Sentence examples for impression of action from inspiring English sources

They create a false impression of action, insulating governments from public pressure.

They are helping to set up, in effect, a global system of carbon laundering... that will give the impression of action, but no substance.

Our club surely does not need big new plans merely to create an impression of action, heedless of the members' wishes or concerns unlike some other clubs we can think of.

James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, a conservative-values forum, and the most influential figure on the religious right, has lent his support.For his part Mr Hastert has given the impression of action (which is all he can do, since Mr Foley has resigned).

Our politicians did what they do when they want to give the impression of action and progress.

I understand that frustration is rising over diplomatic stagnation, and I know that advocates for peace are attracted to tactics like BDS that create the impression of action.

Perhaps the blacklists gave the impression of vigorous action against terrorist financing.

Well chosen, it seemed, to create an impression of resolute action while doing minimal damage.

Walt drew print advertisements, then animated advertisements on film — or, at least, cutouts that could be moved and photographed, to give the impression of continuous action.

Responding to that horror, it approved an antiterrorism law that gave the impression of fast action but had virtually no connection to what happened in Oklahoma City.

My impression of Alex in action was that he was one lucky bird.