: a Clinton presidency will be viewed as positive for Canada-U.S. bilateral relations and a major step in the right direction for trade with Canada.

«The exemption represented a positive step in the right direction but we still have a lot more work to do,» Trudeau told the room full of aluminum workers.

«It's a positive step in the right direction but there's a heck of a long way to go for changing the culture around child marriage in India.»

«We want all of our events to operate as environmentally and socially responsibly as possible, and by making our flagship conference completely meat free through this new partnership with Meat Free Monday, we have taken a positive step in the right direction.»

While that's all positive and are steps in the right direction, the lack of trophies has made them an easy target, and that also arguably has a negative impact on keeping their best players who will be desperate to secure silverware to have something to show for their efforts.

This is a very positive step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Dinnery adds that midfielder Victor Wanyama has «stepped up his rehabilitation» with regards to his knee injury, and so although he isn't yet close to a return to action, it's another positive step in the right direction as he will hope to return to the fold sooner rather than later.

Maybe this will make positive steps in that direction!

Positive discipline is definitely a step in that direction.

On a positive note his liberalisation efforts, which include finally allowing woman to drive and promises to shift towards a more moderate Islam, are a much - needed step in the right direction for a Kingdom where extreme and reactionary implementations of Islamic laws have for far too long restricted and repressed the basic rights and freedoms of its people.

We are pleased that our ongoing negotiations with MTA resulted in their agreement to fund the service expansion, which was a positive step in the right direction that continues bridging Rockland County's multimillion dollar value gap.

The authors say more research is needed before clinical trials in bTBI patients, but that their results are a positive step in this direction.

She notes that the ACA «has taken a first positive step in that direction» by providing funding for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) cultural competency training.

I took a step and then another and I will continue moving (literally) in such a positive direction.

Any positive step in the right direction can be helpful.

I don't know many fashion brands that tackle sustainability from every level, and with every step in the right direction being a positive one, the people that inspire me the most are entrepreneurs as well as designers.

We are focused on expanding the range and reach of our Saitek brand and working alongside Giants is a positive step in that direction.

While Social Security is not sufficient as a stand - alone benefit, extending coverage to teachers would be a positive step in the right direction.

«This proposal is a positive and powerful step in the right direction, but our work is far from over.

This plan is positive news for Arizona's teachers and classrooms, and is a real step in the right direction.

«Bringing restorative practices into our district and school community is a positive step in the right direction, and a necessary shift to change the way young people address conflict and self - awareness / consciousness.»

«There is still a mountain to climb if we really want to make sure our most selective universities are accessible to all bright students, regardless of background, but today's plans are a positive step in the right direction.»

This is a positive step in the right direction, and we look forward to productive discussions with all multinational publishers to continue to make progress on pricing issues,» said Vickery Bowles, City Librarian at Toronto Public Library.

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It is a positive step in the right direction to increase brand awareness and generate more digital revenue.

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Because not all currencies inflate and deflate in lock step, international stock exposure can push the inflation beta for your stock portfolio in a positive direction.

It's been said that action breeds confidence and courage — taking this first step towards knocking down your debt will help you move in a positive financial direction.

Although the law doesn't mandate that rent reporting must be an option provided by all property managers and owners for all renters, it still represents a positive step in the right direction by officially acknowledging that rental payment data is an important part of the picture when evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness.

This is why it makes it a lot easier to use a program such as Excel where totals can be added quickly and you will be able to see in a matter of seconds which direction you are going in and whether the steps that you have made have resulted in positive changes towards your financial well - being and achieving a credit score that will be the envy of most.

There are no multiplayer features or online leaderboards and while the lack of multiplayer is not exactly surprising given the time clearly invested into the atmosphere and creative aesthetic; it would have been a positive step in the right direction to see a form of pass the Vita multiplayer.

Seems like too many steps in the wrong direction and the beta feedback hasn't been the most positive.

While several gaming sites have claimed this means doom and gloom for the company, I see it all as a positive step in a new direction.

All were positive steps in the right direction, but developer EA Canada has a lot of grinding to do if it wants to stand among the best sports games.

It's a real shame that some questionable game design choices and easily fixable technical issues have overshadowed the positive elements of the game and obscured the fact that Downpour takes a very big step in the right direction by bringing the series back to its roots.

The successful reform of the CGIAR is a positive step in this direction.

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With this new sanction in place, the Security Council will have taken a positive and decisive step in the right direction for Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire and the entire region.»

This large carbon reduction is a great step in the right direction and we look forward to continuing such positive communications with the University to further reduce the remaining 60,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases still owned by the University's investments in fossil fuel companies.

A new study by Berkeley Earth shows just how bad things have gotten there, despite some positive steps in the right direction lately: The new study shows that air pollution kills an average of 4000 people every day in China, 17 % of all China's deaths.