Sentence examples for invoking that from inspiring English sources

"What's better than crispy melty?" Mr. Sobocinski asked, invoking that phrase again, but also admitting that the recession-driven comfort food craze hasn't hurt.

He wraps up the report by invoking that guaranteed tear-jerker, "the children," even though practically none of the preceding 90 minutes has involved children.

Invoking that rule would, at the minimum, allow Selig to keep Rodriguez off the field for a month while he gathers information and holds his own hearing on the matter and then renders a decision.

Invoking that "rule of threes" again, I personally like something relatively neutral (tubers, mostly), something sweet (such as butternut squash or sweetcorn puree, honey roast pumpkin or parsnips), and something green (whether basic sauteed savoy cabbage or leeks, or something more fashionable – see "season").

College presidents could shut down any movement they choose by invoking that right.

Even though he was in school himself, he referred to the protests across the harbor being largely an expression of "student" ideals, invoking that category as one that applied primarily to those attending more elite institutions than the one he went to, which he described as a "tertiary" institution.

Are squeegee guys invoked that way often?

Papelbon invoked that deal while discussing Wagner.

Mr. Obama noted that Mr. Zimmerman did not invoke that defense.

In the meantime, let me invoke that old coda to a classic soap cliffhanger: stay tuned.

But Mr Kerrey could invoke that defence too (though he doesn't).