Sentence examples for moves were calculated from inspiring English sources

Both moves were calculated shows of defiance, meant to create a public buzz and rattle Mr. Bo's tormentors, said that person, who refused to be named because he lacked authority to speak publicly about the incidents.

The moves were calculated to deliver Republicans a majority of votes in the House and Senate as lawmakers proceed on an ambitious plan to produce a final tax bill this week and pass it by early next, sending it to President Trump for his signature by Christmas.

Distance travelled and number of moves were calculated using the TruScan software.

Mr. Hurtado, whose slight frame and owlish appearance make him look younger than his 46 years, lives in the mountain capital of Quito where political moves are calculated in lawyerly whispers and points are scored through ironic asides.

U.S. officials said they believe Iran's move was calculated to get something in return.

The move was calculated to renew his mandate before a worsening economy began to eat into his electoral majority.

Asked if the move was calculated to avoid the London congestion charge, Mr Tuttle laughed and said: "Absolutely not".

The move was calculated to maximise the contrast between the chancellor's avowed prudence and the supposed profligacies of the past.

He added: "This uncalled-for move is calculated to muzzle the media, in this case ourselves, to scare us away from writing about such major issues of overwhelming public interest, especially security sector reform, ahead of general elections.

All of that is bullshit, because every move is calculated.

The move was calculated to take advantage of an industry trend giving media buyers the digital rights to commercials that were shot for TV, he says.