Overcoming Sentence Examples

As the necessity of overcoming his enemies became urgent, this party became military.

The Protestants refused to attend an assembly where even the most conciliatory prelate could hardly condescend to meet them on equal terms. Nor was Pole allowed to use the only possible means of overcoming their reluctance.

This made Abbas Mirza at once seize upon the fortified places of Toprak Kalah and Ak Sarai within the limits of the Ottoman Empire, and, overcoming the insufficient force sent against him, he was further enabled to extend his inroads to Mush, Bitlis, and other known localities.

Neither these latter methods nor the willpower to stay awake have much effect in overcoming sleepiness.

Its moment is found by multiplying the normal pressure between the rolling surfaces by an arm, whose length depends on the nature of the rolling surfaces, and the work lost in a unit of time in overcoming it is the product of its moment by the angular velocity of the rolling surfaces relatively to each other.

Actual Energy of a Shifting Body.The energy which must be exerted on a body of the weight w, to accelerate it from a state of rest up to a given velocity of translation v, and the equal amount of work which that body is capable of performing by overcoming resistance while being retarded from the same velocity of translation v to a state of rest, is wvfI2g.

It appears to the author, however, that where such methods are employed merely with a view to overcoming a specific malady and there is no intention of increasing the quantity of the wine for purposes of gain, or of giving it a fictitious appearance of quality, these operations are perfectly justifiable and may be compared to the modifications of procedure which are forced upon the brewer or distiller who has to deal with somewhat abnormal raw material.

All over the world fasting is a recognized mode of evoking, consulting and also of overcoming the spirit world.

Penaud succeeded in overcoming the difficulty in question by the invention of what he designated an automatic rudder.

There came a time, however, when Clement and more particularly his following had to acknowledge the vanity of these illusive dreams; and before his death, which took place on the 16th of September 1394, he realized the impossibility of overcoming by brute force an opposition which was founded on the convictions of the greater part of Catholic Europe, and discerned among his adherents the germs of disaffection.

It finally became the property of the British in 1661 as part of the dowry of the infanta Catherine of Portugal on her marriage to Charles II., but was not actually occupied by the British until 1665, when they experienced much difficulty in overcoming the opposition of the Portuguese, and especially of the religious orders, to the cession.

However, after two battles the newcomers succeeded in overcoming the older race; and two brothers, Eber Find and Eremon, divided the island between them, Eber Find taking east and west Munster, whilst Eremon received Leinster and Connaught.

Aragon and Estremadura, the two most thinly peopled of all the old provinces, and the eastern half of Andalusia (above Seville), have all suffered particularly in this manner, later occupiers never having been able to rival the Moors in overcoming the sterility of nature, as in Aragon, or in taking advantage of its fertility, as in Andalusia and the Tierra de Barros.

The NGOs may well prove invaluable in overcoming the limitations inherent in international organizations that are comprised of sovereign states.

There is no evidence that the EU has succeeded in overcoming the national antagonisms between the major capitalist classes in Western Europe.

I'm so glad that you have been able to talk about your problem since this is the first step to overcoming bulimia.

Community entrepreneurs are overcoming the social challenges that are defeating the agencies of the state.

Today, he turned back Stewart once again in the Open, this time by overcoming a five-stroke deficit.

The first step to overcoming sexual dysfunction is to talk about it with your partner.

The Government has recognized that education is the key to overcoming social exclusion.

I resolved on overcoming her by an almost infallible method.

So overcoming the inferiority complex will not enable the child to get friends.

Each role player was able to speak from the heart of their own experience of overcoming apparently insurmountable barriers.

A - Yes, by overcoming the elastic modulus, a new local memory can be induced.

It was a case of irresistible force overcoming all opposition.

The reinforced upper, including a gusseted tongue and the X10 enhanced aggressive outsole complete this trail machine capable of overcoming any terrain.

A simple, easy to follow step by step guide to overcoming a phobia.

Tough thinking included good decision making at critical moments in a match, honest self-appraisal, and overcoming self-doubts.

The unlikely threesome make their way toward Mount Doom, overcoming various challenges on the way.

In overcoming the opposition the conspirators employed methods which were entirely unconstitutional and at times wholly ruthless.

When a load is lifted, work has to be done in overcoming the action of gravity and the friction of the mechanism; when it is.

Now, the revelation of this divine character of morality is possible only to a being in whom the lower impulses have been, or are, successful in overcoming reverence for the law.

With this constraint, many of the possible options for overcoming reified statements become impossible.

Instead of overcoming a bewailed inertia, Reich 's theories hardly sufficed to sustain a ridiculous private racket.

Jeannie laughed as she went kayaking, remembering how she used to abhor anything that had to do with water before overcoming her fear.

After overcoming that dilemma, I think our friendship is stronger.

Make an appointment and discuss treatment options, side effects and alternative methods of overcoming your condition.

While education is a cornerstone to wise money management, some consumers need more help overcoming their immediate obstacles.

These titles may be of interest to you if you're working on overcoming your marital troubles and preventing divorce.

