Sentence examples for understanding rather than from inspiring English sources

It is governed by mutual understanding rather than by constitutions or treaties.

But Deir Mar Mousa's rituals emphasize mutual understanding rather than Christian preservation.

Javid will insist that art and culture should be used to build understanding rather than create division.

All that "empty" talk about wanting it more makes them nod with understanding rather than sneer at the sentimentality.

But the course also delves into classical Newtownian physics, with a goal of "conceptual understanding" rather than mastery.

His first book, "A Study About the Clerics," argued in favor of an Islam that was open to individual understanding rather than clerical interpretation.

Austerity meant we quickly forgot the happiness index, but we must still comprehend that a decent standard of living comes from understanding rather than undermining mutual dependencies.

Moyles was also deliberately playing stupid, suggesting that I was somehow claiming special powers of understanding rather than simply analysing what I'd heard broadcast.

But had the exhibition looked at its subject more closely, it might have broadened environmental understanding rather than simply followed current doctrines.

As a writer, Cervantes treats his struggling characters with kindness and understanding rather than mockery, because they have been animated by his own sometimes traumatic life experiences.

In an ideal world, the multi-faceted identities of famous literary figures would be used to promote intercultural understanding, rather than fuel rival nationalisms.