Sentence examples for take a subtle from inspiring English sources

But he did take a subtle shot at the Knicks in general, accusing them of "showboating" during the victory.

Char No. 4, reviewed this week in Tables for Two, does not take a subtle approach to flavor.

Neither candidate would comment directly on the other, but in interviews, each managed to take a subtle swipe at his rival, a possible preview of the coming campaign.

By Lila Byock December 1, 2008 Char No. 4, reviewed this week in Tables for Two, does not take a subtle approach to flavor.

It is important to take a subtle approach to improving your performance, as simply shoving up your hand and shouting "Pick me!" whenever your boss needs someone to do something could earn you a reputation as the office swot.

None of the filmmakers — or the kids in its core demo — are likely considering the gender politics of the franchise, but the "Hotel Transylvania" films take a subtle, regressive approach to funny women.

Or take a subtler example, the insistence that any revenue increases should come from limiting deductions rather than from higher tax rates.

Although Joan Parker, the global communications director for DeBeers, said the jeweler did not pay Scarlett Johansson to wear the $600,000 DeBeers necklace she wore Sunday night, the company did take a subtler tack to win her favor.

If the freedom objection is to have any force, it must take a subtler form than that we have thus far considered.

Others take a subtler route, weaving in these themes just below the surface of their pieces.

But the years have taken a subtle toll.