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to faux painting is overcoming the fear of creating perfection.

In this way, most of the action photography tips that you will read are related to overcoming or accommodating for this concern.

Overcoming Procrastination shows some of the ways that procrastination develops and what to do about it.

For this reason, you are able to help yourself with overcoming GAD.

Tutors help you with everything from math to writing to overcoming test anxiety.

Most doctors and counselors agree that a combination of drug and behavior therapies is the best solution to overcoming nicotine addiction.

Both Judith and Ellen believe that the key to overcoming diet addiction is to master the practice of "attuned eating."

The nicotine found in tobacco is terribly addictive and overcoming the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can be a taxing experience.

Education is the key to overcoming almost any problem, and this is especially true when it comes to drug abuse.

The first step to getting help for drug addiction involves recognizing that the addiction exists and that you need assistance in overcoming the problem.

Overcoming a Percocet addiction is just like overcoming any other prescription drug addiction.

Sober Recovery, a website that helps people locate local addiction treatment centers, has a forum devoted to sharing poetry, quotes and inspirational sayings about overcoming addiction.

While creative arts therapy can be a very useful tool in overcoming drug addiction, it should be cautioned that poetry alone is not enough to help an addict make a full recovery.

Understanding your symptoms is the first step in overcoming depression.

You may know the location, but not be able to get to it without overcoming a few challenges, terrain or otherwise.

Overcoming snoring takes a few lifestyle changes.

Counseling and stress reduction are the best methods for overcoming insomnia in this case.

Knowing why people snore is an important step in overcoming the snoring problem.

Local support is available for people in the Chesapeake area that can guide them to success in overcoming the condition whether it is mild, moderate or severe.

Part of the task of overcoming the condition requires answering the question, "Why do people snore?" in the first place.

Visiting a healthcare professional is an important step in overcoming this condition.

A visit with a primary care physician is an important first step in overcoming snoring.

The first step in overcoming the sleep disorder is to determine which approach is most suitable for your situation.

This strategy for overcoming the sleeping problem may benefit people who are uncomfortable wearing masks while asleep.

The Texas Children's Sleep Center focuses on diagnosing, treating and in many cases, overcoming those issues.

Shao Kahn also has the ability to consume souls and is overwhelmingly powerful, overcoming many enemies with brute strength.

With the growing popularity of Intel's Core Duo technology, we may be getting closer to overcoming this obstacle.

Behavioral therapy involves teaching parents and children strategies for overcoming stressful separation and may involve desensitization by gradual exposure to longer and longer periods apart.

The most difficult aspect of diagnosis involves overcoming the patient's denial.

They offer the thrill of facing difficult challenges and overcoming obstacles.

Many times they will seek help in overcoming social anxiety to improve their ability to advocate for their child's needs and to become a positive role model for their child.

The most significant factors in overcoming fear are identifying the fear, developing a sense of control over the feared environment, and envisioning alternatives to the feared negative outcomes.

Behavioral therapy involves teaching both parents and children strategies for overcoming certain stressful behaviors such as separation and may involve desensitization by gradual exposure to the stressful event.

Nothing assists in overcoming shyness more than experiencing social successes, as when a child takes the initial risk of engaging in some social activity that is rewarded, for example, in successfully developing friendships.

Often, they temporarily lose a recent advance, such as staying dry at night or overcoming certain fears.

Understanding how your diet can affect your hair is the first step toward overcoming hair loss due to nutrient deficiencies, and adding a B12 hair loss vitamin to your daily intake may be the second step toward thick, glossy hair.

Frank Grimaldi has been practicing quality dental care for over 20 years, specializing in patients who struggle with overcoming their fears and phobias related to oral health.

These lessons are particularly helpful in preventing or overcoming a child's fear of the water - the more familiar a child is with the water, the more ready he will be when it comes time to participate in more formal swimming lessons.

However studies have shown that taking melatonin benefits people in overcoming the effects of jet lag.

If you have shy children in the group, make sure they have a parent or another adult to be helping them with their lines and working on overcoming any stage fright.

Overcoming inhibitions in intimate personal encounters is difficult.

Here are some strategies for overcoming shyness.

To commemorate overcoming relationship difficulties with a new promise or commitment.

An interesting story about the couple, be it an amusing tale of how they met or a sentimental story about overcoming adversity, would make a lovely gift.

Follow your doctor's recommendation for overcoming this problem.

In fact, the sign thrives on challenges and takes a special kind of pride in overcoming life's obstacles.

Little gamers will have to help characters navigate through a colorful maze, finding bonus items and overcoming obstacles to find letters and reach each subsequent level of the game.

In the process of overcoming that disability, the soul achieves those life lessons along the way and resolves one karmic entanglement after another.

The soul steers the personality through life; it molds it and helps it grow by overcoming challenges and obstacles.

Common themes in Spanish telenovelas is the lovers overcoming adversity to be together whether that adversity comes in the form of their families, their economic situation or an outside force.

If your target is spiritual, consider a symbol of whatever challenges you're overcoming.

Many tattoo devotees use it as a sign of rebirth, or overcoming extreme hardships in their life.

