Sentence examples for rather than demonstrated from inspiring English sources

But throughout, it seems as if Washington's importance is being asserted rather than demonstrated.

Even its stated premise, that the SDNY is the crown jewel of America's lower federal courts, is asserted rather than demonstrated: the author fails to compare its historical importance or quality of jurisprudence with those of any other district, and dedicates half a chapter to lampooning its least distinguished judges.

In spite of its apparent simplicity, this idea has been difficult to evaluate empirically, and coadaptation of host and parasite traits is usually assumed rather than demonstrated.

"Until now, people have just said it rather than demonstrated it," says Melinda Zeder, an archaeozoologist at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., who wasn't part of the work.

On Friday, Craig Sauvé, a city councilor who serves on a committee that handles animal control, announced that animal control bylaws that target specific dog breeds or physical characteristics — rather than demonstrated behavior — will be officially lifted at a Dec. 20 meeting.

This study looked only at intentions rather than demonstrated actions.

Other published reports say the poem called for citizens to take a stroll, the same language used when organizers of the Jasmine protests urged demonstrators simply to walk around protest locations rather than demonstrate, carry signs or perform other acts that would identify them as dissidents.

City Hall officials urged the unions to negotiate, rather than demonstrate.

DL: To share knowledge rather than demonstrate it.

It's skilfully assembled but it explains rather than demonstrates.

The civil service application is more about performing well in their specific tests, rather than demonstrating your relevant experience.