Sentence examples for lack invention from inspiring English sources

But they don't lack invention.

Morris had the clear idea of documentary as creation, of first-person invention as inseparable from the reconstruction of the past, but, in "The Thin Blue Line," he creates not too much but too little; his fabrications lack invention.

The game rests on a fun plot and sharp dialogue in a beautifully recreated Hill Valley, with terrific voice acting featuring many from the original cast (Michael J Fox excluded), yet ultimately, it's sadly let down by lightweight in-game puzzles that lack invention and complexity.

Here, the US lacked invention and incision and Canada were never panicked or besieged.

Not necessarily because he lost his job, but because Roma lacked invention, skill and unpredictability.

On the field, the Chinese team leaked goals in defense and lacked invention and creation in attack, with all four goals coming as the result of set plays.

Joyce didn't use actual people and places because he was settling scores, or because he was writing disguised autobiography, or because he lacked invention.

Everton's response, lacking invention and penetration despite dominating possession in the second half, highlighted the need to reinvest Lescott's eventual fee.

Rodgers' team had 46 shots during the 120 minutes and yet lacked invention against a team 65 places below them in English league football.

On Saturday the point was proved as Houston and Kansas City served up the sort of game that is all that tired minds and bodies are usually capable of: Lacklustre, lacking invention, and goals.

Aberdeen had plenty of set-piece opportunities but lacked invention in open play at Pittodrie.