We should avoid, however, acts of apparent contrition that are, in fact, acts of detraction against our forebears in the faith. |
The proposals include no detraction from the archaeology as this has been, and will be carefully researched, preserved, and protected. |
Really the only minor detraction was the bizarre insistence at the gates that any bottled drinks had to have the caps taken off, and thrown away. |
These small detractions don't stop Raimi's film from being a superlative movie, a rare sequel that betters its predecessor, a rare blockbuster that has an emotional heart. |
Other detractions are the multiplicity of driveways that snarl traffic and the plethora of utility poles that hamper sidewalk navigation. |
Although the executive committee said that all these entries had good points, they felt that each had enough detractions to deny them the award. |