Sentence examples for lack of pointed from inspiring English sources
The discussion of the stop-and-frisk program — and the lack of pointed criticism from either leading Republican — offered a stark contrast with the Democratic candidates, and suggested the general election could offer voters two sharply different views about the future of city policing.
Maybe that's for the commission to figure out, but as some agencies have demonstrated, a lack of pointed oversight will equate to the same old racialized politics that leave Black folks on the outside of opportunity.
Use of semi-circular and horizontal arches, and lack of pointed arches, represented a departure from normal Fatimid architecture, probably taken from Syrian examples, and were never widely used during the Fatimid period.
Despite its lack of a pointed political agenda -- or perhaps precisely because of it -- "Obvious Child" is a game-changer.
Understandably, therefore, well-intentioned attempts at screening and/or prevention of HIV are rendered ineffective due to a lack of pin-pointed focus.
She spoke with a pointed lack of petulance, but her grace was forced.
The journalist, Jan Rogers Kniffen noted a pointed lack of it on the US high street.
His appeal lay in his pointed lack of adornment, be it of his intellect, wardrobe or anything else.
For all his pointed lack of expectation, however, Pratchett knows where real recognition lies: in "queues going down the length of the street.
"Evolution II," which comes out on Tuesday, expands the concept to include a rhythm section and guitar, but Mr. Lewis retains firm control; there's a pointed lack of interaction in the group, which isn't the drawback you might expect.
Like everyone else on my block and in the greater, observant Jewish world, I'm not averse to seeking out ways to alleviate the effects of the fast (before the fast begins, have a teaspoon of honey; drink Pedialyte with juice...) However, I've noticed that there's a pointed lack of discussion between people on what is supposed to be at the center of the day - our relationship with God.
