It has been achieved, for instance, by the diplomats inside the Quai d'Orsay, who create foreign policy of enormous subtlety and refinement which has absolutely no effect on anyone outside the building.
Although policies are intrinsically related to services and the problems of policy refinement and service composition are similar, proposals to address both problems together are not common.
"The Court's affirmance of the University's admissions policy today does not necessarily mean the University may rely on that same policy without refinement," Kennedy wrote in a 20-page decision.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 enshrines the policy of "three Rs'": replacement, refinement and reduction.
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Stemmed glassware is a sign of refinement.
Digested read, digested: In need of refinement.
What Khan was describing was a process of refinement.
"A paragon of refinement," that's how everyone knew him.
Roxy Music's sound also confronts class, challenging notions of refinement.
Her stylish references separate her from conventions of refinement, yet curiously her refinement is reinforced by her accessories.
