This is a far cry from the style of Indonesia's Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), which is conspicuous for failing to speak out against religious violence.
Until now, California was particularly conspicuous in failing to contribute money to the system, since the state represents such a large share of the nation's earthquake risk.
Another particularly clever and successful strategy of Roger's was the acquisition of small imprints that had valuable authors or backlists but were failing — conspicuous among them Horizon, Pellegrini & Cudahy, Hill & Wang, and Noonday, which had not only a paperback line but a handsome fish colophon, which Roger swiped, and about which Kachka makes too much of a fuss.
The impeachment, which is now generally regarded as an injustice to Hastings (who was ultimately acquitted), is the most conspicuous illustration of the failings to which Burke was liable throughout his public life, including his brief periods in office as paymaster general of the forces in 1782 and 1783.
Injured England striker Darren Bent was conspicuous by his absence, failing to the make the bench amid reports he is set to be fit for Euro 2012.
Europe's failings — and they have been conspicuous over the past decade — are simply not sufficient to explain what Britain has done to itself.
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At the end of 2013, the government reported that some 17,000 officials had been disciplined for failing to comply with the government's new rules against corruption and conspicuous spending.
He is quick to recount his failings as a father too often away from home, to offer an apology for his "obvious conspicuous-consumptive sins" and to honor the patience and support of his wife, Anne Hus Brower.
