Sentence examples for an effective stand from inspiring English sources

The turnabout doomed any chance that Rommel may have had of making an effective stand, as a resumption of the defense of el-Alamein was an exercise in futility.

"If Allah Almighty, in his great wisdom and for reasons beyond our comprehension, decides to put you again to the test of fighting on a large scale, then the Almighty, the nation and history will expect you to deliver an effective stand," Mr. Hussein said, according to an official translation of his Arabic text.

Although Fort Griswold's infrastructure was complete, it lacked sufficient gunpowder, cannonballs, food, and troops to conduct an effective stand against the British.

The results of this study support the notion that TTFields may be used, both as an effective stand alone anti-proliferation agent for MDR cells, as well as an effective adjuvant that enhances chemotherapy efficacy.

Opioid detoxification is not an effective stand-alone treatment for heroin dependence but is nevertheless an essential step in the path to recovery.

Portman is solid on the hustings and has also served as an effective stand-in for Romney.

Using a robotic micromanipulation system to position single cells on a substrate is demonstrated as an effective stand-alone or bolstering technology for single-cell studies, eliminating some of the drawbacks associated with standard single-cell handling and manipulation techniques.

Recent studies indicate that compulsory rural service cannot be an effective stand-alone measure to attract and retain service providers in a health system [ 11].

Balloon laryngoplasty was proved as an effective, stand-alone procedure for the management of SGS in 70% of patients, obviating the need for tracheotomy or cricoid split [ 4].

Stanley B. Greenberg, who was the pollster for Mr. Clinton in his first presidential campaign and who is unaligned with any current campaign, said he thought this was a politically effective stand.

For these volunteers, this was a struggle that went beyond national boundaries, a view lucidly expressed by another volunteer, the sculptor from London, Jason Gurney: The Spanish Civil War seemed to provide the chance for a single individual to take a positive and effective stand on an issue which appeared to be absolutely clear.