Sentence examples for and beginnings of a from inspiring English sources

In either case, the band (coetus) thus constituted still lacks unity and has only "the rudiments and beginnings of a state" (DJN VII.2.7; Pufendorf 1994a, p. 212), although it suffices to prevent an immediate return to the state of nature if the second pact is temporarily suspended, as during an interregnum (DJN VII.7.6 7, VIII.11.1).

The Reformation also had a major impact on art, with a loss of church patronage leading to a tradition of painted ceilings and walls and the beginnings of a tradition of portraiture and landscape painting.

Clinton wore a black shirt and black trousers and the beginnings of a ruddy sunburn.

That means investment in facilities and recruitment, improvements to screening and the beginnings of a major scheme of national standards in maternity and children's health.

He walked in that room, and claimed the both the space and the beginnings of a return to dignity, as his own.

Nearly four hours in line and we only had a nice hangover and the beginnings of a sunburn to show for it.

There exist conceptual overlaps, similar limitations, and the beginnings of a dialogue between development practitioners and researchers in these two fields.

Most of the recommendations were accepted; they signified for Ceylon the first manifestation of constitutional government, the first steps toward modernizing the traditional economic system, and the beginnings of a uniform system of justice, education, and civil administration.

After an awkward cabinet shuffle, several top members of the Parti Québécois resigned and the beginnings of a power dispute broke out between Premier Bernard Landry and his deputy.

Several top operatives resigned in protest, and the beginnings of a power dispute broke out between Premier Bernard Landry and Vice Premier Pauline Marois.

Ms. Rice said the United States and its allies still supported Mr. Annan's plan, which calls for immediate cessation of violence and the beginnings of a political dialogue between President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents.