| 单词 | on the face of it |
| 例句 | She had gotten dressed up and now, at least on the face of it, appeared less glum than before. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z This is on the face of it implausible; and in any case we have a good portrait of Guidobaldo, attributed to Raphael, and this is not he. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He didn’t seem embarrassed so much as just reluctant to ask something that on the face of it seemed so singular and odd. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I know that I’m black and I identify as black, but I’m not a black person on the face of it, so would the black guys understand why I was walking over? Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z This is not, on the face of it, a particularly radical notion. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There were certainly strings somewhere, though—easy as it seemed on the face of it—I wasn’t sure that this was where those particular strings led. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The visit, which lasted until July, was, on the face of it, a triumph. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z That is why, on the face of it, it is rather odd that he ended up being the great scholar of rhetoric—and, for that matter, the great scholar of poetics too. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z “No,” he said, “on the face of it, no. But I don’t know what the note refers to. Perhaps you do. Or perhaps de Winter does?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z This seems rather enigmatic on the face of it, but actually I cannot think of a better metaphor for Julian’s personality. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Again, on the face of it, Hamilton's proposal looked seductively simple. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Often, on the face of it, the work is unprepossessing. Review | Zoe Leonard speaks straight to your soul 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z The Symphony — deliberately not labeled “Concerto” on account of its highly original form, is a curious piece, not on the face of it very Britten-ish. David Afkham’s SSO debut uncommonly impressive | Classical review 2013-03-22T16:52:26Z So on the face of it, a guest passing the wenge paneling into the wide open spaces of the dining and living areas steps into an abstract three-dimensional composition that frames the views beyond. Simply Sustainable 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z But on the face of it … probably not. Does the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV spot give away a huge spoiler? 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z This stately villa in north London is, on the face of it, a monument to British cultural glory. Kenwood House and what it says about British art 2010-11-23T14:57:00Z The BBC displays its editorial guidelines for natural history shows on a public website which, on the face of it, Discovery's Yukon Men seems to fall afoul of. Bloodthirsty wildlife documentaries lack reality and ethics 2013-05-17T14:32:28Z Yes, it seems preposterous on the face of it. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z "Just on the face of it, especially from a revenue standpoint, it doesn't appear that the increase in ticket prices is hurting the industry," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Hollywood.com's box office tracking unit. Movie ticket sales strong despite price hike 2010-04-06T18:55:00Z Previous episodes have involved animals which, on the face of it, are more complex than the snake. Screen burn 2010-06-11T23:05:00Z Pantyhose, on the face of it, don’t seem like promising sculptural materials. Artist Senga Nengudi uses pantyhose in surprising ways 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z “In meetings, Musk might ask his engineers to do something that, on the face of it, seemed absurd,” Berger writes. What Makes Elon Musk Different 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z You would think that, as a writer, I’d avoid using them in e-mails and text messages, because on the face of it it’s a second-rate writing style. Tell Me a Story with a Happy Ending, Part II 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z The notion of sitting at home making Rebecca Black's Friday last five times longer would seem, on the face of it, to be an act of self-flagellation. How to make Rebecca Black sound halfway listenable 2011-03-30T12:35:00Z Asked about the decision to axe the film council, Colin Firth said this after the ceremony: "I do think that on the face of it that it was a short-sighted decision." The King's Speech - UK Film Council deserves direct praise 2011-03-01T13:22:55Z This seems strange on the face of it. Growing Pains in Cuban Dance 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z His “Background Story: Shangfang Temple” seems on the face of it to be a traditional Chinese landscape, a translucent sky with brown hills and trees coloured in yellow and green. Fountainheads 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z But the influence is right there on the face of it, even though the wasteland that Snake Plissken navigates is a lot worse for wear than the alternate present in which the series is set. Smart Watch: The notorious “RBG” comes to CNN and more top TV picks for the week 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z It’s a subject on which – on the face of it – a great deal of progress has been made in the Brexit talks so far. Disgraceland: rock'n'roll's worst hellraisers – podcasts of the week 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Indeed, the idea of slaughtering, flaying, stewing and eating an innocent human child was, on the face of it, every bit as offensive to 18th-century readers as were Colbert’s recent references to Asian-Americans. How whites should talk about white privilege: (Hint, it’s not like Tal Fortgang) 2014-05-07T11:45:00Z I think we can give or take Dredd and the fascist pro-authority figure at least on the face of it he represents. Comic lawman Dredd's Scots roots 2012-08-14T05:37:40Z The enigma of its sudden stop doesn't seem, on the face of it, to be a particularly rewarding one. Cannes 2012: Like Someone in Love ? review 2012-05-21T11:08:22Z The principal towns of the Gascon heartland are for the most part unprepossessing: gritty market hubs that, on the face of it, hold little appeal for the tourist. Is Gascony the Most Delicious Corner of France? 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Things that, on the face of it, completely contradict each other. WATCH: Historian decodes Dunkirk, the Allied defeat that helped win World War II 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z As with a lot of things that seem wrong with the world and, on the face of it, easily fixed, the answer is mostly inertia. Review | Georg Baselitz is an overrated hack. Art collectors fell for him — but you don’t have to. 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z He says that even Silver, on the face of it something of a departure, is of a piece with what he has done before. Andrew Motion: a life in writing 2012-10-05T21:55:13Z They are on the face of it, well-meaning, if slightly embarrassing, in their desire to be seen as good progressives, boasting about voting for Obama, engaging in fist-bumps. The 50 top films of 2017 in the US: No 3 Get Out 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z So on the face of it, The Karate Kid offers reassurance. The Karate Kid betrays America's fear of China 2010-08-02T08:00:00Z All of these books — one about self-image, one about diet and one about habits — would seem, on the face of it, to be counterintuitive. Books Of Style: Three Books on Becoming a Better You — Books of Style 2013-01-04T19:17:52Z This machine-like – and on the face of it rather frightening – rate of productivity was in fact an accident: projects that had been shot years apart ended up getting released back-to-back. Jessica Chastain: ‘I’d love to do a superhero movie’ 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Even for owners of the newer Xbox 360, that means any old Xbox games you might still be enjoying are no longer playable online, which, on the face of it doesn't sound all that bad. Games picks of the week 2010-04-23T23:11:00Z This complicates a story that, on the face of it, is relatively straightforward for all its horror. Review: Fixing a Dispassionate Stare on Slavery in ‘Southern Promises’ 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Don’t you dream of savoring Seth Rogen’s utter confusion at taking part in something that, on the face of it, makes exactly zero sense? The weird high magic of “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z But his forthcoming projects seem, on the face of it, unlikely to offer the opportunity to achieve what he wants. Matthew McConaughey: ‘I’ve never done a film that’s lived up to what I imagined’ 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z But, on the face of it, how could it be anything else? Philip Glass opera shows Walt Disney's fantasy world in a new light 2013-01-06T00:08:29Z Threading such a tiny needle seems impossible on the face of it, but if anybody has had the miraculous experience of failing upward, it’s Pence. Loyal to God and Trump, Mike Pence Defends His Record 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z There were two things that on the face of it would be seen as very negative but actually helped in some ways. Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them. 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z A prejudice against disability in the medical profession looks, on the face of it, baffling, but Elton has an explanation. Panic, chronic anxiety and burnout: doctors at breaking point 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z It’s something that, on the face of it, seems like a huge challenge: it’s a board game for kids, and there’s no strategy involved. Even more evidence "Candy Land" movie will be like "LOTR" 2011-06-03T19:04:00Z Smith seems, on the face of it, to be a perfect guide through the tumultuous days of the early republic. Two new Native American histories -- one tragic, one a revelation 2015-12-24T05:00:00Z So, I think that is a bad combination on the face of it. “Angry, alienated, isolated, maybe a little delusional” — and with “access to efficient killing machinery” 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Gene would no doubt hate the tag and, on the face of it, it seems loony hanging on an Alaïa or a Prada. Barneys Remakes Itself for the New New York 2012-12-13T15:14:47Z His means of doing so, “Bob Hearts Abishola,” might raise a few eyebrows and questions, strictly on the face of it. With "Bob Hearts Abishola" and "Sunnyside," sitcoms are showcasing the immigrant's story 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Lewis and Ms. Batiashvili are, on the face of it, among the more perfectly matched of celebrity partnerships. Review: Paul Lewis and Lisa Batiashvili, Recital Partners at Alice Tully Hall 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z I tend to write romantically and idealistically, and I look for opportunities to do that, that on the face of it seem counterintuitive. ArtsBeat: Back to You: Aaron Sorkin Returns to Television With 'The Newsroom' 2012-06-06T13:24:54Z That choice was the height of wrong — and that’s just on the face of it. These wins made an otherwise dull 2019 Emmys watchable 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Second, and on the face of it, a ridiculous idea: cake. How to get the best meals out of your slow cooker 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z That this scientist somehow wound up rubbing elbows with the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway seems improbable on the face of it. Kip Thorne, the scientist who slipped through a wormhole 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Or rather, the timescales being canvassed were on the face of it more devious and odd in the works made a decade or so ago. Tacita Dean at the Common Guild - review 2011-01-01T00:05:49Z It was, on the face of it, just another of those subscription evenings. Music Review: New York Philharmonic Performs Carl Nielsen’s Works 2012-10-11T22:30:40Z Hitchens' mother was a much more colourful character, and on the face of it the dominant parental force; he was her favourite son, and he adored her. The boor's head 2010-05-21T23:03:00Z “You rush into print with something that on the face of it looks innocent,” Kelly argues, “but what if, as a result, some agent or cooperative in Vietnam gets executed?” Theater Review | 'Top Secret': A Vietnam War-Era Fight at New York Theater Workshop 2010-03-10T03:02:00Z By the end of his life, Capote was such a human wreck that the idea of some kind of posthumous literary time bomb is ridiculous on the face of it. ‘The Capote Tapes’ Review: New Narratives and Unanswered Prayers 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z So it was one of those things that on the face of it, maybe didn’t seem like an incredibly dangerous stunt. On ‘Promising Young Woman,’ consent, and a harrowing ending 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z “The concept, on the face of it, is ridiculous: a guy brings beer to his friends in the Vietnam War, that’s ludicrous,” said Farrelly, who signed on as director. For the Love of Beer and His Buddies 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z This "metaphor" is somewhat unanswerable, on the face of it. Can Scandinavian crime fiction teach us something about socialism? 2011-02-24T09:00:03Z This opera does not, on the face of it, have much to do with race. Can Opera Become an Agent of Change? 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z “What I think is cool about this new crop,” she said, “is that we’re acknowledging the influence of the contemporary moment right on the face of it.” This Is Not History’s Catherine the Great 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z And on the face of it, that's pretty much the only cute thing about it. TV highlights 23/05/2012 2012-05-22T18:59:01Z “Doubtless” is not exactly a bid by the 67-year-old Mr. Innaurato to ingratiate his way back into the inner circle, at least not on the face of it. Albert Innaurato Returns to the Stage With ‘Doubtless’ 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z After all, on the face of it, the Brooklyn Bridge is just . . . a bridge. I love the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk across it and you will, too. 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z It's an idea that may sound, on the face of it, feeble. Smack Family Robinson; Before the Party; A Doll's House – review 2013-04-06T23:05:36Z First, on the face of it, it’s an impressively thorough and genuinely useful manual for people staring up the sheer cliff of college tuition payments. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Keef is very generous to people who on the face of it don't deserve it much. Readers recommend their favourite books of 2010 2011-01-01T00:05:32Z “The opening number is a perfect example of that dichotomy, because on the face of it it’s a very exciting, happy song, but there’s a lot of melancholy in it as well,” he says. An Inside Look at 'La La Land's' Boldest Musical Number 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Vonnegut wrote the play in 1970, as the Vietnam War dragged and raged, and on the face of it, this seems an odd time to bring it back. Review: Toxic Masculinity, Vonnegut Style, in ‘Happy Birthday, Wanda June’ 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z “I’m not certain of that at this moment but on the face of it, that was the message.” Stranded on the Eiffel Tower, a couple decides to get engaged 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Jason Fagone: Riverbank was, on the face of it, a wealthy man's country retreat outside of Chicago. This Code Breaking Quaker Poet Hunted Nazis 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Seven tries, on the face of it, was a good return. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z However, on the face of it the report seemed to support the RBA's case for a "turning point" in the market which should help lessen inflationary pressures. Australia July jobs take a surprise fall as market loosens 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z In my review of the film, I wrote: “Civil wars over semicolons and heated debate over the word ‘looms’ would not, on the face of it, seem like the stuff of a gripping big-screen movie. What to stream this week: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ Quavo, ‘Reservation Dogs’ and ‘Mixtape’ 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z So let's unpick where this leaves us, because on the face of it is a rather messy picture. By-elections: Little comfort for Tories in bad night at the polls 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “That’s not a serious accusation. Of course it’s true, and it’s illegal, on the face of it. But it’s a stupid law. And it’s a law that actually can’t be enforced.” Mexico’s president breaks with tradition in quarrel with scrappy opposition upstart 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, there was a mixed market reaction to results from retail behemoth Amazon which on the face of it beat forecasts with revenue growth of 9% to $127 billion. Morning Bid: BOJ launches no-rush review, bonds rally 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z And the latest numbers published by the Foreign Office make it look, on the face of it, like it will be very difficult to get every Brit out in time before the fighting resumes. Chris Mason: Sudan evacuation remains a race against time 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The judge admonished Mr Trump's legal team for their client's behaviour and said the post was "a public statement that, on the face of it, seems entirely inappropriate". Donald Trump rape accuser E Jean Carroll takes the stand 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z He called Trump’s post “a public statement that, on the face of it, seems entirely inappropriate.” Judge raps Trump for ‘inappropriate’ post on rape suit trial 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Yet there’s a larger and more troubling story behind what, on the face of it, is a sensible business decision. Opinion | For movie lovers, there’s a darker side to Netflix ending DVD rentals 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z So the legislation may be, on the face of it, about stopping boats, it's also squarely aimed at galvanising political support at home. Small boats bill aimed at galvanising political support at home 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Still, the events in East Palestine would seem, on the face of it, to strengthen the progressive case for stronger regulation of industry and hurt the conservative case against regulation. Conspiracy theorizing goes off the rails 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z But I like that Todd Boehly, on the face of it, is backing him long term. Potter faces 'unmanageable situation', says Green 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z “Quite frankly, on the face of it, that’s absurd,” he said. Twitter Files fuel suspicions that the FBI tipped the scales for Biden in 2020 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z But on the face of it, Croatia’s victory against the five-time world champions could rank among a host of upsets already produced by a tournament that is refusing to stick to the script. Tenacity and penalties, keys to Croatia’s deep World Cup run 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z “Just on the face of it, it seems ludicrous because that’s an open event so why would any untoward surveillance exist in an open event when everyone can walk in?” Egypt's COP27 envoy dismisses warning of spying on delegates as 'ludicrous' 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z A potential Commanders sale brings excitement and anticipation on the face of it. Perspective | ‘For sale’ means hope for the Commanders, confusion for the Nationals 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the tip "on the face of it was credible". Moors Murders: Police boss defends Keith Bennett search 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Still, on the face of it, he said, “there is not a good reason” why these migrants remain detained. Migrant survivors of West Texas shooting detained by ICE 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z "We were looking forward to coming out... but this is probably worse than the pandemic on the face of it, but we have got to be there, we have got to keep going," she said. Cost of living: Children's hospice £600k energy bill shock 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “White” on the face of it meant free from civic corruption and unions, but — wink-wink — everyone knew there was more to it than that. Southern California’s curious history as the sanitarium capital of America 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The hot weather is already causing all sorts of challenges to daily life - but there are a number of, on the face of it, unusual things happening across the UK to mitigate against harmful effects. UK heatwave: The unusual things happening because of the heat 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Odd company, on the face of it, for a French presidential candidate’s party to keep. Le Pen Closer Than Ever to the French Presidency (and to Putin) 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z That would be absurd on the face of it, if it weren’t completely reasonable. Perspective | As Tiger Woods returns at the Masters, so do golf’s buzz and its possibilities 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Up to now, on the face of it, he has achieved very little through his 42 calls and three meetings. President Macron’s Unending Russia Diplomacy 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z “Using the planning apparatus to preserve a historical symbol of planning law defiance is absurd on the face of it,” Hanson-Heine, a quantum chemist, said in an interview with The Associated Press. UK Shark House owner dismayed at getting protected status 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The green side of the Conservative Party is, on the face of it, larger and better organised than the net zero rebels. Net zero: Tory faction tests Johnson support for climate target 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Russia's invasion of Ukraine had, on the face of it, nothing to do with football until it was appreciated that the Champions League final was scheduled in St Petersburg on 28 May. Garth Crooks' Team of the Week 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z It’s a tall order, though on the face of it, stage one of Mission: Nigh On Impossible should be well within their grasp. Liverpool v Leicester City: Premier League – live! 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Sure, on the face of it, a game centered around cleaning up gunk might not sound like an interesting diversion. Review | ‘The Gunk’: Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Richards’ election feels controversial, not just because of allegations of workplace discrimination at “The Price is Right,” but because, on the face of it, he seems the dullest, most corporate choice possible. How did the choice of 'Jeopardy!' host become so controversial? 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z "Sometimes hikers just vanish," I hear people say, and it sounds so reasonable and convincing on the face of it. Esther Dingley: Partner vows to keep searching for missing hiker 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z This one, to mark the start of the Jewish festival of Shavuot on 16 May, should not, on the face of it, have been any different. British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z For now, Facebook can continue to block Trump, which means that on the face of it, this is a win for anti-Trumpers. Facebook has no reason to ever resolve the Trump ban 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z Practice is not always an accurate reflection of true pace, but on the face of it the undulating Portimao track on the Algarve was Alpine's most competitive showing of the year so far. Hamilton quickest in second practice 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z So it was one of those things that on the face of it, maybe didn’t seem like an incredibly dangerous stunt. On ‘Promising Young Woman,’ consent, and a harrowing ending 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z It’s so simple on the face of it: udon noodles in a soy broth. These udon noodles in a simple soy broth are simply irresistible 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z “The sentiment doesn’t trouble me on the face of it, but there’s inconsistency,” he said. Vaccine skepticism runs deep among white evangelicals in US 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z Referring to Dylan Farrow's accusations, Allen added: "There was no logic to it on the face of it." Woody Allen proclaims his innocence over Dylan Farrow claims 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z “The numbers look encouraging on the face of it,” said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. Jobless Claims Decline as Coronavirus Cases Ease 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z But according to a section of the report from Labour's Governance and Legal Unit, his statement "did not contain any overtly discriminatory language on the face of it". Jeremy Corbyn: Details of Labour inquiry into ex-leader made public 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z Such a move, though, would still require McConnell’s approval, which seems, on the face of it, pretty unlikely. House seeks Trump removal as it heads to 25th amendment showdown vote – live updates 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z It’s a weird hire, on the face of it, but as I have never run a demonically remodeled Las Vegas, I won’t presume to second-guess this. 