Sentence examples for counter notions from inspiring English sources

They counter notions about lack of money and time to deal with seemingly esoteric issues by emphasizing how attention to the environment can reduce energy costs and lead to healthier eating habits in neighborhoods with no grocery stores.

At the time, Mr. Viscusi wondered about the absence of voices to counter those notions.

Harper's Iola Leroy; or, Shadows Uplifted (1892) attempted to counter specious notions of slavery popularized by white writers who idealized plantation life, while offering models of socially committed middle-class African Americans who exemplify the ideals of uplift that motivated much of Harper's writing.

"I hope that my books help to counter these notions and to reinforce the idea that American Muslims are as American as anyone else, that we are valuable contributors to society, and that we have made this country our home since its founding".

"We want to counter the notion that women are safe inside.

The institution wants to counter the notion that jazz is somehow intimidating, inaccessible.

The idea is to counter the notion that the French don't like work.

Republicans were quick to counter any notion that homesteading would somehow redistribute wealth.

To counter that notion, a committee was formed to make modifications that would help enhance compound's viability.

I think this is a really good idea and helps counter the notion that gap years are neo-colonialist.

To counter any notion of racial insensitivity on Mr. Ashcroft's part, Republicans have lined up some black supporters.