Sentence examples for between two imperatives from inspiring English sources

They are torn between two imperatives: demonstrating that club rules must apply to all members and trying to prevent "Grexit".

The choice confronting Mr. Obama encapsulates the tension between two imperatives of his nascent presidency, the need to meet the continuing threats of an age of terrorism and the demand for austerity in a period of economic hardship.

Chevron may raise the stakes by upping its bid, but, ultimately, "if the People's Republic of China wishes to acquire Unocal, it will," says David Hurd of Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong.Mr Fu is caught between two imperatives.

Since taking over what some people now describe as the worst job in Washington, Mr. Boehner has found himself caught between two imperatives: to lead his majority, bolstered by Tea Party newcomers, in its crusade to cut spending and the size of government, while serving as responsible partner in governing with a Democratic White House and Senate.

The tribunal's rulings appeared to have been calibrated to steer between two imperatives top F.I.A. officials had to weigh after the Singapore crash scandal broke last month: taking rapid disciplinary action to limit the damage to Formula One's claim to be the pinnacle of international motor sports, yet doing so in a way that stopped short of stripping the sport of another major car manufacturer.

The Serbian government's struggle to find the proper balance between these two imperatives stems from conflict between policymakers - such as Jeremic -- who see foreign policy as a zero-sum game, and those who believe in mutually beneficial relationships.

Three types of strategies develop in response to these opposing pressures: focussing strategy which is competency driven; switching strategy which is opportunity driven; and combining strategy which attempts to strike a balance between the two imperatives.

Interestingly, the last quote suggests that the regulator may also play a role in arbitrating between the two imperatives.

It's stuck between two competing imperatives and it's hard to see how it can chart a course between Scylla and Charybdis.

But their skepticism is one more reminder that Republican leaders find themselves torn between two competing imperatives ― to reduce federal spending and regulation on health care, while somehow helping people to get better, more affordable coverage.

"There are two imperatives.