'Lord of the Rings' inspired 'The Stand.' But TV's done it no favors 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The next World Cup is a long way off and things might change, but on the face of it this looks like another early exit. Scots in 'toughest pool' at RWC - Townsend 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Both fixtures were, on the face of it, testing games against sides adept on the counter. Liverpool's rediscovered relentlessness is ominous for their title rivals | Jonathan Wilson 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Of all the likely rivalries in big tech, Facebook v Apple seems, on the face of it, the least likely. Why don't Facebook and Apple like each other? 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Lord Pickles said it "does not, on the face of it, appear to limit the advice you provide to just SIMEC". Ex-FM Carwyn Jones accused of breaching ministerial code 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Still, on the face of it neither episode appeared to affect the relationship much, with President Trump saying it was "terrific" and "probably stronger now than ever before". US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z While on the face of it not a big deal, this was actually A Really Big Deal to me. L.A. Affairs: Need another reason to vote? I found love at a polling place 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z This, believe me, was absurd on the face of it. The U.S. of A(rms): The art of the weapons deal in the Age of Trump 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Although on the face of it this is good news, it also presents challenges. The underdog coronavirus vaccines the world will need if front runners stumble 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z “Even facts that, on the face of it, seem quite clear and incontrovertible.” Twitter deletes Trump’s retweeted claim minimizing coronavirus death toll 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z So on the face of it, you’d expect the Blues to prevail in this one. West Ham United v Chelsea: Premier League – live! 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z He says although, on the face of it, the term "does lump a lot of minorities together", in practical terms, that is not always the case. 'Don't call me 'BAME'' 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z “Just on the face of it, it’s a ludicrous number.” Europe bets R&D spending will bring jobs to battered economy 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z "It's absolutely false on the face of it," he said. Viral post alleging Obama-era device tax caused current PPE shortage is way off 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Initially, Stephens said, it looked as though the case might just be about copyright and privacy, which “on the face of it, looked like a pretty strong case.” for Meghan. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, takes tabloid to court over private dear ‘daddy’ letter 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Driving past the city's shuttered shops and empty bars and restaurants, it seems, on the face of it, that normal life in Manchester is on hold. Fighting food poverty in a virus lockdown 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z "For the British Directors, and indeed anybody involved in the payment, they on the face of it need to be investigated," said Carver. Inside the collapse of an African construction giant 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z This sounds, on the face of it, like a terrific premise for a movie: a story both dramatic and timely, and a celebrated cast more than able to jolt it to life. ‘Bombshell’ review: Despite enjoyable cast, film about Fox News scandal ultimately falls flat 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z It may be surprising, on the face of it, to think that Lincoln needed a speechwriter. Perspective | At the first national Thanksgiving, the Civil War raged 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z “Those two statements appear to be contradictory on the face of it further compounding the family’s misery.” Harry Dunn death: police head to US to interview Sacoolas 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z Culiacan doesn’t look, on the face of it, like a city controlled by organized crime. Gun battle involving El Chapo’s son highlights growing challenges to Mexican government control 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z “There’s a lot of hype in the field, a lot of promises that on the face of it look a little ridiculous, and some of that gets funded,” he says. Quantum gold rush: the private funding pouring into quantum start-ups 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Trump, on the other hand, is an aberration on the face of it, and his election began a renegotiation of our understanding of who belongs in government. Trump, Pelosi, and the Squad Are Fighting Over Who Belongs in Government 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Then he is charged with behaviour that, on the face of it, looks like a reporter seeking to help a source protect her identity. US efforts to jail Assange for espionage are a grave threat to a free media | Alan Rusbridger 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z The 2018-19 season was, on the face of it, one that largely followed the script. Why there is no accounting for a large slice of luck in the Premier League | Greg Wood 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z It was not a rest, Klopp said, and on the face of it there is something vaguely absurd about the implication that Cardiff are more important than the Champions League. Liverpool show resilience and sense of purpose while progressing in Porto 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Thus, on the face of it, in the absence of EEG activity, the BrainEx study does not raise fundamentally different issues from those encountered in the use of animal or human brain tissue after death. Part-revived pig brains raise slew of ethical quandaries 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z It is a popular move and, on the face of it, a good one. Ole Gunnar Solskjær needs to be more than high priest of Fergianity | Jonathan Wilson 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z In my mind — and maybe it was just in my mind — there was something at stake in what was, on the face of it, a casual round: my standing with Frank. Perspective | Frank Robinson, the Nats’ first manager, was D.C.’s treasure those first two seasons of baseball’s return 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z “That is wholly unacceptable and any outcome other than removal is just absurd on the face of it,” said Tim Maloney, senior policy director at the Hoosier Environmental Council. Indiana regulators review coal ash pond cleanup plans 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z The progression from Parris Island to Geiger to the Palms signalled, on the face of it, a slow return from barbaric intrigue to the tedium of civilisation. 'A torrent of ghastly revelations': what military service taught me about America 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z It would seem on the face of it to be unconstitutional. Wisconsin’s Scott Walker Signs Bills Stripping Powers From Incoming Governor 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z The lawsuit is ridiculous on the face of it. Conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi files a $350 million lawsuit against special counsel Robert Mueller 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z “O.K., so on the face of it, nothing is more boring than climate science,” McKay told me. Why the Director of ‘Anchorman’ Decided to Take On Dick Cheney 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Yet on the face of it, it seems like more of a ding than a total crash. As GM unplugs the Volt, EVs aren’t dead. But the real action is overseas 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z Why so much discontent among the German electorate when the economy looks so good on the face of it? If everything is so “wunderbar” in Germany, why are the voters so unhappy? 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z Now, on the face of it, this looks like evidence of the police struggling to get on top of things. Reality Check: Have police priorities changed? 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z First off, it is, on the face of it, a big change in direction - a Tory chancellor talking about turning on the spending taps again, rather than how to scrimp and save. MPs debate 'end of austerity' Budget 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Trump’s effort to block the investigation into his possible collusion with the Russians over the 2016 election on the face of it warrants an impeachment inquiry. The case for impeaching Trump: I voted to impeach Nixon — I can recognize a president running... 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z A neighborhood becoming safe enough to bike in at night is, on the face of it, a good thing – Cheers himself is an avid rider. Nowhere for people to go: who will survive the gentrification of Atlanta? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z Mikkelson says he doesn’t dwell on why so many people on Twitter just retweet an item that on the face of it, screams out that it’s dubious. Lies, lies and more lies. Out of an old Tacoma house, fact-checking site Snopes uncovers them 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z China’s claim to a 1.3-million-square-mile waterway is ludicrous on the face of it. Opinion | As China-U.S. feud enters uncharted territory, Beijing can only blame itself 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Susanna, on the face of it, is a counsellor. Atwood? Shakespeare? Harry Potter? Top 10 false identities in fiction 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z In Ms Rose's case, he said: "To remove effectively the wrong part of the body seems on the face of it to be certainly negligent, and probably reckless." Top surgeon harmed patients for years 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z One policy change that sounds promising on the face of it, is deleting inaccurate or misleading information created or shared “with the purpose of contributing to or exacerbating violence or physical harm”. Facebook's failure in Myanmar is the work of a blundering toddler 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Even if the documents were, on the face of it, “innocent,” Durbin suggested last week, they might catch Kavanaugh in some sort of an untruth. What Brett Kavanaugh Must Be Asked About Torture, Guantánamo, and Mass Surveillance 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z The asylum seekers here are, on the face of it, “inadmissible.” Immigrants Keep Coming, as Trump Grows Ever More Hostile 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z Watching Brazil at a World Cup is like visiting some sort of venerated monument: often not that impressive on the face of it but the history and stories behind it are inescapable. World Cup 2018: Guardian writers pick their highs and lows 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z This literary trend took off before the referendum, and on the face of it has little in common with Brexit. Brexit is reverberating in British literature 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Violently protesting a patriotic prayer group is kind of funny on the face of it because, really, what is more threatening than a prayer group. Democrats’ 1968 rerun will have a November like last 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z Notre Dame spokesman Paul Browne issued a one-sentence statement saying: “The assertions on the face of it are maliciously and preposterously false.” Notre Dame students sue school, White House over birth control policy 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z But on the face of it, mindfulness might seem counterproductive in a workplace setting. Opinion | Hey Boss, You Don’t Want Your Employees to Meditate 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z Trudeau’s ferocious desire to build the pipeline at any cost seems bizarre on the face of it. Did Canada buy an oil pipeline in fear of being sued by China? 