Sentence examples for pointed interest from inspiring English sources

Only someone from a mixed-faith background, perhaps, can combine such a pointed interest in the lure of religion with such a sturdy refusal to commit to either side, although if I were Catholic I might take a furtive satisfaction in the way that "The White Ribbon" puts the moral sternness of the northern church through the wringer.

"ALL OF THIS SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE FRANCE" 5. (C) After having half-heartedly danced around the topic for a bit, only mentioning "personal interests" in pointed fashion, the business representatives then plunged into describing what they see as the appallingly high state of corruption in the Kyrgyz economy.

That is not a huge number, but it is a pointed symbol of America's interest.

Mr. Murdoch said he had not read all of the books, sticking to a strategy of short answers to pointed questions about his business interests in elections.

That set-up isn't necessarily a bad premise for a story, but "Star-Crossed's" race metaphors are obvious and not particularly compelling, and the show doesn't appear to be very interested in telling pointed stories about oppression, marginalization and subjugation.

Point to its pointed teeth.

— more pointed, and way more interesting.

When asked about reasons for change in medical practice during the last ten years, 86% pointed to medical progress, 62% consumerism, 51% non-medical managers, 47% pointed to budget constraints and commercial interests, while 39% reported EBM.

Realizing that FORBES GLOBAL had some pointed follow-up questions about apparent conflicts-of-interest, he canceled an interview and photo shoot and consented only to give written replies to faxed questions.

Granted, it may be tough nowadays to find actual mainstream conservatives still interested in defending marriage discrimination in pointed, quotable terms.

Have interesting conversations by asking pointed questions.