Sentence examples for manoeuvring rather than from inspiring English sources

Exact(1)

Already, their engagement with the banking authorities is through lobbying and hiring, enabling behind the scenes manoeuvring rather than public debate.All of this, of course, might be palatable if what JPMorgan did wrong was evident and the $9.2 billion charge suggested the price of a crime, rather than a shakedown by entities that have the legal capacity to shut any financial institution down.

Similar(59)

Then I went back to the two-handed double-page-opened position – even describing it makes it seem like an obscure sort of manoeuvre, rather than a natural function – but I still couldn't settle down.

Analysts agree that the horse trading, and even last week's deal, is more about the parties being on political manoeuvres rather than finding a likely way out of the impasse.

Organisers are also proud of a safety record that has seen no recorded deaths, attributed to the fact most fights are won through floor manoeuvres rather than strikes to the head.

Instead, Sheikh Salman, a member of Bahrain's ruling family, has spent his first year in office seeking to expand his power base at the expense of soccer governance's few reformers, among whom first and foremost Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, whom Sheikh Salman in an undemocratic manoeuvre rather than a free and fair election, is seeking to replace as FIFA vice president.

Therefore, CCP always requires continuous neuromuscular activity and, in turn, is merely an active oral manoeuvre rather than an oral resting posture.

Yet the day's most skilful manoeuvres were diplomatic rather than nautical.

The Chinese claims extend well into the continental shelves of Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, Taiwan and Indonesia, which has ticked off each of those countries; but they've been unable to act collectively on the issue, and China has been effective at manoeuvring them into dealing bilaterally rather than as a group.

Mrs May's manoeuvring is about stifling – rather than giving – voice to antagonisms in her party.

Police unions and Mr Pantaleo's lawyer, Stuart London, have said he used an accepted takedown manoeuvre on Mr Garner, rather than a chokehold, which is banned under New York City police regulations.

McEwan's own talent here must now remain subterranean, a matter of the discreet manoeuvring of characters and events rather than consciously fine writing.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: