Sentence examples for withholding of action from inspiring English sources

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If his interpretation lacks depth, the clear, strong melodramatic line of the plot — the withholding of action to maximize tension was Shakespeare's narrative innovation — still keeps the audience on an emotional roller coaster.

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Prior to HSC, subjects withheld bronchodilators for their duration of action and antihistamines for 48 hours.

There has even been some discussion about withdrawing from membership of the various industry groups in protest at the lack of action, even if they can't withhold the compulsory levy.

There is very little in the way of action or story -- no sudden, galvanizing revelations, no secrets, no carefully withheld surprises -- but the effect of watching people grapple with emotional difficulty and trying to communicate with one another proves riveting.

While healing the rift would be a popular course of action among Palestinians, it could complicate peace efforts and cause some Western donor nations to consider withholding much-needed funds, fearing that they could be used by Hamas.

In their continuing loyalty to the mechanical ideal, Continental scientists rejected the idea of action at a distance for a generation, but even in their rejection they could not withhold their admiration for the technical expertise revealed by the work.

"Such a breach provides a tenant with a cause of action against the landlord or a defense in any legal action filed by the landlord" if the tenant withholds rent, he said.

The Securities and Exchange Commission brought similar charges, but is withholding further action until the Justice Department case is finished.

If a state Medicaid program is not in compliance with federal law and regulations, federal officials can take corrective action, including "the total or partial withholding" of federal Medicaid money.

If you are saying to the reader that you can enter the thoughts of any character and can comment on the action or events in your own voice, then any deliberate withholding of information counts as a black mark.

The Senate Democratic leader, Tom Daschle of South Dakota, said the withholding of the actuary's cost estimates was "one of the most reprehensible actions that I have seen since coming to Congress".

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