Sentence examples for acknowledging the gravity from inspiring English sources

While acknowledging the gravity of the forthcoming cuts, Mr. Jones denied that they would damage either the collection or the museum itself.

On November 10th some countries, such as Britain and Sweden, would like to use language acknowledging the gravity of the moment: perhaps a statement that the EU's relations with Russia were marked durably by the conflict with Georgia.

A No 10 spokesman said: "While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the prime minister told Mr Robinson that the UK government did not believe it would be right to introduce emergency legislation now to suspend the assembly".

Dershowitz denies abusing the child trafficking victim; yet instead of acknowledging the gravity of the crime and showing compassion--even while denying involvement--Dershowitz's response has been shockingly vicious and sexist.

But he acknowledged the gravity of the most recent developments, saying that the situation "is becoming more alarming".

He showed me how to lead well under pressure -- acknowledge the gravity of the challenge but be relaxed.

They would just say, 'Why are you bothering us?' " Still, as Irish bond yields approached 9 percent, the finance minister, Brian Lenihan, acknowledged the gravity of the matter.

The meeting, with six British, Irish and German Catholics, was designed to acknowledge the gravity of the Church's guilt and complicity.

Money feels, at least initially, like vindication: a jury or a government would not award millions of dollars if it didn't acknowledge the gravity of the wrong.

Kate Allen, director of Amnesty International UK, said: "While the Pope has acknowledged the gravity of the abuse, more needs to be done to offer redress to the victims and prevent these abuses from reoccurring".

And, in a conflict where hearts and minds count for so much and where America's reputation has been so badly wounded, the president was unwilling to acknowledge the gravity of the abuses at Abu Ghraib.