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z And, on the face of it, public discourse in the US is almost completely no-holds-barred. How the resurgence of white supremacy in the US sparked a war over free speech 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z It says on the face of it: Take responsibility for it and handle it correctly,” Mr. Giuliani said on Tuesday evening. Trump Asked Sessions to Retain Control of Russia Inquiry After His Recusal 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z And on the face of it, it’s arguably the same hole: a short par 4 with an overly wide fairway divided into distinct landing areas leading to a wide green guarded by dunes. PGA Tour pro is finalist in 2018 Lido Design Competition, but can't top veteran entrant - Golf Digest 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z But even many of Gulliver’s fellow countrymen admit that the decision is, on the face of it, a bit odd. Why has Qatar Airways just launched flights to Wales? 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z This, on the face of it, is one of those. Everton v Newcastle: Premier League – live! 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z This is ludicrous on the face of it, sorry. ‘Outrageous’ $17 Toll to Cross the Verrazano Vexes Drivers 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z So on the face of it, the use of a chemical weapon seems unnecessary and, from the Syrian regime's point of view, counter-productive. Syria crisis: Your questions answered 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z And on the face of it, a new national science strategy he launched in 2016 looked positive. How Putin can restore Russian research 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z So on the face of it, the wealthy are giving themselves a big gift, and sending the bill to the middle class. Taxpayers, you’ve been scammed 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z “We think it’s ridiculous on the face of it.” Democrats force memo redactions to claim Trump hypocrisy, Republicans say 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z This is on the face of it a bit odd. Why the President's idea for a military parade divides Americans 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z While Bradley Martin's killing – on the face of it – resembles a home invasion and robbery, friends and colleagues said it was too early to judge the motive for the crime. Renowned conservation investigator Esmond Bradley Martin killed at home in Kenya 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z This seems on the face of it to be quite different from the Sandusky and Penn State case. Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon Resigns Amid Nassar Fallout 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z This cardboard add-on might on the face of it seem a flimsy gimmick, but there are few fools at Nintendo. Nintendo latest tech is DIY cardboard 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The weakness of demand is, on the face of it, somewhat puzzling. More Africans have electricity, but they are using less of it 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z “I guess on the face of it it’s a more traditional approach,” Ainslie said. British star Ainslie mentors next generation of sailors 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z However ridiculous Superman, Wonder Woman and their ornately costumed friends might be on the face of it, at least they do not need semi-automatic weapons to help them win the day. X-Files, Superman and gun control: five things we learned from New York Comic Con 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z "They need illegal aliens to fill the churches. That's—it's obvious on the face of it." Why Steve Bannon Thinks The Catholic Church Supports DACA 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Bannon denounced the Catholic Church as “terrible” about illegal immigration and claimed, “They need illegal aliens to fill the churches. That’s obvious on the face of it.” Steve Bannon’s “60 Minutes” interview is going to be amazing 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Trump’s premise that there were also “very fine people” marching with the neo-Nazis and other fascists is absurd on the face of it. Historian Timothy Snyder: After Charlottesville, "we are hanging by our teeth to the rule of law" 2017-08-26T04:00:00Z At 62, Mays is unemployed and wants to work, though on the face of it he has plenty of opportunities. As the laid-off struggle, high-tech US plants offer jobs 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z The choice is, on the face of it, anyway, boring. New film academy president John Bailey is not as boring as you might think 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z The decision on whether or not they can have their jobs back will, on the face of it, be the president's, but in reality he will be acting on the advice of the justice minister. Poland court bill: Parliament votes for judicial reforms - BBC News 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z It is surprising on the face of it. Perspective | Chris Spielman-Ohio State lawsuit shows colleges use athletes even after they’re gone 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Funnily, these primped-up cabins are not that far from Thoreau’s life back in 1845 – looks poor on the face of it, but not so much inside. In Thoreau's footsteps: my journey to Walden for the bicentennial of the original de-clutterer 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z Veteran espionage researcher Jon DiMaggio was hot on the trail three months ago of what on the face of it looked like a menacing new industrial espionage attack by Russian cyber spies. Blame game for cyber attacks grows murkier as spying, crime tools mix 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Tying Dar to the jeep was “on the face of it illegal,” she added. India army chief defends soldiers who tied man to vehicle to deter protests 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z It's nonfiction on the face of it, but viewers will still have their work cut out sorting fact from fancy when Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin rub their agendas together in this four-part chat. What's new on TV this summer? 'The Mist,' 'Salvation,' 'Marlon' and more 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Real Madrid’s task is, on the face of it, a straightforward one: avoid defeat at Málaga and they will win the title. Málaga v Real Madrid: La Liga finale – live! 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z Their rationale did not seem unreasonable, at least on the face of it. How the Wealthy Talk to Their Children About Money 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z It is not, on the face of it, an easily adaptable book, and somewhat uneasily has it been turned into a television show. Amazon's 'I Love Dick' makes an uneasy transition from page to screen 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z It’s not, on the face of it, the most obviously commercial album. U2 – 10 of the best 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Which is not a surprise on the face of it – they haven’t won away in 12, after all – only they were in the lead and it was against Osasuna, long since gone. Real Madrid make big point as Barcelona shoot themselves in the foot – again | Sid Lowe 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z The threat of a Jacobin-style insurgency in modern Britain would seem, on the face of it, rather remote. Where Prince Charles Went Wrong 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Vettel stuck to the 'medium' compound of tyre for most of the day before a brief run on the 'hard', so on the face of it his lap time looks impressive. Lewis Hamilton fastest for Mercedes on first pre-season testing day 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z This sounds inclusive and egalitarian on the face of it. Escaping to La La Land, Then and Now 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z “It looks on the face of it like a media operation whose goal is to disturb the course of the presidential campaign,” the FN said in a statement. Marine Le Pen's Front National headquarters raided by police 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z An Edwardian library jam-packed with animal skeletons and jars of pickled frogs might not seem, on the face of it, a barrel of laughs. Roadkill and lawnmower exhibitions: The weird ways museums are finding funding - BBC News 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z It appears not to be on the face of it. Trump's executive order: Who does travel ban affect? - BBC News 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z On Monday, there was a lunch between the two men at the Elysee Palace, which on the face of it ended in a truce. France presidency: Hollande's move a 'relief' for Socialists - BBC News 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Details of the winning bid will not be known until it’s finalized next year, but on the face of it there is reason for optimism for commuters and taxpayers alike. Relief for I-66 riders, at last 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z Still, on the face of it, Mr Trump's plans so far suggest a stimulus to the US economy from the Federal government budget. Trump: A New Economic Policy for the US? - BBC News 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z "The threat is global. This is why we find these Chinese laws so worrying on the face of it," he said. Asia financial body says China cyber security law could make risk management harder 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z For someone to refer to themselves as captain three decades after they stopped playing would, on the face of it, seem a little absurd. Carlos Alberto and the goal that defined Brazil to the rest of the world 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z “It’s tricky to design for, though, because on the face of it it looks like stupid behaviour. Like a lot of new AI ideas, communicating it to the player is really crucial.” Video games where people matter? The strange future of emotional AI 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z This week, it’s at a grand old French restaurant called Taix, in Echo Park, Los Angeles – an odd choice on the face of it. ‘Call me a racist, but don’t say I’m a Buddhist’: America's alt right 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z “While one change may seem small on the face of it, it may have a big impact on the family,” says Greg Hodges, principal of Hodges-Mace, an employee benefits advisor in Atlanta. Mistakes to avoid when enrolling in benefits at work 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z It is, on the face of it, just a plebiscite about the date of a public holiday. Bosnian Serb referendum challenges peace terms - BBC News 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z This might, on the face of it, seem attractive to the ECB. Yield targeting an innovative move but legal can of worms for ECB 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Until 2009 North Korea was, on the face of it, prepared to negotiate. The Saddam factor in North Korea's nuclear strategy - BBC News 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z While on the face of it, the city is getting a new lift through the easing of Cuban-US relations, municipal support structures are failing badly in many parts of the city. Havana's dirty truths: rubbish-strewn streets spark anger at city's failings 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z I must spell out that he meant this as a negative thing and not, as it might seem on the face of it, a great reason to vote for Hillary. 'Taco trucks on every corner'? That'd really make America great again | John Paul Brammer 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z One, outlined in San Francisco this week at the Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining conference, seems completely unsinister on the face of it. Cutpurse capers 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z So on the face of it, an outbreak of anthrax sounds like something to be very worried about. Russia Had a Fatal Anthrax Outbreak. Could It Happen in the U.S.? