Sentence examples for fixed on the idea from inspiring English sources

Exact(7)

"They are fixed on the idea of rolling our salaries back to $17.88 at top -- the passenger-service top rate from 1989-1999," the statement said.

"I had the privilege of being exposed to other religions from the very beginning, so I wasn't so fixed on the idea that Islam is the only way to live," Mr. Pervaiz said.

Ten years later, it is Robin's stubborn, bookish sister Harriet, only a baby at the time of his death, who becomes fixed on the idea of avenging his murder.

Then a small group of forward thinkers fixed on the idea of transforming the town into an Alpine-theme village along the lines of the Danish-themed Solvang, Calif., in Santa Barbara County, which was a setting for the 2004 film "Sideways".

Clinton, who has been searching for ways to attack Sanders without alienating his supporters, seems to have fixed on the idea that there is something dishonest, rather than aspirational, in Sanders's talk of initiating a "political revolution" to upend a corrupt system — his plans to change the tax system, introduce "Medicare for all," and make public colleges free.

At a time when the greatest threats to our privacy and the security of our data come from criminal hackers and foreign countries (often working together), we remain fixed on the idea that Big Brother, our own government, is the danger.

Show more...

Similar(53)

He described his mission: "How do I bring people ideas through a product?" In recent interviews, in preparation for the opening of his own clothing store, Babenzian has been fixed on one idea in particular: that the clothing you wear might not be crucial and, at worst, might distract from what really matters.

I fixed on the stars.

I quickly fixed on the Swedish meatballs.

Keep your eyes fixed on the spot.

But Clark's eye is fixed steadily on the idea he's pushing; the details are fascinating, but they are there because they help make his central argument.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: