Sentence examples for detracting a from inspiring English sources

Avoidance and engagement seem equal combatants until a final siren seals the issue (perhaps detracting a bit from a convincing musical structure).

The validity of the EQ-5D-Y was supported in that in the Open Schools sample, the presence of problems in the different domains was the strongest predictor of VAS, with each domain detracting a similar amount from the VAS score.

The added length also detracts a bit from the regular Mini's excellent proportions.

The heated debate detracted a bit from two great seasons, since each camp devalued the contributions of the other player.

The overly salty Champagne sauce detracted a bit from the perfectly cooked fish, but the snowy firm flesh was delicate and delicious.

The economic problems and cloud of corruption did not detract a significant amount of support from the ANC, which managed to do well in the 2014 elections and virtually guaranteed Zuma a second term as president.

The only option, in fact, is XM Satellite Radio ($325 plus a monthly subscription of about $10), a nifty service but one whose deck-mounted antenna detracts a bit from the design.

"[Her nomination] detracts a bit from others on the list who spent a long time writing their album," says the journalist Hattie Collins, who wrote a story about the singer for Blues & Soul magazine.

Second, I always fear punitive damages will detract a company from the efforts to stop the leakage and start the clean up.

"When you have the host country going out early it will always detract a little bit from the support," continued Lancashire's Brindle.

In the same vein, it is argued that the active pursuit of output data may distract or detract a social enterprise from its impact objectives.