Sentence examples for parochial problem from inspiring English sources

"If we are held hostage to every parochial problem, then our efficiency is severely impaired," said one European diplomat, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the issue.

The imaginative #BringBackOurGirls campaign has galvanised a previously ambivalent international community to pay attention to a conflict that was formerly viewed as a parochial 'Nigerian problem'.

Liberal Democrat Mr Cable, who also represents a south-west London seat, Twickenham, said: "This is not a parochial little problem for south-west London.

In each case, the myopia of parochial worldviews stymies creative problem solving and jeopardizes the future.

But under questioning, Councillor Beesley neatly illustrated the problems of parochial attitudes when it comes to winning new tourist business.

The parochial school's blond-pigtailed problem child is a cross between little Rhoda in "The Bad Seed" and Regan in "The Exorcist". To the parish priest, Father O'Day, the cure is obvious.

Ms. Komanoff paid the oil bills at the Long Beach Catholic School and supported parochial schools when they had financial problems during the 70's and 80's.

Finland is the most vivid example of the way parochial domestic politics can become Continental problems, threatening the unity of the 17 euro zone members as they face their deepest crisis ever.

In the tradition of the Midwestern remake, Carrie escapes to the great city of severance, hoping Manhattan's frenzy will shake her loose from her problems and from the parochial pressures of keeping up appearances.

Almost immediately, parochial interests melted away and nagging problems got solved.

A second problem is the far too parochial nature of American politics.