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z “It would just seem so unfair on the face of it,” she said. How a Will Treating Children Differently Can Still Be Fair 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Which, on the face of it, it barely matters. Manchester City and Manchester United chase Champions League place – live! 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z I suspect there are some qualifying rules related to the burning of trees however, I agree that on the face of it, it hardly sounds like it is carbon neutral. An Energy Bill in Need of Fixes 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Almost everything is up, so on the face of it good news for China. China trade activity beats expectations - BBC News 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z It might, on the face of it, seem like an amusing out-of-towner move for him to campaign in the South Bronx, as he also did last week. Ted Cruz Meets New York Values 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z For a child, learning English as a second language, should on the face of it, be a significant disadvantage in education. White British pupils 'lag behind ethnic minority peers' - BBC News 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z Which, on the face of it, it barely matters. Manchester City and Manchester United chase Champions League place – live! 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z Somehow, though, each is still in position to prevent the other from finishing in the top four – on the face of it, to no great end. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z But it’s still just on the face of it quite impressive to produce an advance of the size that they did. Deep Blue developer speaks on how to beat Go and crack chess 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, on the face of it, this is probably a good thing overall. New Procedure Allows Kidney Transplants From Any Donor 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Howard, the Rockets’ center, is perhaps the most unusual case because, on the face of it, there is no reason teams should be intentionally fouling him. A Strategy of Hacks and Clangs May Not Always Pay Off 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, Operation Midland has - on the face of it - been at the centre of some debateable decisions, particularly with regard to Lord Bramall. Press turns both barrels on the Met Police - BBC News 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z So, on the face of it, the renegotiation does matter to them. What do MPs think about the EU? - BBC News 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Not particularly efficient on the face of it, but — as Obama administration officials often emphasize — this is a “long war.” The only strategy that can defeat ISIS is one no Republican would ever embrace 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Yet, on the face of it, little happened at last night’s summit of EU leaders to advance Britain’s renegotiation of its membership. Britain tells an EU summit its price for staying in 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Judge Stephen Climie adjourned the case until next month, pending a probation report, and said “on the face of it a custodial sentence is justified.” Former Everton striker Marcus Bent faces jail after fight 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z It's lawful and it's reasonable on the face of it. PUC's Michael Picker on San Onofre, San Bruno and California's energy outlook 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z A comprehensive defeat on the face of it, but the scoreline didn’t tell the whole story. Watford v Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z So, if it’s happening in all of those areas, it doesn’t on the face of it seem that unlikely that it could also happen in the area of hacking into our infrastructure. Ted Koppel exposes the biggest threat to national security you haven’t heard about: “The government has no plan” 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Incredible as the skills of a super-recogniser are on the face of it, there are limitations. The police 'super-recognisers' putting names to faces - BBC News 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z THE job of Speaker of the House of Representatives is, on the face of it, a pretty good wicket. The new McCarthyites 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z But remarkable as that performance was, does anyone know why he started on the bench in what seemed on the face of it Bayern’s biggest league game of the season at the time? Poland v Republic of Ireland: Euro 2016 qualifier –as it happened 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z A comprehensive defeat on the face of it, but the scoreline didn’t tell the whole story. Watford v Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Obtaining a vocational degree or certificate is one strategy that many students employ to make themselves attractive to employers, and, on the face of it, this seems sensible. The College Fallacy 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z So, on the face of it, Kansas’s alimony—discounting for the time value of money—is less than 40 percent of the Massachusetts amount. Is it time for a national divorce law too? 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z “While those operations seemed on the face of it productive, they clogged the justice system, felonized people not driving the violence and angered the people who lived there. . . . We weren’t making anything better.” Lanier eliminates many plainclothes drug units to focus on top dealers 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z But remarkable as that performance was, does anyone know why he started on the bench in what seemed on the face of it Bayern’s biggest league game of the season at the time? Poland v Republic of Ireland: Euro 2016 qualifier –as it happened 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z It was, on the face of it, a mystifying move, and the 31-year-old seemed reluctant to leave the pitch to be replaced by Coke. Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 2-3 Sevilla | Europa League final match report 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The dollars seem great on the face of it. Ronda Rousey makes $3m a year but most UFC fighters don't get what they deserve 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z The NCA's Deputy Director of Investigations Graham Gardner said "on the face of it", the men operated as individuals in communities where no-one would suspect them. How 'vile' paedophile ring targeted victims - BBC News 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Even on the face of it that’s a near absurd decision. It's Not Obvious That The Greeks Are Taking This Debt Crisis Seriously 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z Refusing the bail application however, the judge said that "on the face of it, this is one of the worst types of domestic violence". Belfast man David Carlton accused of beating partner with crutch 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z Enforcing the rule of law sounds on the face of it revolutionary, since it implies that the party itself is subject to external authority. Comprehensive education 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Okay, the subject of the session - Facebook's mission to get people in the developing world online via something called internet.org - was not, on the face of it, controversial. Zuckerberg - the unasked questions 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z "Many of the proposals that are emanating are, on the face of it, technically impossible." Greek finance minister enters euro zone lions' den 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z But on the face of it, the figures are now pointing to widespread anti-Jewish feelings among some Muslims in Britain. How to reverse surge in religious hate crime? 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z But the Commission said that, on the face of it, Belgium's excess profits tax regime did just that. EU tax probe widened to Belgium 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z Casualty figures do seem on the face of it, to back up the idea that gas was less deadly than the soldiers' fear of it might suggest. How deadly was the poison gas of WW1? 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Livestrong , like its erstwhile patron, is not doing too badly on the face of it. Lance: From fraud to forgiveness? 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The mobile data story is simple on the face of it, at least at the problem-statement level. With Z Systems Refresh, IBM Reminds Us That Mainframes Remain Relevant 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z This, on the face of it, was a noble mission. Libyan cadet security 'inadequate' 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Yes, I know it seems strange on the face of it that anyone would think liberals would be responsible for the actions of ultra-conservative religious fanatics, but this is nothing new. The “blame the left” crew: What the right’s new Hebdo attack is really about 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z This is obvious on the face of it for technology. Who Needs Disruptive Innovation? 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z As I say, on the face of it the headlines aren’t all that great: The Excellent News In The ILO's Latest Global Wages Report 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z “I’m waiting to be convinced that it’s a bad idea because on the face of it I think it’s probably the best that we can do right now,” says Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois. How Democrats May Help the GOP Avert a Shutdown 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z Virtually any investment an adviser recommends is going to sound attractive on the face of it. IRA Rollovers: 3 Questions To Avoid Getting Fleeced 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Instead there is talk of targets - a meaningless distinction on the face of it, but equally an example of the precarious tightrope that South African sport has had to walk since apartheid fell. Why SA rugby is still torn over race 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z "It does seem crazy, right? Just on the face of it," Beasley says. Qcut wants to make you the perfect pair of jeans using data and algorithms 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Their defensive problems are obvious and, on the face of it, most worrying. Pellegrini under pressure - Savage 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Though this outlook may seem discouraging on the face of it, we believe by making these heavy investments, Facebook is sowing seeds through which it will derive high growth over the next 5-10 years. Facebook Posts Solid Growth But Guidance Sends Stock Down 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z So, on the face of it, “I Am Dolphin” seems like just another kids’ app. Johns Hopkins prof has high hopes for new game 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z This all seems logical on the face of it. The Slippery Plastic Slope to Overspending 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z “But on the face of it, this does seem to be a plea for cooler heads to prevail. It looks like that.” ISIS Video of John Cantlie Drowns Westerners in Propaganda Confusion 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Given the team’s history, preservation of the Union would appear, at least on the face of it, intertwined with the preservation of Rangers’ identity as a club. Soccer Fans Supply Strong Voice in Scottish Independence Debate 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Hollingworth said that if the currency did change, those borrowers in Scotland with existing sterling mortgages would "on the face of it, suddenly be subject to exchange rate risk" as well as interest rate uncertainty. Scottish independence could create mortgage drought 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z With this in mind it is perhaps more interesting to dwell a little on what, on the face of it, looks like the only real negative. Roy Hodgson must solve Jack Wilshere conundrum for new-look England 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Which looks, on the face of it, quite a lot like the old England order. England’s new order looks like the old order and the one before that 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z He told the court "this is a case that, on the face of it, crosses the custody threshold." Student admits plane flare charges 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Theranos has what is on the face of it a straightforward purpose - to make blood tests simple, timely, unalarming, and cheap. The 30-year-old health billionaire 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z He was close to Pep Guardiola but their personalities are different and, on the face of it, many believe that their styles will be too. Barcelona's new dream team have to wait for Luis Suárez's ban to end 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z A book on the face of it so quintessentially British - about a British colonel and his conception of duty and honour. The French spy who wrote Planet of the Apes 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z And on the face of it, those published this week by the business intelligence platform Qlik. A Few Bright Spots In The Search For The Alternative To The Middle-aged Male CEO 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z This may, on the face of it, seem contrary to the principles of open journalism. MH17: how Storyful’s ‘social sleuthing’ helped verify evidence 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z This is a signing that, on the face of it, imposes a shift. James Rodríguez: will new galáctico fit into Real Madrid masterplan? 