Sentence examples for using the counterproductive measures from inspiring English sources

Mr. Nashiri has yet to be tried because he was subjected to waterboarding and other so-called enhanced interrogation techniques, rendering his statements legally problematic, even those given after interrogators stopped using the counterproductive measures.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the idea as "one of the most counterproductive measures imaginable".

He believes Gove's priority should be ditching the many counterproductive measures that Grayling put in place and investing in rehabilitation opportunities for prisoners.

Use the metal tape measure.

Over time, because of the anxiety that counterproductive measures can end up causing a lapse in mental health.

Managers regularly reported serious outbreaks of cutworms, and stem borers of paddy and maize, and they also were compelled to use extraordinary measures to control these outbreaks such as crushing potato leaves and using the extracted solanin as an insecticide of only moderate effectiveness, a measure that requires huge amounts of labour to an extent that is generally counterproductive.

However, focusing on only one of the factor is counterproductive implying that a business incubator needs to evaluate prospective incubatees using the factors together.

Using the Internet for information seeking is also however fraught with many dangers and could be counterproductive for youth when unguided.

At the same time, the government has wisely opposed such counterproductive measures as allowing pilots to bear arms.

Instead of making the right choices, Germany may be about to introduce counterproductive measures.

"There are a lot of counterproductive measures, not only [government] pressure but also the general unpredictability of how the situation will develop.