Sentence examples for elusive lines from inspiring English sources

During the intimate scenes of courtship and socializing, Prokofiev's characters converse in ambiguous lyrical writing, elusive lines that seem guarded yet poignant.

His grandmother had a cassette recording of Alec Guinness reading Eliot; and though Mr. Adès was mystified by the poetry, he was hooked by the way this great actor spoke the elusive lines.

The particularity of Rokotov's painting refined hues, delicate lighting, the music of elusive lines and curves shows to a large extent the influence of the Italian painter Pietro Rotari, who introduced Rococo painting to St . Petersburg where he lived from 1756 to 1762.

Meanwhile, nearly everyone is wondering just how to spot the elusive line they're not supposed to cross.

Bottom they may remain, but they are now just four points adrift of that magical, elusive line that cuts off the bottom three.

Mr. Temko's claim that outrage at Dan Cathy had nothing to do with Mr. Cathy's religious belief is an attempt to draw that elusive line.

But the intent seems to be good, and if they can find the elusive line between voyeuristic and didactic, the show could become something of a milestone for a lot of people who have felt invisible for a long time.

Would Mrs. Clinton, one of the school's most distinguished alumnae, want to "add one more elusive line to her resume?" asked Robert C. Post, the dean of the Yale Law School.

Implementing meaningful reform at the CIA while public debate once again rages over what the role and authorities of the DNI should really be, presents Panetta with an unprecedented opportunity to cross the elusive line from brilliant conceptualizer to transformative hero.

And Ms. Norman, looking the glorious diva and sounding radiant, sang fragments of elusive melodic lines.

Playing through these passages on the piano (from the piano-vocal score), I found some of Mr. Tan's exotic harmonies and elusive vocal lines enticing.