Sentences with phrase «strength of feeling»

Perhaps the very strength of this feeling is the strongest evidence that his baptism actually occurred.

In any case, polls tell us little about genuine strength of feeling, and virtually nothing about depth of understanding.

Exam boards said they were offering the English resits free of charge to schools as a response to strength of feeling on the issue.

I mention the episode because it identifies the true strength of feeling to which the passionate fan — if that is not tautological — is subjected to, and his helplessness in the face of it.

An increasing number of articles, social support networking sites, blogs, books, and videos affirming mothers» choice to formula - feed attest to the bitterness, disappointment, and strength of feeling generated by the failure to succeed at breastfeeding [16], [17], [18], [19], [20].

Journalists deployed to the borough noted the extraordinary strength of feeling they found on the doorstep.

It's notable that two of Cameron's Cabinet colleagues who have broken cover in recent days — eurosceptic Michael Gove and europhile Kenneth Clarke — are far more widely thought than the Prime Minister to put strength of feeling ahead of tactics.

A seasoned professional, Will is taken aback by the appearance and subsequent strength of his feelings for Rose.

Delury calls the very strength of his feelings a proof that they did not express «moral» guilt, merely the «dissonance» resulting from violation of an instinctual block inherited from our primate ancestors.

Whether they are right or wrong in their judgment does not affect the strength of the feeling.

A protest isn't only a way to gauge the strength of feeling or strength of numbers on a side; it is also a way of judging character.

Perhaps the security of a marriage is not based on the strength of the feelings of love, as the search for a soul mate would seem to suggest, but that it stands or falls on the character of those who come before God to say words like «forever» and «forsaking all others.»

Cardinal O'Brien has been traduced for the strength of his feelings on this matter: but what kind of man would he be, what kind of Christian leader, having seen so clearly what a disaster the proposed legislation would (almost certainly will) visit on our society, if his feelings had been more «moderate», or his language less passionate?

A statement from Robert Wiseman added: «We fully understand the strength of feeling amongst dairy producers and continue to engage with those with an interest in the dairy supply chain.»

He is supported in this strength of feeling by English football's disciplinary procedures, which mandate an automatic six - game ban for any player that spits at another.

It would be a great way to display the strength of feeling from Arsenal FC fans.

For all the strength of feeling that a club can create for a player, money talks.

The strongly worded statement gives some indication of the strength of feeling amassed against May's slavery initiative, which is accused of putting a focus on prosecutions ahead of caring for victims.

Supporting this line, Chris Hodder of the BMF said: «At times it's important to visibly show solidarity and demonstrate the strength of feeling there is when debating items like this with politicians and civil servants.»

The fact that he did not, and preferred instead to return to some of the more bruising moments of his campaign, testifies to his strength of feeling on the matter.

«The letter helps to show the strength of feeling — and believe me, feelings are running high on this one, as they are on the EU referendum,» Baron says.

What it does not reflect is the strength of feeling on the subject.

The strength of feeling against her means, whether politically acceptable or not, many will be celebrating tonight.

I didn't get a word in edgeways to explain that I'm a comp - educated son of two poorly - paid FE teachers, so hardly Bullingdon material, and not a party member, but it shows the strength of feeling among some.

The strength of feeling in the party against this Bill has been evidenced by the hundreds of letters, emails and messages of support we have received over the past seven months.

Prior to the vote, ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand said he was «astounded by the strength of feeling among the Jewish community in Barnet», adding: «In a group of 8 people we spoke to at a reformist synagogue, two had torn up their Labour membership, with only one saying they could vote Labour again.»

You could see them pushing their lower lips out, wobbling with the strength of feeling at what had for so long been a forbidden delight.

«The debate is welcome, but no strength of feeling can ever justify violent extremism or attacks and we will stand firm against all those who would use anti-Israeli feeling as an excuse or disguise for anti-semitism and attacks on the Jewish community.»

78 % say «David Cameron underestimated the strength of feeling among Conservative MPs and members against gay marriage».

I understand your strength of feeling on the current crisis in the Middle East — the situation in Gaza is intolerable.

I urge people to visit our website and sign the online petition to let the Welsh Labour Government know the strength of feeling on this issue.»

The defeat was the government's first since coming to power in 1997, and an indication of the strength of feeling surrounding the proposals, which are contained in the government's new terrorism bill.

The government simply can not afford to dismiss this strength of feeling amongst the group they are expecting to lead much of the change.

But it's a slim difference which might not make up for the strength of feeling among those who will fight tooth - and - claw to stay in.

Triumphant cheers from a small group of Lib Dem campaigners as the party's leadership were rebuffed underlined the strength of feeling which surrounded today's debate.

«Sadly, the government felt that they could ignore this strength of feeling and maintain the unacceptable and inadequate status quo,» Ms McIntosh said.

«People actually ring me up and request copies of the petition so they can go and do their street,» she says, demonstrating the strength of feeling against the changes.

If the strength of feeling among the public is strong enough the answer may be no.

The strength of feeling that the British people have about this need for control and the direct accountability of their politicians is one reason why, throughout its membership, the United Kingdom has never totally felt at home being in the European Union.

Wollaston said voting with Labour would be the only way she could express her strength of feeling about flaws in the policy.

The Standards and Privileges Committee at the House of Commons is to meet early next week to decide whether it will launch a full public inquiry into the affair, but there is little doubt that it will do so given the strength of feeling expressed by MPs from all parties present at a debate on the matter yesterday, who voted unanimously for an investigation to take place.

Recalling last night's PLP meeting she said: «I couldn't believe the strength of feeling, the overwhelming rejection of Jeremy as our leader and the pleading with him that he should consider his position and go with dignity.

He added: «I understand your strength of feeling on the current crisis in the Middle East — the situation in Gaza is intolerable.

«The government simply can not afford to dismiss this strength of feeling amongst the group they are expecting to lead much of the change,» Dr Hamish Meldrum of the BMA said.

Labour MPs, even those not on the left, listen to the strength of feeling within their local parties.

Such was the strength of feeling in the Party that — despite the infamously supine nature of the Parliamentary Labour Party — 139 Labour MPs voted against the catastrophic invasion.