Sentence examples for their appropriation from inspiring English sources

But the workers said they saw their appropriation of the premises more as an entitlement.

Their appropriation of the word "housewife" may be somewhat ironic, but it's not at all apologetic.

Yet it's their appropriation of an old idea that could bring them to wider prominence.

This is the moment, though, when the story of Lead Belly's songs and their appropriation becomes truly tangled.

He recognized that the Soviets, despite their appropriation of most of Estonia's wealth, had bequeathed a decent educational legacy, especially in mathematics.

British mods, with their appropriation of RAF insignia, Gaggia espresso machines and Vespas, struck a blow against entrenched class and conformity.

"Look at their appropriations bills.

Five social service agency directors came to offer thanks for their appropriations, but that was it.

Both agencies rely on Congress for their appropriations, and neither can carry out its new duties without more money.

And Democrats have provided targets, by waiting until two months into the new fiscal year to finish their appropriations work.

On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have been trying to wrap up their appropriations work by rolling 11 spending bills into one.