Sentence examples for a pattern of initiatives from inspiring English sources

Turkey's entry into the fray follows a pattern of initiatives in the region that do not always line up with American wishes.

Instead of proceeding with systemic reform of the subsidy system, Morsi's government has a pattern of announcing partial reform initiatives but with very little, or no, follow-through.

"The state has consistently shown a pattern of coming up with new initiatives, particularly when it comes to schools, then not funding them," said Mary Tomolonius, Canton's first selectwoman.

The army plans to "move from a pattern of solely reacting, to one of initiative," Gen. Sahul Mofaz, the chief of staff, said Sunday.

"I can't blame them for thinking, 'Where were you when we needed you?' " A review of recent federal initiatives reveals a pattern of the government's not fully delivering what was promised.

"This is an initiative for all Parisians, and it's part of a pattern of a larger translation.

A pattern of deception!

Display a pattern of leadership.

A pattern of abuse or a pattern of lies?

Is there a pattern of perdition here?

Critics see a pattern of obfuscation.