Unfortunately, we live in a less-than-ideal world. From Wordnik.com. [Walden Bello: The World Needs an Isolationist America] Reference
Coffee places often have less-than-ideal ergonomics. From Wordnik.com. [Statement of Intent, 4/16/09] Reference
Lots of walking yesterday, in less-than-ideal boots. From Wordnik.com. [Tew's Day!] Reference
Aurelia was far too ill to be moved in less-than-ideal conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Winter Soldier]
The culprit was lack of exercise coupled with a less-than-ideal diet. From Wordnik.com. [The Best Revenge]
This matchup comes under less-than-ideal circumstances for both teams. From Wordnik.com. [Virginia Tech basketball faces first big nonconference test] Reference
But, in spite of the less-than-ideal living situation, we made the best of it. From Wordnik.com. [Rain, Rain, Go Away!] Reference
Harmon had a sore leg coming in, not to mention a less-than-ideal week of practice. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Even without human error, your site might be submitted to a less-than-ideal category. From Wordnik.com. [Linky Goodness August 13] Reference
Manning rules in the muck Brennan: Colts QB plays it smart in less-than-ideal conditions. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Unfortunately, the ethanol produced in the U.S. comes from a less-than-ideal source: corn. From Wordnik.com. [Energy Economics and Politics, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Yankees clubhouse, forcing the team to dress in less-than-ideal conditions after the game. From Wordnik.com. [World Series notebook] Reference
The high humidity in a bathroom makes it a less-than-ideal place to store medicines, anyway. From Wordnik.com. [Baby-proofing the bathroom] Reference
Mr. Ryan acknowledged that this was a less-than-ideal opponent to be facing at this juncture. From Wordnik.com. [Jets' Offense Is Stuck in Reverse] Reference
(The high humidity in a bathroom makes it a less-than-ideal place to store medicines, anyway.). From Wordnik.com. [Baby-proofing the bathroom] Reference
Many of these involve people with less-than-ideal credit who get so-called subprime mortgages. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 31, 2007] Reference
Knowing that he received less-than-ideal therapy, I continue to worry about his cancer returning. From Wordnik.com. [Lack of Evidence Hinders Cancer Treatment in Elderly] Reference
Choosing the best site among several less-than-ideal possibilities is often difficult and complex. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
These were the less-than-ideal conditions under which Fleetwood Mac began to record our next album. From Wordnik.com. [ɘloЯ] Reference
Coda claims the car will have a real-world range of 100 miles -- even in less-than-ideal situations. From Wordnik.com. [Coda - The electric car you've never heard of] Reference
A good time to buy certainly, but also a good time to get swept away in a less-than-ideal transaction. From Wordnik.com. [10 Summer Home Mistakes] Reference
The Republicans have an excellent point, even if their own record makes them less-than-ideal messengers. From Wordnik.com. [Minus 16 Days] Reference
One of the 2 parent kids has always seem to roll with her classmates' less-than-ideal home lives really well. From Wordnik.com. [Different Worlds...] Reference
Chad was one of the nicest kids Sam had ever met, and he'd met plenty, and under less-than-ideal circumstances. From Wordnik.com. [The End of the Pier]
Despite a less-than-ideal itinerary, Kansas City (4-2) scored a touchdown on the first series and never trailed. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference
One thing I now suspect is that there is far too much gasoline stashed in garages in less-than-ideal conditions. From Wordnik.com. [What Is the Most Fuel-Efficient Highway Speed?] Reference
They have a vested interest in developing effective treatments that need to work under less-than-ideal situations. From Wordnik.com. [Nick Turse: Eco-Explosives, a Bleeding BEAR, and the Armani-Clad Super Soldier] Reference
James Surowiecki writes, Unfortunately, the ethanol produced in the U.S. comes from a less-than-ideal source: corn. From Wordnik.com. [EconLog: December 2006 Archives] Reference
That leaves homeowners continuing to grapple with builders, insurance companies and less-than-ideal living conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Long anticipated Chinese drywall report short on answers] Reference
Women have always been perceived as less-than-ideal candidates for management and that bias has not changed over the years. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Sasha Galbraith: Who's The Boss? Why More Women Are Not in the Corner Office] Reference
Which makes sense to me, especially given the way gamer masculinity is already constructed as a less-than-ideal masculinity. From Wordnik.com. [integration: gaming the final frontier « Love | Peace | Ohana] Reference
In addition, contraception has cut down on unwanted pregnancies that formerly forced women to marry less-than-ideal partners. From Wordnik.com. [Informed Reader] Reference
But the business of good hair has its side of unruly customers and unpleasant outbursts, making for a less-than-ideal experience. From Wordnik.com. [The Nine Biggest Salon Sinners] Reference
The extended distances, lack of cover and concealment, and less-than-ideal movement conditions can complicate resupply operations. From Wordnik.com. [FM 71-1 Chapter 1 Introduction]
David then selects this less-than-ideal moment to seek out his long lost love, putting her almost immediately and in mortal danger. From Wordnik.com. [“Jumper” looks good from a distance » Scene-Stealers] Reference
Stewart faces a less-than-ideal timeframe for a potential Senate bid, given that he must seek reelection to his current post in 2011. From Wordnik.com. [Raised stakes, lowered expectations ahead of bipartisan summit] Reference
Speaking of being sneaky, the decent players on my summer volleyball team have suddenly been transformed into the less-than-ideal squad. From Wordnik.com. [chicagojo Diary Entry] Reference
Companies continue to spend conservatively in a struggling economy, making this a less-than-ideal time to be looking for new sponsorship. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Daytona pole can be a slippery slide] Reference
Ultimately, the test may offer a way to screen for cancer besides the mammograms, colonoscopies and other less-than-ideal methods used now. From Wordnik.com. [Blood test to spot cancer gets big boost from J&J] Reference
"I think she would find a way within the parameters of what is a less-than-ideal law to keep the pressure on employers," Ms. Meissner said. From Wordnik.com. [Arizona's Napolitano Favored] Reference
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