Sentence examples for Not splendid from inspiring English sources

Not splendid isolation exactly, no far-flung mountain huts or Buddhist retreats, rather something we might class as "minimal interaction": no small-talk by the pool, late-night karaoke or group safari outings, thank you very much.

Above all, Europe and the rest of the advanced economies are faced with so many problems that what is needed now is maximum cooperation, not splendid isolation.

"We realise that isolation is not splendid or viable as there is more to gain through solidarity; mutually beneficial partnerships". The president also said that elections were "nearer than you expect".

The first thirty minutes of the fire-side chat went well, not splendid, just okay because I was so nervous and intimidated, perhaps by his lack of facial feedback, that I stiffed up and reserved my usual playful nature.

Not just splendid play but wholesome, inconspicuous sportsmanship.

But, more crucially, so was the long -- and not so splendid -- isolation of English art.

Like many of her female colleagues, she worked not in splendid isolation but in tandem with others.

To the contrary, I would say that they are not only splendid pieces, they give the clue to the man.

Apparently they were disappointed that the new Temple was not as splendid as the former one, so Haggai reassured them: "My Spirit abides among you, fear not".

"I am not a splendid dancer but at least I know the rules that have to be observed by others, and it needs two to tango.

The destruction of life is viewed from observation posts and mulled over later in bivouacs that, more often than not, are splendid, confiscated palaces.