Sentence examples for initiative left from inspiring English sources

But the spectacular failure of the Clinton universal care initiative left politicians unwilling to propose another comprehensive plan.

As with those who supported the repeal of the driver's license law in California, the Bush initiative left many Americans wondering why elected officials would change the rules for people who live in this country only by breaking them.

For several hours, however, their unwillingness to take the initiative left spectators lamenting the absence of the injured Andy Schleck and the suspended Alberto Contador, who fought a classic hand-to-hand battle over the slopes of the Tourmalet on a murky afternoon two years ago.

Even Mr. Obama's decision to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night to jumpstart his health initiative left some aides wary, given the inevitable parallels with Mr. Clinton's September address 16 years ago to introduce his ill-fated plan.

The initiative left the public with no way to tell if its money has been well spent, and no accountability if it hasn't.

The size of the marketing initiative left one newspaper reviewer wondering, "are [the Quests] back because they're too cool to die, or because they're too well known to be squandered as a licensing product?" Turner worried that the promotion might over-hype the brand, and timed commercial roll-outs over the life of the show.

"Lack of action on this key initiative leaves Medicare beneficiaries exposed to the possibility of identity theft," the G.A.O. said.

The president's initiative leaves some important questions unanswered: What is the definition of a serious medical error?

But it was Contador who took the initiative, leaving all his rivals behind in a blistering attack 5km from the line.

THE mass media, including interactive social-networking tools, make you passive, can sap your initiative, leave you content to watch the spectacle of life from your couch or smartphone.

The break came at Salt's initiative, leaving her partner bitter and bereft, and the hurt feelings that linger form the pulp and skin of "The Salt-n-Pepa Show" (which has returned to television on Mondays after a brief hiatus).