Her makeup detracted from her natural beauty. From LearnThat.org.
Bringing in other causes will also detract from the overall goal. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » EXCLUSIVE: Majority Leader Boehner’s Confidential Strategy Memo For Thursday’s Iraq Debate] Reference
His bad manners detract from his good character. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Does this point of view add or detract from the story?. From Wordnik.com. [Sister of My Heart by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Questions] Reference
Predictable plotlines detract from the enjoyment as well. From Wordnik.com. [Bloodroot: Summary and book reviews of Bloodroot by Amy Greene.] Reference
That being said, it doesn't detract from the book that much. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Spellwright by Blake Charlton] Reference
However it's never too much to detract from the entire story. From Wordnik.com. [Filmstalker Review: The Devil and Daniel Johnston] Reference
Self-knowledge of this order does not detract from the courage!. From Wordnik.com. [The Nobel Peace Prize 2000 - Presentation Speech] Reference
But that does little to detract from the overall positive impact. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Brenner: HuffPost Review: Obama's Wars] Reference
Thousands of parked cars only detract from the beauty of this park. From Wordnik.com. [When is the Right Time to Retire?] Reference
Sometimes (perhaps too often) they can even detract from the mission. From Wordnik.com. [performance anxiety] Reference
This tragedy should not detract from the artfulness of "The social Network.". From Wordnik.com. ["The Social Network" Traces the Creation - on a Whim - of Facebook] Reference
But these anomalies only detract from the reading experience in a small way. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle] Reference
Is it shiny or have other qualities that would detract from a busier design?. From Wordnik.com. [2007 May 23 « Compulsive Knitter] Reference
While the animation looks dated, that doesn't detract from the storyline at all. From Wordnik.com. [Weekly Anime Roundup] Reference
The action sequences have a great pace and do not detract from the underlying story. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Starship: Mutiny by Mike Resnick] Reference
This did not detract from the book's essential story but did make it more than light reading. From Wordnik.com. [The Likeness: Summary and book reviews of The Likeness by Tana French.] Reference
These, and other, simplifications weaken impact but don't detract from the power of the story. From Wordnik.com. [Northern Lights diminished] Reference
That doesn't detract from the story but does serve to weaken my ability to suspend my disbelief. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Island in the Sea of Time] Reference
But, it may be argued, such minor matters do not detract from the overall picture Orwell painted. From Wordnik.com. [Revisiting Orwell's Wigan Pier] Reference
This does not detract from the validity of this study, which has not been disputed to my knowledge. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Attacking Global Warming Science: Where There’s George Will, There’s a Way] Reference
That does not detract from the fact that he is a splendid president-elect and a decent human being. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Noncommittal on Caroline Kennedy, and Smoking - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Without that, we're bound to see some major plot holes open up and that would detract from the story. From Wordnik.com. [The Sarah Connor Chronicles: More is revealed] Reference
However, that doesn't detract from the story being told in the movie, it would only add another level. From Wordnik.com. [Anime Roundup] Reference
This doesn't detract from the enjoyment, but if the book was any longer it would get very frustrating. From Wordnik.com. [Death's Head by David Gunn] Reference
But that should not detract from the core message that the conduct of our judges is exceptionally good. From Wordnik.com. [The Role of Judges] Reference
It's never too much though and is used for dramatic effect, and at no point does it detract from the story. From Wordnik.com. [Filmstalker Review: United 93] Reference
Siegel's over-the-top tone and the flatness of his characters detract from the improbable yet intriguing plot. From Wordnik.com. [Derailed: Summary and book reviews of Derailed by James Siegel.] Reference
Fundamentally, however, it did not detract from the accuracy of the other information contained in her report. From Wordnik.com. [The Accuser] Reference
Whilst i agree he is a serious piece of crumpet, it does not detract from the fact he is perfect for the part. From Wordnik.com. [We Have a New Conan!] Reference
It has been argued that such visits by high officials detract from the value of permanent representatives abroad. From Wordnik.com. [Some Aspects of Modern Diplomacy] Reference
The fact that the bulk of the universe is uninhabitable does not detract from the truth that the earth is fertile. From Wordnik.com. [A Telic View of the Universe] Reference
As previously mentioned, I think seeing my hairy arm showing through would detract from the intended design effect. From Wordnik.com. [Aurora Watch Concept by Jihun Yeom » Yanko Design] Reference
I mean, very few things could detract from the Oompa Loompa nature of the outfits these girls were made to wear. From Wordnik.com. [Taking the boot off] Reference
While this does not detract from the rating, it is difficult for those who have not had that same exposure to keep up. From Wordnik.com. [A Hymn Before Battle by John Ringo] Reference
I also felt that these posts would detract from the overall message of Zen Habits, and so I took them out of the archives. From Wordnik.com. [Your Blog Archives: To Cull or Not to Cull? | Write to Done] Reference
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