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z "The discussions are extremely difficult, but on the face of it there is some progress," Russian spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a news conference. Kerry, other foreign ministers to join Iran nuclear talks in Vienna 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z "The discussions are extremely difficult but on the face of it there is some progress," Russian spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a news conference. Kerry, ministers to join Iran nuclear talks in Vienna: official 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z He mentioned his small children, who were in his box with his wife, Mirka, and on the face of it, life was not so bad. Solitary teardrop shows how much Wimbledon defeat hurts Roger Federer 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Recycling that doesn’t meet that first set of criteria: it’s not, on the face of it, profitable. The European Union's Ludicrous Enthusiasm For Recycling 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z No one will comment on the exact valuation, but Agarwal offers up Zulily as a point of comparison, which on the face of it seems reasonable. Mr. Dirt Cheap: Deepak Agarwal Started In Erotica. Today He's An E-commerce King 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Browse through the business biography section of your favourite bookstore and on the face of it you’ll find plenty to choose from. Leading From Behind -- Saatchi Guru Puts The Case For Strong Deputies 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Which, on the face of it, isn’t that bad an idea. Why Europeans Are Voting Against The European Union 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z And on the face of it, outsourcing IT services and moving from physical to virtual operations seems to make sense. Is cloud business greener business? 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z But on the face of it, Mercedes' advantage appeared as big as ever. Hamilton edges Button in practice 2014-05-09T09:42:32Z Whilst on the face of it little had been achieved, the uprising could be seen as paving the way for the more famous, and ultimately more successful, Chartist protests. Market town once held by rebels 2014-04-30T10:02:06Z The idea is absurd on the face of it. Hey FDA, Poop Is Not a Drug 2014-02-19T20:07:33Z The demonization of Obama is difficult to comprehend on the face of it. Failure To Acknowledge A Hero 2013-12-12T13:13:00Z The U.S. economy is, on the face of it, in better shape. Global Economy: Evaporating inflation, elusive growth 2013-11-17T19:02:57Z Creating a Lego-like phone seems on the face of it like a great idea but the commercial realities of delivering such a device are challenging. Google's build-your-own-phone plan 2013-10-29T11:26:49Z The finance minister said that "on the face of it Ireland does not need a precautionary credit line". Bailing out 2013-10-28T11:24:28Z I think on the face of it this is a very worrying trend. Fall in rape case referrals to CPS 2013-10-27T15:34:44Z Tokyo is the world's largest metropolis and home to more than 35 million people, so on the face of it, it is hard to believe there is any kind of population problem at all. The men who prefer virtual girls to sex 2013-10-24T00:18:41Z Now, on the face of it, one bad month of train delays might not seem like such a big deal. Network Rail in East Coast apology 2013-09-20T13:58:53Z So, yes, on the face of it, MOOCs that offer simple videos and multiple-choice testing hugely scale two of the weakest elements of modern higher education. Ask an Expert: Answers for Middle-Aged Seekers of MOOCs, Part 1 2013-09-04T13:00:01Z Although there was no control group, on the face of it it sounded positive. Can surgery help after genital mutilation? 2013-07-24T23:20:50Z The development of design “patents” is, on the face of it, an anomaly. The New Samsung Victory Over Apple - What It Means To Cupertino 2013-06-05T11:17:50Z He also admonished the New York Fed, saying that "on the face of it" some of its actions "perhaps are unattractive and, indeed, wrongful." UPDATE 1-AIG drops a lawsuit vs NY Fed related to bailout 2013-05-30T21:28:27Z But, at least on the face of it, that's not what caused the problems here. Rosenthal: Restaurants don't recede in recession, but appetites change 2013-05-12T05:00:00Z If this can then go on to win business, inside and outside government then, on the face of it, the Cabinet Office has an exemplar of lower costs and new entrepreneurialism. Nudged out: this is mutualisation, but not as we know it 2013-05-03T19:00:01Z Eden Foods being characterized as any type of impediment to people’s access to all of the above is ludicrous on the face of it. Eden Foods CEO’s bad week continues 2013-04-18T11:45:00Z It’s a virtuous circle — but not, on the face of it, a revenue-generating one. Why Foursquare's Growth Story Is Better Than You Think 2013-04-12T17:48:22Z But, on the face of it, Madrid's priorities were good news. Real Zaragoza's costalero makes his pilgrimage then makes his point 2013-04-01T12:47:20Z The IPL has had four different winners in five seasons: on the face of it evidence of competitiveness, but also a reflection of the generally confusing identity of these revolving rosters. The Spin 2013-03-27T12:25:11Z Mainly because he is on the face of it so beautifully irreplaceable. Graeme Swann's absence gives England a taste of how much he will be missed 2013-03-15T12:50:04Z District Judge Lewis Kaplan said that "on the face of it" some of the New York Fed's and Maiden Lane's actions "perhaps are unattractive and, indeed, wrongful." Judge puts AIG/New York Fed case on hold, BofA still on 2013-02-26T22:40:20Z Still, on the face of it, the NRA’s case seems fairly strong. The NRA’s claim that Joe Biden’s gun advice is illegal 2013-02-25T11:02:00Z Since then, nothing has ended and not much has changed, at least on the face of it. Flirting with danger 2013-02-01T22:00:00Z History tells us to expect transfer requests and scattergun raids and while on the face of it, the top sides in England are likely to be quiet, many others plan to do something. Deadline day: 10 deals to watch 2013-01-26T08:52:31Z Now on the face of it that might sound trite or banal. The One Innovation Rule That Matters Most 2013-01-25T10:10:14Z In South Africa, on the face of it, most white South Africans support rugby and cricket but not many support local soccer. South African sport still divided by race 2013-01-21T13:57:25Z He added Gimpel's remarks "seem on the face of it to be very bad." Israel considers ban for far-right candidate over mosque gaffe 2013-01-20T19:32:20Z Fast forward the best part of two decades and, on the face of it, the N.B.A. continues to have some traction in Britain, maybe more than it did when I first got interested. Basketball in Britain Remains Somewhat of a Tough Sell 2013-01-17T02:34:45Z It wasn't, on the face of it, a great year. Print suddenly spies hope amid the struggle and the losses 2013-01-13T00:05:49Z For example, using DPI to 'solve' the problem of malware may on the face of it seem like a logical decision. Ordinary people must have a say in deciding the future of the web 2012-12-13T16:22:42Z The king appointed an Islamist as prime minister last year after holding early elections and instituted constitutional reforms that, on the face of it, limited royal control to military, security and religious affairs. Morocco opposition says monarchy still calls the shots 2012-12-10T17:19:45Z Indeed, there seemed - on the face of it - to be little reason even to try. City Room: A 19th-Century Dividend at a 21st-Century Station 2012-11-09T16:40:31Z They had misapplied the awarding criteria, and their suspension seems unfair on the face of it, like being expelled from school for failing a maths test. Trouble on the line: what caused the train franchise fiasco? 2012-10-05T23:05:31Z Some of the most transformative ideas that will change the way we live our lives look terrible on the face of it. Frankenstein Vs. Pinocchio and the Future of Innovation 2012-09-26T17:01:26Z But the first must-see stop on a European dance circuit is, on the face of it, a fairly traditional ballet. IHT Rendezvous: The New Season: Big-Name Dance Makers on Parade 2012-09-24T15:49:22Z And on the face of it, the earnings report looked good. Common Sense: Sites Like Groupon and Facebook Disappoint Investors 2012-08-17T14:58:29Z Those voters represent a crucial opening for the president in a state where, on the face of it, Obama should not hope to win again. Obama hopes to Latino voters give him a chance in N.C. 2012-08-17T01:00:00Z Some are, on the face of it, boastful. Stealing kisses in Mumbai 2012-08-01T01:22:09Z Take the number of calories burned: on the face of it cycling is not off to a winning start. Why cycling is a winning exercise 2012-07-27T01:20:15Z While this may seem uncontroversial on the face of it- the flare is, after all, within Israel proper - its proximity to the Green Line raises ethical questions. Israel oil drilling: A thin line? 2012-07-10T00:04:32Z P&O Ferries is waiting to see the detail of Eurotunnel's proposals but on the face of it the decision of the Tribunal de Commerce raises issues for the cross-Channel market as a whole. Workers to run SeaFrance ferries 2012-06-11T15:39:00Z This match, on the face of it, was the manager's prime opportunity since the fixtures to come are against Spain and Italy. Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland got their tactics wrong against Croatia 2012-06-11T14:02:30Z Spain is in trouble, on the face of it, because its small banks - known as cajas - fuelled an insane property boom that went bust. Spain: Simmering anger in Seville 2012-06-06T12:32:28Z So on the face of it, this is definitely communication. Do Plants Think? 2012-06-05T11:15:22.920Z "The reports on banking sector regulation however suggest that it would extend to Indonesian companies and families as well and appears, at least on the face of it, to be aimed at improving corporate governance." Analysis: Indonesia's "Hatta-nomics" makes foreign investors nervous 2012-05-29T22:08:59Z Opposing GLT appears, on the face of it, to be a fool's errand. Forget goalline technology – it's imperfection that makes football great 2012-05-25T12:30:01Z But, on the face of it, part of Joe Punter's anger should be directed at regulators for sanctioning a system that seems loaded against the little guy. Facebook IPO: overpriced 'flop' points to regulator shambles 2012-05-23T19:21:57Z There's nothing wrong with this idea on the face of it. Why Start-up Culture Is Bad for Creativity 2012-05-22T13:01:00Z Innocuous on the face of it, this is a measure designed, according to the Budget Red Book, to close a taxation loophole, bringing the sector into line with mobile caravans? Pasties, grannies - and now caravan tax adds to Budget blunders 2012-05-18T06:30:00Z The indictment, on the face of it, seems strange, but it has an explanation, although the Christians were brutally murdered on the charge of arson, and not of superstition. Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley With an Intermediate Chapter on the Causes of Arrest of the Movement 2012-04-26T02:00:14.960Z "Looks bad on the face of it, eh?" With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Another pledge of a clear day that does not appear too credible on the face of it is the morning fog in summer. Reading the Weather 2012-04-19T02:00:27.487Z So, on the face of it, even the $8 billion level would be a blip for a market that is valued at $700 trillion. DealBook: Regulators to Ease a Rule on Derivatives Dealers 2012-04-18T00:56:21Z He was but a dilettante in war as in the gentler arts, and his reasoning was not, on the face of it, very convincing. