Sentence examples for and perceived as from inspiring English sources

Our long history of immigration acts dating back to the 1960s is a history of self-serving policy, dictated by economic pulls and perceived, as well as often manipulated, public opinion.

They may not use condoms with boyfriends, who are often older, married, and perceived as less risky than inheritors [ 22].

The title alone ("I want to get married") was provocative and perceived as political.

This was a pose, of course, and perceived as such by one and all.

But the enthusiasm was short-lived and perceived as phoney at the time.

"The police are despised and perceived as the oppressive wing of an autocratic regime," he said.

"Although these changes were publicly characterized, and perceived, as a promotion, Ms Ross received no increase in pay".

Civil wars, on the other hand, are presented and perceived as somehow more deserved and therefore receive less funding.

Journalistic sources would dry up if reporters were routinely summoned and perceived as adjuncts to war crimes investigators, he said.

The country of about 19 million people is one of the poorest in the 28-member European Union and perceived as one of the most corrupt.

Both RBS and Lloyds said today that directors who are dismissed will receive "a severance package which is reasonable and perceived as fair".