Sentence examples for statements rather than from inspiring English sources

"They just pay lip service and make statements rather than taking action.

"Use 'I' statements rather than 'you' statements which can sound aggressive," suggested Shah.

But for the tea-party movement, political choices often appear to be expressive acts and identity statements, rather than pragmatic efforts aimed at legislative achievements.

Even the reporting done by traditional media was driven mostly by government statements rather than journalists' own digging, the study found.

(At the time, I wrote about at least five unanswered questions occasioned by the military's statements; rather than being answered, they have become more urgent).

He added that a lot of the focus was on Hagel's past statements in regard to past statements, rather than ongoing conflict overseas and proposed budget cuts.

He said the company had repeatedly fallen back on vague statements rather than providing hard numbers that would let employees make informed judgments.

As it is, the exhibition is a small statement rather than a big one.

If so, why the public statement rather than a private message?

This was an interpretation of his statement, rather than a comparison he directly made.

This understands that peace on earth is a political statement, rather than generalised sentimental benevolence.