Sentence examples for contrary to ideals from inspiring English sources

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The statement of support for Muslims was not directed at any individual or group but at attitudes that are contrary to ideals widely shared in America about religious people from different traditions respecting one another and living together in peace.

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"They in effect said we had walked away from our ideals, taking policy contrary to our ideals when we had enhanced interrogation techniques.

It's contrary to our ideals.

"So much of the world is going contrary to the ideals of Passover".

The travel prohibition to Cuba has been an infringement upon Americans' rights — contrary to our ideals and national best interests.

The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals.

Even when the paint was still wet, their religious subject matter was becoming increasingly out of step with the times and contrary to the ideals of a civic institution meant to serve a diverse community.

"We profoundly regret[s] that this forum has been used by Lars von Trier to express comments that are unacceptable, intolerable, and contrary to the ideals of humanity and generosity that preside over the very existence of the festival".

But it remains open, at a cost of $445 million last year — an expensive reminder that the United States, contrary to the ideals of its judicial system, is willing to hold people captive, perhaps for life, without a trial.

"The festival's board of directors profoundly regrets that this forum has been used by Lars von Trier to express comments that are unacceptable, intolerable, and contrary to the ideals of humanity and generosity that preside over the very existence of the festival," the statement read.

The motivation for their commitment to patients may contain an egoistical orientation and runs contrary to former ideals of the nurse's self-sacrificing altruism.

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