Sentence examples for facing intractable from inspiring English sources

The neo-liberal order is already facing intractable problems.

The British system of recruiting people into the diplomatic service closely follows the system of recruitment into the home civil service, recognising that both need many similar qualities: a balance between prudence and can-do; between leadership and scrupulous respect of the democratic process; above all, versatility in facing intractable problems.

Some extra simplifying assumptions are introduced here to avoid facing intractable problem.

Since the dawning of civilization, humankind has made remarkable progress in advancing public health and improving people's health, but in many ways, we are facing intractable and emerging health problems.

In Washington, of course, Mr. Obama faces intractable political opposition.

The president could not use holiday breaks or seasonal vacations as opportunities to appoint nominees who faced intractable opposition, they said.

Both Wilson and Macmillan faced intractable problems of economic decline compounded by additional individual afflictions in Macmillan's case, his prostate disease and in Wilson's, the left wing of the Labour Party.

Since the 1960's, educators and local officials have known that Roosevelt's school district faced intractable problems as whites moved out, leaving behind a poorer, primarily minority population.

For sure, there is a Don quality-like qualito to Price's unusual decision, but sometimes, as March has pointed out, it is precisely the imagination, commitment and playful joy of a Don Quixote that is needed when we face intractable problems like income and wealth inequality.

Nevertheless, we are facing this "intractable deadlock today".

The disputed election has cast a cloud over the country, which is facing an intractable guerrilla insurgency in the southern and eastern parts of the country.