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z The note had nothing to do with the conspiracy, then, on the face of it; mysterious as it was, and mysteriously as it came. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z My first objection is, that to me the definition is on the face of it so self-contradictory that a negative answer must be given to the question, Is there such a God? Theological Essays 2012-03-27T02:00:21.867Z Besides, it was absurd, on the face of it. The Everlasting Arms 2012-03-22T02:00:37.327Z "At present you have only this man's word for what is on the face of it a very improbable story." The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z The undertaking appeared on the face of it an absolute impossibility, as it involved crossing a good deal of open ground in full view of the enemy. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z It seemed on the face of it to be a very absurd notion, but it had laid hold of me and her subsequent conduct did not tend to dispel it. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z All this is true on the face of it. Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z But his case, on the face of it, looks like a more immediate threat to internet freedom than any anti-piracy laws. The internet is angry - is it winning? 2012-02-13T10:03:58Z We see that on the face of it the transposition of the simple of Nature into the subtle of Art has its dangers. Garden-Craft Old and New 2012-02-12T03:00:11.083Z This entanglement, it need scarcely be said, was under a very constant fire from the enemy, making the undertaking, on the face of it, almost a hopeless one. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z The case seems, on the face of it, a hopeless one. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z As the latter course was, on the face of it, clearly not calculated to earn her gratitude, she surmised that he must have had some ulterior object in adopting it. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z Beltani's light snores brought reassurance to the slave's heart, though the task of waking one of the sleepers in this room without rousing either of the other two seemed, on the face of it, impossible. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z The promise which he sought on the face of it no doubt looked easy of fulfilment. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z The position, on the face of it, appeared absolutely hopeless, as the Germans were by this time in occupation of the village of Kruiseik itself. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z The proper course would be to “declare” the stone to the authorities; but would they accept his story—wildly improbable as it appeared on the face of it? From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z On the other hand, Alison realized that Thorne's task was not so simple as it appeared on the face of it. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z But on the face of it, the new rules probably won't impact the Mariners as much as some suspect they will. Mariners seem better positioned than other teams to capitalize on new CBA draft and signing rules 2011-11-30T21:10:10Z Surely a doctrine which is subversive of holiness and morality, and takes away all motives to exertion, carries on the face of it the stamp of its origin. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z Most of the words mentioned in the list are used legally… The PTA policy is unjust and unfair on the face of it. Pakistan Tries to Redefine What Citizens Can and Can't Text to Each Other 2011-11-25T04:35:20Z In the refrigerating machine motion produces heat, on the face of it a strange way of producing cold. Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science 2011-11-19T03:00:24.517Z Mr. Nevis's scheme seems perfectly clear, on the face of it, and we have now to make up our minds whether we'll support it or not. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z Sure, on the face of it, it sounds illogical, maybe even hysterical. You?re the Boss Blog: Southfork Kitchen Owner may Open New Restaurant in Brooklyn 2011-11-15T14:30:20Z She had set down in her diary that he was waiting there to kill her; which, on the face of it, had been written with an imperfect knowledge of the facts. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Who suspects, of anything, one whom to suspect would on the face of it be absurd? In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z This statement is absurd on the face of it. Profitable Squab Breeding 2011-11-03T02:00:14.677Z The speech was offensive on the face of it, but there was in addition something in the man's manner which endued it with a gross suggestiveness. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z "Dost thou see anything more in this than appears on the face of it?" he asked. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Now it would seem that this suggestion is not, on the face of it, a probable one. Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility 2011-10-16T02:00:14.153Z Knitting machines, on the face of it, can render skilled human knitters obsolete. Ada Lovelace and the Luddites. 2011-10-07T16:15:05.467Z Why, there was trickery on the face of it. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z It would be the easiest thing in the world for an imitation medium to learn enough about me to give what would seem on the face of it a fairly “good” sitting. Psychical Miscellanea Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc. 2011-10-01T02:00:35.717Z It would thus appear, on the face of it, that this small lot of 8,000 was quite probably the order of the Inland Revenue wrappers. Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery 2011-09-18T02:00:28.007Z The story bears “fib” on the face of it, for there is not a Scottish schoolboy but knows that one ship does not make a navy, any more than one swallow does a summer. Medical Life in the Navy 2011-09-08T02:00:20.387Z There was, on the face of it, no obligation to discharge. Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z Presuming they meet, Nadal will be favourite because, on the face of it, their looks to be an uneven one. Andy Murray keen on facing Rafael Nadal but wary of the US Open draw 2011-08-27T21:55:05Z Certainly, in view of the economies enumerated above as inherent in Government ownership and control of the express companies, on the face of it Mr. Lewis's statement seems extremely reasonable. The Express Companies of the United States A Study of a Public Utility 2011-08-11T02:00:14.563Z That about Governor Kraul was absurd on the face of it, as he was a thousand miles away from my Eskimos. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z Last quarter GDP rose by 0.5% - on the face of it this trend for economic growth seems good. UK GDP since 1948 2011-07-26T15:11:00Z But what they heard now was not apopthegm, not precept, but, on the face of it, only a simple tale. Pastor Pastorum 2011-07-25T02:00:14.597Z That is one heck of an agenda, and – on the face of it – the package discussed is progress. Eurozone summit: It may be a solution, but doubts remain 2011-07-21T20:31:45Z Fast forward more than 130 years to today's landmark 2000th test match being played between India and England at Lords, and, on the face of it, the game of cricket seems in rude health. James Lillywhite Jr captained England in 1877 against Australia in the inaugural Test 2011-07-21T17:34:00Z A miraculous narrative was on the face of it unauthentic. The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity 2011-07-19T02:00:18.297Z And everyone, on the face of it, was right. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Referring to initial findings, Ofqual said: "It does look on the face of it as if someone hasn't done their job." Slips 'to blame' for exam errors 2011-07-14T00:28:52Z It has been declared sheer pedantry to speak of such boundaries; and to suggest that there is anything degrading in paid readings such as those of Dickens would, on the face of it, be absurd. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z This way, on the face of it, is the most risky of the three, but it has its advantages. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Overall this is a very good thing for America, but not so good on the face of it for the five million no longer directly employed in manufacturing. Manufacturing, 3D Printing and What China Knows About the Emerging American Century 2011-07-05T16:53:36Z It was absurd on the face of it. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z "The thing's absurd on the face of it." Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z The tittle-tattle against Leigh Hunt repeated by Lord Macaulay is, on the face of it, unworthy of notice. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z Heyns said the video was, on the face of it, convincing evidence of "serious international crimes." UK says Sri Lanka must act on war atrocity claims 2011-06-15T08:19:39Z To trust people who had no assets and no income was, on the face of it, a very risky proceeding. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z “This does seem to be a family inspired move for purposes, which certainly on the face of it, don’t seem to serve minority shareholder interest,” he said. Hyundai Heavy Shareholder Losses Increase on Chaebol: Real M&A 2011-06-12T20:16:59Z But in point of fact the sonnet was work of an earlier date, and the autograph given to Severn is on the face of it no draught but a fair copy. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z It is preposterous on the face of it. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z These were dotted on the face of it like raisins in a pudding. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z This, on the face of it, seemed a reasonable enough proposition, and with this understanding Ralph climbed into the back of the trap, Ruth riding on the front seat with William. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z This was more serious than appears on the face of it, for two of our party were rather out of sorts, and a Turkish doctor would be quite liable to mistake this malady for cholera. A Prisoner in Turkey 2011-05-28T02:00:23.023Z The problems at Vinashin point to the risks of investing in what, on the face of it, is one of the world's most attractive emerging markets. Faith in Vietnam Falls With Shipmaker 2011-05-16T04:16:32Z The idea that a medical officer of health should be a servant of the casual butchers and bakers of the Town Council is, on the face of it, an absurd one. The Law and the Poor 2011-05-07T02:00:30.390Z This, finding on the face of it nothing incoherent or incredible, I have done; whether any man can disprove it remains to be seen. William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z So, on the face of it, it seems like a good thing that more and more people are earning PhDs in science, technology and engineering. Fix the PhD 2011-04-20T17:20:03.227Z It is easy for the witness to make these statements, absurd as they are on the face of it, but it is impossible for the Crown to disprove them. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z Fred's story bore truth on the face of it, and so she saw that she had done the old bailiff a grievous wrong. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z The first, on the face of it, appears an absurdity. Studies in the Out-Lying Fields of Psychic Science 2011-04-14T02:00:40.453Z That task, on the face of it, was so almost practically impossible as to render it bizarre. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Because it does on the face of it seem staggering. Karren Brady interview: Having it all. Having a ball 2011-04-09T23:05:07Z That seemed absurd on the face of it. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z Some years ago thirty-seven or thirty-eight years ago as a matter of fact—I had something to do with a case which on the face of it had a strong likeness to the Highway murder. The Terror A Mystery 2011-03-22T02:00:24.957Z Better still, on the face of it, Barcelona's imperious form has slipped away in recent weeks. Barcelona's blip means La Liga title race is back on. Just 2011-03-14T15:09:04Z It seems, on the face of it, an unlikely occupation for someone railing against the financial state of the game, but McAnuff's vision of what an agent should do extends well beyond making money. Reading's Jobi McAnuff plots an FA Cup shock and an interesting future 2011-03-12T08:00:02Z Why, Mr. Powell, the thing is absurd on the face of it. