Sentence examples for replace meaning from inspiring English sources

Yet, what our shortsighted system has done is replace meaning with metrics -- often not even very good ones.

Its C.E.O., a Kolomoisky ally, had just been replaced, meaning that Kolomoisky would lose his considerable influence over the company.

Members say more than a third of editorial staff have left without being replaced, meaning that key positions are now unfilled.

And, as chief inspector Kerry McLernon points out, senior men leaving the service are not being replaced, meaning that the opportunities for everyone are shrinking fast.

As well, the company removed degraded or leaking pipework between 1996 and 2007 and this had not been replaced, meaning there was not adequate water available to fight the fire in its early stages.

Even then, only part of it needs to be replaced, meaning that for a $10 charge the kit can be re-used.

His name remained on the start list, and he was not replaced, meaning entered the race with only eight riders instead of the customary nine.

On the other hand, many allow lead and erasers to be replaced, meaning that you can use one pencil for much longer.

This is a strong condition but goes along with the idea that vPvB can replace PBT, meaning that a substance which is not toxic is still of very high concern as soon as its persistence and bioaccumulation potential are very high.

Senate Republicans have refused to consider Obama's nomination of federal Judge Merrick Garland to replace Scalia, meaning the court may operate with eight justices until at least early 2017.

We've allowed the money story to replace the meaning story.