Sentence examples for akin to someone from inspiring English sources

At the moment the Spanish economy is akin to someone trying to work with one hand tied behind their back.

For someone from Ranchi to lead the Indian team is akin to someone from Inverness being given the English reins.

Mr. Rhodes said any suggestion that Citigroup would be forced to trim its dividend was akin to "someone hitting you over the head with a hammer".

It would probably be unfair because I possess total recall and me being on Mastermind would be akin to someone card counting in a Las Vegan casino.

It's akin to someone who is a healthy eater for 11 months out of 12 and indulges during the holiday season.

For people watching the draft and following along on social media, the effect can be maddening, akin to someone rattling off spoilers as you watch your favorite television show.

"It represents dignity and courage," he said, noting that asking someone to remove a turban is akin to asking someone to remove their underwear.

It is akin to calling someone a "bully" just because they pushed someone, without knowing anything more about the situation.

Dating someone from your school is considered by many to be risky, akin to seeing someone from the office, so teenagers tend to look to nearby schools or towns, whether they're hoping to date or just to hook up.

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Otherwise, it's akin to asking someone to officiate a football game wearing a blindfold.