Sentence examples for action directed at from inspiring English sources

The boo-ometer, always an instant dampener of spirits, was in action, directed at the production team when they took their bow.

It is an action directed at the true mechanisms and personalities that have dominated the discussions concerning teaching and learning -- corporate reformers.

However, any action directed at opposing teams or their spectators with the intent to taunt, disrespect, distract or entice an unsporting behavior in a response is not acceptable sportsmanship.

Instead, areas in the ventral stream mediate the visual perception of objects whereas areas in the dorsal stream mediate the visual control of action directed at those same objects.

Advocacy is an action directed at changing the policies, positions or programs of any type of institution.

Any preventive action directed at populations, susceptible groups, or individuals needs to be critically evaluated before general implementation.

Suspended Boston Red Sox 1B David Ortiz and fined him an undisclosed amount for inappropriate actions directed at umpires during a July 16 game.

Government surveillance and police actions directed at Uighurs have risen sharply since then, and the area has experienced sporadic outbreaks of violence.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL -- Suspended Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen for two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his comments and actions directed at umpire Hunter Wendelstedt during a game on Aug. 9. DETROIT TIGERS -- Agreed to terms with RHP Eric Beattie.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL--Suspended Houston manager Phil Garner for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for inappropriate actions directed at umpire Brian Knight during a game on Aug. 7.

Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright quickly dismissed the call for sanctions, yet officials throughout Washington expressed frustration with Greece's continued failure to solve terrorism cases, particularly actions directed at Americans.