Sentence examples for moves the goalposts from inspiring English sources

That moves the goalposts slightly.

Roger Cohen makes a balanced assessment of the deal on Iran brokered by Brazil and Turkey ("America moves the goalposts," Globalist, May 21).

Regarding Roger Cohen's "America moves the goalposts" (Globalist, May 21): As the first decade of the 21st century witnessed the rise of the BRIC states — Brazil, Russia, India, China — the second decade of the new millennium will see the ascent of new regional powers.

Regarding "America moves the goalposts" (Globalist, May 21): While I can understand the temptation of columnists to engage in hyperbole, I still find it remarkable that Roger Cohen, someone who writes regularly about the Israel-Palestine conflict, could describe the Iran-U.S. situation as "the most traumatized relationship on earth".

"When Strasbourg constantly moves the goalposts and prevents the deportation of dangerous men like Abu Qatada, we have to ask ourselves, to what end are we signatories to the convention?" she said.

In addition, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) blog post moves the goalposts to make the Bowles-Simpson plan's benefit cuts seem smaller.

Shell was heavily criticised by shareholders for "moving the goalposts" at a stormy annual meeting in The Hague today.

"He's moved the goalposts somewhat".

First the "badgers moved the goalposts".

"They haven't just moved the goalposts.

Mr Paterson was asked if he was moving the goalposts.