Sentence examples for acknowledged flatter from inspiring English sources

But a rule that states that a start and finish cannot be separated by more than 50 percent of the race (to discourage downhill courses and wind-aided runs) or have a decrease in elevation that exceeds 1 meter per kilometer hardly acknowledges Boston's history, hills or relatively consistent winning times (unlike acknowledged flatter, faster courses in Berlin, London or Rotterdam).

Kissinger acknowledged, "That is true, and it flatters them, but they don't deserve it".

In such cases, however, this sense of indetermination needs to be acknowledged explicitly and translated into prior distributions that are flatter than would be typical in research fields in which time periods are more interchangeable.

Flatter them by acknowledging that you understand that your boss' time is precious and that he or she has plenty of more important things to be attending to than moderating what you should be getting right as a manager.

For one thing, Ms. Woodman isn't sure that the ceiling height in the Guggenheim gallery designated for her daughter's photographs will flatter them, something she acknowledges is partly a mother's concern.

At the same time, the young French aristocrat acknowledges that he and his family are flattered by the attention.

Others have been more measured in their assessment, acknowledging the squad left by Sir Alex Ferguson was flattered in the extreme by a 20th championship, achieved by a massive 11 points.

He acknowledges that the attention and favorable poll numbers are flattering.

Millennial users are particularly flattered when the brands feature their work and acknowledge them.

Both of these techniques acknowledge a "proper" application of makeup, potentially equating what's flattering with what's conventionally attractive.

Others may be flattered if you look past the jersey and loud jokes to acknowledge the femininity inside her.