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z “It’s preposterous on the face of it,” said Mr. Bib. The Genial Idiot His Views and Reviews 2011-02-18T03:00:20.773Z But why choose me—you know nothing about me really, and what you do know is not on the face of it very reputable. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z A bulge of this sort in an attacking line is on the face of it disastrous. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z The statement that there is no sex in genius, is on the face of it, absurd. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z Bella felt remarkably uneasy, and on the face of it had great cause to be so. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z Nay, people who are to live lives quite remote from literature will often try to write poetry in their youth; and on the face of it, this is a great puzzle. Far Off Things 2011-02-04T03:00:19.967Z Another restriction with which custom has protected the English cheque is the system of writing "Not negotiable" on the face of it. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z This is, on the face of it, quite a finding. Sydney scientists have failed to prove futility of the whip 2011-02-01T00:10:00Z Which, on the face of it, sounds like a happy coincidence. The Fiver 2011-01-25T17:05:59Z She had no home, no friends, and—on the face of it—no lover. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z Well, I came to London again in the summer of '81, thinking of another and quite a different career, which did not involve, on the face of it, that little difficulty of arithmetic. Far Off Things 2011-02-04T03:00:19.967Z "So I think it's fair enough that the penalty is there on the face of it." Harrington DQ'd, Kaymer leads in Abu Dhabi 2011-01-21T16:57:17Z I don't believe your story at all!" she said; "you are making it up, because you hate Win, and it's absurd on the face of it! The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z This is, on the face of it, the most plausible argument—and almost, if not really, the only argument—by which they now attempt to sustain their restrictions upon international trade. A Letter to Grover Cleveland On His False Inaugural Address, The Usurpations and Crimes of Lawmakers and Judges, and the Consequent Poverty, Ignorance, and Servitude Of The People 2011-01-22T03:00:14.093Z The average tenure of a newly appointed manager is just over two years which doesn't, on the face of it, sound that bad. What should we make of football's rash of managerial sackings? 2011-01-13T07:48:41Z The Secretary was simply staggered,—Lady Isabelle—it was impossible on the face of it. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z It didn't seem, just on the face of it, a good sign for Severance. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z "There appears to be, on the face of it, an attempt, through the LCO process to stop the Welsh Assembly Government doing what it wants to do." Hart reveals organ powers concern 2011-01-12T17:05:44Z Nor, again, is it, on the face of it, consistent with those doctrines of individual liberty which, aided by the intellectual companionship of his wife, he propounded in a later work. On Liberty 2011-01-12T03:00:34.363Z Steve: Yeah, on the face of it that's sure makes lot of sense and considering that right now, it's almost, if you will, a land grab. World Changing Ideas: December's Scientific American 2011-01-05T22:18:46.567Z The "equation of exchange," on the face of it, makes an exceedingly simple and obvious statement. The Value of Money 2011-01-04T03:01:12.363Z “It looks a very good deal for Canary Wharf on the face of it,” Robbie Duncan, an analyst at Nomura, said in a telephone interview. JPMorgan Buys Lehman’s London Office for $769 Million 2010-12-20T17:14:05Z Secondly, when he takes the bill, it must be regular on the face of it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z However, this rematch seems even a little more unlikely on the face of it because UW will also play at Nebraska next year, meaning the two teams will meet three times in 12 months. Huskies will rematch with Nebraska in Holiday Bowl UPDATED 2010-12-06T00:40:00Z Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian It was, on the face of it, a breakthrough to galvanise the club. Cesc F?bregas plays down Arsenal's win over Manchester City 2010-10-25T21:31:00Z Barcelona are "weighing up a January rescue mission" for David Silva who is still, on the face of it, pretending it was a good move to go to Manchester City. Football transfer rumours: Glen Johnson to Juventus? 2010-10-14T07:52:00Z Still, Mr. Blavatnik’s tale of investing woe is, on the face of it, a compelling one. Talking Business: A Billionaire Army of One vs. a Bank 2010-09-25T01:00:00Z Default rates of more than 50% are not uncommon—on the face of it, a shocking number. For-profit higher education: Schools of hard knocks 2010-09-09T10:43:00Z Now, I'd guess that many people would be tempted by £150,000 to do something which, on the face of it, appears relatively harmless. News of the World justified in exposing Pakistan cricket cheating 2010-09-06T16:36:00Z The most amusing, on the face of it, has come from Harry Redknapp. Gareth Bale ? the jinx who hit has the jackpot at Tottenham 2010-08-27T21:00:00Z Whilst this is, on the face of it, disappointing the presence of both seal and reservoir in this section is seen as positive for the other leads and prospects on the block. BP falls on legal action worries as FTSE struggles for direction 2010-08-16T16:04:00Z First NZ Capital broker Philip Hunter said: "The market needs time to digest it but it looks like a positive step on the face of it." Asia Falls on Bernanke 2010-07-22T04:27:00Z Though on the face of it this may seem like the differences are racial, the researchers believe they're really biological. Center of gravity the spark for speed? 2010-07-13T17:46:00Z But on the face of it, there's really no other way to describe it than complete lunacy. The Obama shock doctrine 2010-07-08T22:08:00Z Just below the centre circle, one player appears to be holding two of his team-mates up at gunpoint It's not exactly the glamour tie of the round, this, on the face of it. Paraguay v Japan - live! 2010-06-29T13:01:00Z And they do say things that, on the face of it, look highly suspicious. Roy Greenslade: How News of the World entrapped John Higgins 2010-05-10T11:13:00Z It was not, on the face of it, an auspicious start to the next phase of his career, but yesterday's run suggested that his new owners may yet get a decent return on their investment. Hurricane Fly grabs last-gasp triumph 2010-04-23T18:49:00Z It seems absurd on the face of it. Celizic: NFL?s prime-time draft was still same old draft 2010-04-23T04:40:00Z Next up is the US Open at Pebble Beach in June, a tighter, tougher course that, on the face of it, should be more suited to Westwood's consistent game than is Augusta National. Lee Westwood relaxed about near miss and fixing sights on Pebble Beach 2010-04-12T23:05:00Z And while may appear something of an uninspiring fixture on the face of it, it is a match that could certainly create waves at both ends of the table. Live - Wednesday football 2010-03-24T18:59:00Z Such comments are, on the face of it, nothing new for Mr Karzai, who previously invited the Taliban leader, Mullah Omar, to talks in Kabul. 2010-01-28T12:47:00Z Why it should carry this significance is not on the face of it obvious, but the whole matter is cleared up when we find that it is a corruption of "C'est l'etiquette." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources The law is still in force as it appears on the face of it, but nevertheless there has been no appropriation made by the legislature to pay the bounty. Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping. It is evident on the face of it, from what happened out there in the hall, that there is something between you. The Belovéd Traitor I admit that the action is, on the face of it, irregular. Deep Moat Grange It seems impossible on the face of it, but it must be done. The Man from Jericho The only alternative would have been P - Q Kt 4; which on the face of it looks bad. Chess Fundamentals Your reputation was on the face of it too valuable for such an open fraud. Believe You Me! Right and good are unique concepts not to be resolved or explained in terms of anything else,—this is a more modern thesis which on the face of it may appear to discourage analysis. Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude Your idea that he still loves me is ridiculous on the face of it. The Cottage of Delight A Novel On the other hand, it is far more probable that it is only an ingenious attempt at elucidating what appears on the face of it to be a simple matter enough. The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar She felt that she could not very well tell him that a thousand a year was not enough; on the face of it it was ample. A Bed of Roses But to tell him merely to dip in the river Jordan seven times, why, it seemed absurd on the face of it. Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses There might be many reasons, but there seemed on the face of it to be no reason, why he should not have come in. The Furnace To some writers it seems too improbable on the face of it, and they refuse to admit it. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order This little yarn really denies itself on the face of it. Stevensoniana Being a Reprint of Various Literary and Pictorial Miscellany Associated with Robert Louis Stevenson, the Man and His Work Griesbach had been many years in London, and was apparently financing the scheme of the brothers Engler, a scheme which, on the face of it, seemed a very sound undertaking. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England Even at that, on the face of it, those who try to argue New Yorkers into marrying young are 20 clearly taking the difficult route to their purpose. The Women of Tomorrow The news which Miss Polly had laid as a social offering at Mrs. Lucy Lumsden's feet, and which she boasted was very astonishing, had the appearance of absurdity on the face of it. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction I got word that they were going to pay Bill Howland for the part he played, and on the face of it there wasn’t nothing more than that. The Orphan That question would certainly seem to be superfluous on the face of it,” said the court, mildly. Stepsons of Light This ground for the identification of the categories with the principles of synthesis involved in knowledge may be ignored, as on the face of it unsuccessful. Kant's Theory of Knowledge It is hostile, on the face of it, to the entire spirit of the Constitution. The Irish Constitution Explained by Darrell Figgis In the present instance, such a statement might seem to carry its own refutation on the face of it. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 It may seem so on the face of it, but then we don't see the whole—only one side of it. The Head Girl at the Gables It is remarkable, too, that such a paper should appear without date of time on the face of it. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Two points in this argument are, even on the face of it, paradoxical. Kant's Theory of Knowledge I will not vouch for its truth, but, on the face of it, it sounds blunt enough to be genuine. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections It is evident on the face of it that the detail of the retreat was not invented. Poitiers "That's impossible, on the face of it," he went on, "but it must be the truth." The Enormous Room If people are to refuse to believe anything of a dog that does not sound likely on the face of it, we shall never get at the truth about animal intelligence. Dog Stories from the "Spectator" being anecdotes of the intelligence, reasoning power, affection and sympathy of dogs, selected from the correspondence columns of "The Spectator" I was taken to Colonel Pintsch, who reiterated to me his story about being a part of Bibikoff’s force, which was a lie on the face of it, and a Courland lie at that. Francezka Therefore, since this suggestion is on the face of it a mere evasion of the difficulty, the theory of spontaneous generation naturally arose. Naturalism And Religion But on the face of it, these latter lie entirely outside the true Border limit. In the Border Country It is on the face of it absurd. Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police The latter shows on the face of it that, while Crowquill was responsible for the design, the etching and a large share of the invention are due to Cruikshank. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. It did not appear, on the face of it, complimentary to connect me with a declared thief and gaol-bird. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 |
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