Sentences with phrase «to detract from»

While the script was good, it didn't detract from what Marvel is known for but, it didn't really add or advance it either.

There is a loss of form, color, or imagery, but that does not detract from what remains.

It could be the best - looking car Lexus has ever produced, and it's dramatic enough in the metal that it'd be a struggle to modify it without detracting from what's already there.

Other reports have nitpicked details of the story, most of which are addressed in the book and none of which detract from her mother's telling of the life and death of Cassie Bernall.

It's weird to say that weak gameplay doesn't really detract from how excellent of an experience Kane and Lynch is.

Glitter tights and glitter boots, seemed like a great way of detracting from the pallor - inducing colour of the top.

Shoestring shooting (director did his own cinematography) in no way detracts from what the film wants to say and lends it great intimacy.

It doesn't actually detract from your argument.

Thus, the world's failure to conform to God's aim not only detracts from the world's experience, but from God's experience as well.

Canon, a Japanese professional and consumer imaging solutions company, also detracted from performance for the year, falling 28 %.

Resourceful schools not only make time for kids to read independently, they know that reading can never detract from learning, and can only be additive (and maximize kids» love of learning!).

(1) Learning online versus learning to think critically Some see integrating technology as detracting from students» chances to engage as critical, creative thinkers.

When two asset classes move up and down at different times and different rates, these swings tend to offset one another, making a smoother ride without detracting from performance.

You don't want certain traits which detract from others, or which conflict with others.

The clear case makes the phone grippable without seriously detracting from the stylish metal design or matte gold color.

While elements seem trite and I worried about the «message» being lost in the realm of «I get it» with adults being the audience it doesn't detract from how well put together this movie is.

My only issue is that sometimes he gets a little too aggressive which I think detracts from some of the points he tries to make because it's dripping with so much bias it's hard not to disagree on principle.

In addition to an increase in the number of poor students, the funding for schools declined, Common Core standards were introduced, the use of educational software increased, and, in many schools, time spent on test preparation expanded (which often detracts from learning).

Frame rates remain high and constant, ensuring nothing detracts you from the action on - screen.

Students who are finished with filming may then add a voice - over if time permits, or edit out any parts they feel detract from the expository nature of the film.

(We say potential because in some years, including 2014, small caps actually detracted from returns).

Forced «Player v. Player» annoyances significantly detract from what should be an improvement on the Dark Souls formula.

But a wobbly finale doesn't detract from all the other wonderful things about this film, such as the performances from Kirsten Dunst and Sam Elliott in supporting roles, and Adam Driver's unexpectedly sympathetic «bad guy».

Some weak scripting and awkwardly - forced exposition only further detracts from the naturalistic tone a modernist film like Stay — heavy on personal relationships, light on plot — requires to work.

Our immediate and soul focus on academic learning can often detract from more creative and explorative learning experiences.

Added to this, resources spent on «communication» could potentially detract from efforts to make the crypto - industry more robust and secure as a whole, as was admitted by executives in the case of an exchange Coincheck, which suffered a USD 400 million hack last month.

This definitely detracts from overall experience, with some online users reporting full game crashes at these junctures.

I have gaps in my Metal Gear history, and they didn't necessarily detract from my enjoyment here.

The main problem is its just too long, scenes dither and meander which ultimately detracts from any possible cinematic weight or substance.

I ended up leaving the setting off most of the time, because it either added very little or actively detracted from what I was listening to: for instance, muddling sounds together and creating a jumble of noises or hollowing out the center channel.

While this does slightly detract from the look of the piece, the crib is intentionally designed that way.

This is the kind of genuine process that makes Social Emotional Learning a priority for students and teachers alike in a school, and I would suggest that incorporating formal grades, as I explained in my previous post, would only detract from students and teachers valuing the SEL learning process.

Furthermore, much of the motivation is personal, which detracts from rather than adding to the drama.

«There are still 6 months left of life,» says Finer, who sees any plan B discussions at this time detracting from ongoing efforts.

So while I bid my fellow writers a fond adieu, don't let my personal story detract from the critical importance of what Corina and Carla discuss in their invaluable article on editing.

«Close connections with others are likely to promote but can also sometimes detract from good health by shaping daily behavior that directly affects physical health,» said Lynn M. Martire, PhD, of The Pennsylvania State University.

«In fact, we actually think it has a risk for detracting from that — «Flashy office means we've made it, so now let's just all chill out for a bit.

I don't know why parents feel it is their right to impose personal celebrations at school which detract from learning time.

-- Lack of original soundtrack and licensed brands detract from overall experience, though custom soundtrack support is a relief.

Housing added 0.7 percentage points to real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2014, however the construction component (residential fixed investment) detracted from growth over the past two quarters owing to the poor weather conditions seen across the country over the period.

I usually don't care about such things but the stuttering visuals here severely detract from the gameplay.

«When formerly I heard people detracting from the learning of Confucius, or underrating the heroism of Po I, I did not believe.

You want your URL to emphasize your brand, which the extraneous characters detracts from.

But those quibbles hardly detract from the stunning accomplishment of Bayona, directing his second feature.

Alternatively, depression may indirectly affect metabolic control by detracting from self - care behavior.

This paper is an attempt to explain how we can intelligibly affirm the unique presence of God in Jesus in such a way as to avoid detracting from his humanity and yet explain his strange authority.