Sentence examples for countenance taking from inspiring English sources

And Syriza, unless it is prepared to countenance taking Greece out of the eurozone, has few negotiating cards to play.

Responsible for the conduct of an increasingly ferocious war, he would not countenance taking life if no good would be served.

His principal enemy was the prime minister, because David Cameron has refused to countenance taking away any pensioner goodies for fear of losing the support of silver voters.

Mary's countenance takes its features from a plaster cast of Marisol's own face.

If it all sounds too grim to countenance, take heart, Amtrak riders, for help is on the way.

But the army chiefs and politicians in Islamabad would not countenance his taking office.

But for the idealists — some say ideologues — who came of age worshiping the Ronald Reagan doctrine of free markets, strong national defense and an optimistic "shining city upon a hill" tone, they cannot countenance Trump taking over what they still consider a conservative party.

LEHI, Utah — Mia Love stared straight ahead, her face etched into the sort of camera-ready countenance that takes many politicians years to master, as yet another Republican luminary extolled her virtues at a news conference.

Prior to Mr Dagan's remarks on US television, Mr Netanyahu had hinted he would not countenance a long delay before taking direct action against Iran's nuclear programme if all other options failed.

Gehry was taking no delight in the chaos; his countenance was glum, his complexion pale.

Jalili also made it clear that Iran would not countenance a deal that did not alleviate the sanctions that have been taking an increasingly devastating toll on the country's economy.