Sentence examples for characterized a proposal from inspiring English sources

In 2004, Cardinal Trujillo characterized a proposal in Spain to allow gay marriage as a "sad step," and when it was enacted the next year he urged civil officials to refuse to perform such marriages, even at the cost of their jobs.

Integration with national plans is an important aspect of the potential for sustainability that characterizes a successful proposal, according to criteria laid down for the Technical Review Panel of the Global Fund.

In an interview, he characterized the proposal as "a Presidential priority," not just a State Department request.

Mr. Giuliani characterized the proposal as a gimmick and a capitulation to the union.

Second, Oliver characterized the proposal as a move by Comcast and other cable operators (a term he also applied to Verizon and AT&T, the country's two biggest phone companies) to create fast and slow lanes online.

Charles Wowkanech, president of the New Jersey State A.F.L.-C.I.O., characterized the proposal as a raid on the fund that would unfairly penalize workers and the unemployed for the state's mismanagement.

But supporters have characterized the proposal as a bonanza for tenants.

Killea characterized the proposal as a necessary step before state lawmakers would be willing to provide financial help to Orange County.

While the national board characterized its proposal as a way to prevent drunk driving deaths, restaurant industry groups pushed back, questioning the effectiveness of such a change.

Hindery characterized his proposal as "an extraordinary compromise".

The Journal characterized the proposal as an "opening bid," given the certainty of German opposition to it in its current form.