While many of Thompson's pieces are a stark portrayal of strength and beauty, it is also this fragmented and warped shape that adds not only an organic element, but creates detail in shadows symbolizing growth and possibility.
In making his case for more defense spending, Mr. Rumsfeld spoke in the stark, cold war terms of strength and weakness.
There are question marks about whether the wide gap in resources between Super League and Championship teams will perhaps make the promotion/relegation play-offs a little one-sided, while the sight of Sam Burgess playing union for Bath is a stark reminder about the relative strength of each code's finances.
At first, the trip went well, even its commonplace locomotion yielding pleasures that, with her strength and philosophical aplomb, Stark made seem easy: There is a cheerful quality in the neat brisk sound of trotting donkey feet on hard ground.
If we discuss the extent of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with military personnel, we present an image of personal weakness that is in stark contrast to the image of strength and courage that our military wants to project.
Strength labels are Normal, Stark, & Extra Stark.
The starkest example of this shift was the surprising strength of the Left Party in recent regional elections.
Ms. Case could afford to be cavalier because of the stark integrity of her songs — and, just as crucially, the flexible strength of her band.
I suggest a drink every time BHO speaks of "stark realities", recommends "bold action", or praises America's innate, unshakeable strengths.
Bearing in mind the recent spate of deaths due to young people overdosing on high-strength ecstasy, the effects on public health would be stark.
