Sentence examples for Greater grasp from inspiring English sources

But I also realized, pretty much as soon as I got there, how absurd and ridiculous it was to have fantasized that by simply being in a smaller space I might magically gain any kind of greater grasp on how actual on-the-grid utilities work.

An intelligence official who was granted anonymity to discuss classified information said the closing of the bin Laden unit reflected a greater grasp of the organization.

could mean that the average congressperson would have a greater grasp of basic concepts in math and science, including the law of evolution, as well as addition and subtraction.

Certainly, she seems to have a greater grasp of who or what the revenants are than most, but the issue of her own background remains something of a mystery.

"In some ways I have some respect for Mrs. Clinton," said Sarah J. Oliver, a sales manager who attended the Women for Lazio event in Syracuse, "but I don't think she can have a greater grasp of New York issues than Rick Lazio".

I have a greater grasp on Norman's life than I do Peg's by virtue of his many varied autobiographical efforts and his meticulous preservation of his journals, essays, work-related materials, and correspondence dating back into his year spent as an exchange student at The Stowe School in 1937-1938 (where he became acquainted with Christopher Robin, son of AA Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh).

When using the motor drive, the forceps produced a greater grasping force because of the larger rotation possible.

He also has a great grasp of what really matters in life.

George W. Bush, with no great grasp of world affairs, chose Dick Cheney to add experience.

And he could be your shrink and he's got a great grasp of it all.

I think she could tell from my eyes that I did not have a great grasp of "four".