Sentences with phrase «take a side on»

While we never set out to take a side on that question in putting together the report, it just came out that way.

And you don't have to take a side on the use of oilsands in general to regret an attempt to hinder, rather than foster, public clarity about an important issue.

With the majority of the fixed income world taking sides on prize fights like Greece, the European Central Bank (ECB), inflation, and energy - related debt, you may have missed the beating leveraged loans have been receiving in the media.

In the end the CCBE decided that it would be most sensible not to take sides on this topic for the purposes of The Long View.

It doesn't do any good to take sides on this issue.

There are way too many great scientific minds that happen to believe in God for you to take sides on this issue.

Does she take a side on EVERY issue, regardless of her understanding of its subtleties?

How Civil War — era churches that avoided taking sides on slavery ended up siding with its supporters.

Without taking sides on the political issues, there's still a significant question to be asked.

I'm not sure I understand a) why atheism is mentioned in response to an article on abortion (since atheists also take both sides on this issue), and b) why there is so much fear and stereotyping about atheism in general.

Should we not take sides on any issue?

Although Lincoln is often praised for this remark by those who oppose the mixing of religion and politics, it contains three of the most controversial ideas in American politics: that it is legitimate to invoke the name of God within the realm of political discourse; that God's existence isn't merely symbolic, but that he is always right; and that since God takes sides on certain issues, some people will be divinely justified while others will stand in opposition not only to their political opponents but to the very Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.

Shows a lot about his professionalism and commitment — take a look at Coutinho before you take a side on $ ancash.

Once we get later in the week and limits open up, we should see big money take a side on UGA +3 or Auburn -2.5.

With balanced public betting, limited line movement and no betting systems triggered, it doesn't look like sharp money has taken a side on tonight's spread.

However, it's clear that sharp money has taken a side on this record - setting total.

It's a challenging part of the parents to take a side on which type of toddler crib should they invest their trust and money in.

Policymakers take sides on how to judge educators» job performance.

While the show doesn't take a side on the endless breastfeeding versus formula debate, it's spot - on in its depiction of the feelings of guilt and inadequacy Hannah struggles with over her inability to nurse.

Reactions have however been trailing the release of the picture as Nigerians home and abroad take sides on the state of her health.

«The NASUWT has not taken sides on this important constitutional issue and instead respected the right of its members to vote in accordance with their own beliefs.

The statement reads in part: «For the avoidance of doubt, Gov. Ahmed swore to an oath of Office as the Governor of the state to be impartial to all, irrespective of ethnic, religious beliefs and other persuasions, he can, therefore, not take sides on the matter at hand.

«We don't take sides on social issues.

The purpose of this article is not to take sides on whether or not you should vaccinate.

As the Avengers and their newfound allies take sides on the issue of whether to sign a treaty agreeing to international oversight or continue with their current strategy of world - saving, no matter the cost, it's fascinating to see who falls where.

I'm not taking a side on this, I'm just relaying the characters» motivations in these types of films.

It's hard to believe that anyone would take their side on any issue (particularly the kids).

Students then get to take a side on whether they think the ad we're looking at fits this definition of bad.

In recent years, scholars have increasingly offered a neutral position rather than forcing people to say they «don't know» when they prefer not to take sides on a topic.

In the 2016 article and figures, percentages are reported for those taking a side on issues by saying they either «strongly» or «somewhat» support or oppose a policy; those giving the neutral response («neither support nor oppose») are omitted.

Taking Sides on Remedial Classes» (related story) raises, I believe, the wrong question.

Students take sides on issues, conducting research that helps inform arguments and positions they'll use in classroom debates with their peers.

In other words, it's unwise to take sides on a political issue in front of your students.

When applying the mnemonic, students decide on their topic and stance on the issue (e.g., take a side on school uniforms).

I'm kinda agnostic on traditional vs integrated math; my wife tells me that, as a testing guy, I shouldn't take sides on curriculum wars....

There has been a flurry of charter school activity in Orange County recently, with elected officials taking sides on efforts to open new, high quality charter schools.

Such organization of arguments from the strongest to the weakest will help your readers better understand your point as well as it will convince them in to take your side on the issue / topic.

Lauren Grodstein: I think it's easy to take sides on all sorts of things (I root for the Mets, for instance, and prefer my coffee black).

Some time ago I took side on an online discussion (published in November» 13) on the value of FREE with ebooks, especially from Indie writers.

At the risk of taking sides on this issue, it would appear that Amazon attempted to work out a system of compensation for the publishers, although admittedly the terms of those agreements were confidential; nothing has been mentioned so far about how the authors were to be compensated, either.

Without taking sides on the contractual dispute between Hachette and Amazon, we encourage Amazon in the strongest possible terms to stop harming the livelihood of the authors on whom it has built its business.

People in general like to take sides on issues and writers are no exception.

Policymakers take sides on how to judge educators» job performance.

Some breeders feel that only dogs that have been X-rayed and checked for spinal anomalies should be bred from, but this is a difficult position to take sides on.

I find the best approach with parents is to act a bit conspiratorial, as if you're taking their side on things.

Whether he's testing out a camera vest by taking it along on a hike through the woods (he fell down a small ravine, but the camera was uninjured) or taking sides on the digital versus manual debate, each episode is engaging and entertaining, easily understandable by those just starting out but still plenty helpful for more experienced photographers.

Mr. Bloomberg said he would not take a side on the tuition issue, but that «as frustrated and as angry as you may be about the school's present situation, its future really is yours to determine.»

The authors» job is to teach government, not take a side on the science if in fact the scientific community is split down the middle, which is what the text falsely suggests.

«The authors» job is to teach government, not take a side on the science», says Paul.

This could predispose some teachers — especially those who suspect their local communities to be denier heavy — to avoid appearing as though they're taking sides on a «controversial» issue.