Sentence examples for subtle advances from inspiring English sources

In the space of just a few months, Pyongyang conducted tests that showed it had boosted the range of its ballistic missiles and increased the yield of its nuclear weapons, as well as other more subtle advances that shocked outside observers.

She cites advances in testing lung capacity and computer studies of skaters' movements that led to subtle advances in technique.

Finn is pulled in so many directions, from his Neanderthal football teammates, who can't figure out why he joined the glee club, to Quinn, who convinced him he'd impregnated her though they'd never had actual sex, to the pushy singing diva Rachel and by the aforementioned not so subtle advances of Kurt.

Make subtle advances into his personal space, but make sure you read his signals.

Flirting is about having confidence with women and other men -- talking to them, making subtle advances (lightly touching a shoulder, winking, etc)., and putting them at ease.

In the best instances, a Rhodes can even enhance the subtle, advanced interplay of an acoustic jazz group.

Eagleman describes the case of a 40-year-old man who "developed an interest in child pornography" and began to make "subtle sexual advances toward his prepubescent stepdaughter".

This is where the traditional blunderbuss assault of marketing your message is replaced by a more subtle approach of seeking permission from a customer before advancing your wares.

Subtle hints advancing the mysterious plot are quietly strewn throughout the filmed sequences.

They are very subtle and advanced healing modalities that are not expensive, addictive or damaging.

And yet the version in the festival represents a subtle but significant advance over even the superb Blu-ray edition issued by Criterion this year.