Sentence examples for benign terms from inspiring English sources

In my most benign terms, it's unrealistic to have that expectation".

The Republicans have sought to couch their maneuvering in more benign terms, as a form of justifiable partisan warfare.

As the proposed Orthodox campus started its twisty journey through Beachwood's layers of government, Si couched his public criticism in benign terms.

At times when the Constitution is not a subject of controversy, or the two parties view each other in benign terms, judicial appointments may work as the framers hoped.

Ricardo van Rhijn, who just signed a pro contract and is captain of the Dutch under-19 national team, described the annual leave-taking in somewhat more benign terms.

Mr. Rattner and Mr. Cuomo chose to settle the case on what some lawyers described as benign terms given the penalty of a $26 million fine and a lifetime ban from the securities industry that Mr. Cuomo originally sought.

It is a rather benign term.

Never forget that the benign term "harvesting" for the collection of human embryonic stem cells masks an invasive, painful and potentially hazardous procedure for the woman donor.

The benign term "security guard" does not convey the true role of these armed men, many of them former military commandos lured into retirement by bigger paychecks.

However, in the last 10 years, the "benign" term has been questioned.

Similarly, direct translation of the benign term 'adventure' from English into Spanish changed connotation to sexual escapades [ 12].