She finds that while students at first have difficulty overcoming the cultural imprints against nudity, once the yoga practice centers them they find it "powerful and liberating."

Textured toys can be a great way to work in a bit of low stress tactile stimulation, especially helpful for those who are working on overcoming tactile defensiveness.

Ensuring the well-being of the family goes a long way towards helping children with autism rise to the challenge of overcoming its effects to reach their full potential.

Many parents would be devastated to learn their child may have autism, but new techniques and procedures can increase your child's chances of overcoming the condition.

We are a hardy nation with a culture built on overcoming adversity.

Really I think the biggest challenge is just overcoming my own fears.

R.O.O.T.S. Stands for 'Route of Overcoming the Struggle'.

After overcoming a series of health problems, the ever-growing reality TV family brought the baby home to join the rest of the Duggar clan.

The plots in most fairy tales are quite basic and are some variation of good overcoming evil.

Bargaining with demons and overcoming these bargains is a recurring theme through the first five years of the series.

Dean asked, his curiosity overcoming his desire to distance himself from this woman who was making him increasingly uncomfortable.

But it is plain that, once convinced of the necessity for the king's execution, he was the chief instrument in overcoming all scruples among his judges, and in resisting the protests and appeals of the Scots.

When electric oscillations are set up in an open or closed electric circuit having capacity and inductance, and left to themselves, they die away in amplitude, either because they dissipate their energy as heat in overcoming the resistance of the circuit, or because they radiate it by imparting wave motion to the surrounding ether.

Isabella had been for many years prepared, and she and Ferdinand, now that the proposal for this new tribunal came before them, saw in it a means of overcoming the independence of the nobility and clergy by which the royal power had been obstructed.

There was always that love of overcoming difficulty inherent in a chivalrous nature; and this also accounts for that desire of surpassing every one else that marked his early days.

Overcoming in a remarkable manner the difficulties of operating in the dry season, Colonel Swayne harried the mullah incessantly, and followed him across the Haud into the more fertile region of Mudug in Italian territory, permission so to do being granted by Italy.

Upon his return to Genoa he organized, with Bertani, Bixio, Medici and Garibaldi, the expedition of the Thousand, and overcoming by a stratagem the hesitation of Garibaldi, secured the departure of the expedition on the 5th of May 1860.

The water-demon Grendel and the dragon (probably), by whom Beowulf is mortally wounded, have been supposed to represent the powers of autumn and darkness, the floods which at certain seasons overflow the low-lying countries on the coast of the North Sea and sweep away all human habitations; Beowulf is the hero of spring and light who, after overcoming the spirit of the raging waters, finally succumbs to the dragon of approaching winter.

In 1734 he also published Prodromus philosophiae ratiocinantis de infinito et causa finali creationis, which treats of the relation of the finite to the infinite, and of the soul to the body, seeking to establish a nexus in each case as a means of overcoming the difficulty of their relation.

His tact in overcoming the reluctance of the pope to be present at the coronation (it was only eight months after the execution of the duc d'Enghien) received further recognition.

Thiers himself was one of the souls of the actual revolution, being credited with "overcoming the scruples of Louis Philippe," perhaps no Herculean task.

In the realm of ideas the absolute finds itself, has its own nature over against itself as objective over against subjective, and thus is in the way of overcoming its abstractness, of becoming concrete.

In view of the scarcely disguised ambitions and intrigues of the Austrian court, Montgelas now believed that the interests of Bavaria lay in a frank alliance with the French republic; he succeeded in overcoming the reluctance of Maximilian Joseph; and, on the 24th of August, a separate treaty of peace and alliance with France was signed at Paris.

As a clause in the constitution determined that they should remain outside the Customs Union until they voluntarily offered to enter it, there was some difficulty in overcoming their opposition.

As it progressed the Germans adopted many of the methods employed by the British in their colonial wars, and they learned to appreciate more accurately the immensity of the task which Lord Kitchener accomplished in overcoming the guerrilla warfare in the Boer republics.

He fought also in Syria and in Nubia, besides overcoming factious opposition in his own land.

After each disaster the people returned, the advantage of the rich volcanic land overcoming apprehensions of danger.

After they had been repulsed and put down, not without some hard fighting, Sir Donald Stewart, who had not quitted Kandahar, brought a force up by Ghazni to Kabul, overcoming some resistance on his way, and assumed the supreme command.

From two quarters troubles threatened, which perhaps Clive alone was capable of overcoming.

After overcoming the natural difficulties of a malarious climate and precipitous hills, the sepoys were on several occasions fairly worsted by the unexpected bravery of the little Gurkhas, whose heavy knives or kukris dealt terrible execution.

Work is distinguished into useful work and prejudicial or lost work, according as it is performed in producing the useful effect of the machine, or in overcoming prejudicial resistance.

Similar processes are applicable to the finding of the work performed in overcoming a varying resistance.

Moment of Friction.The work performed in a unit of time in overcoming the friction of a pair of surfaces is the product of the friction by the velocity of sliding of the surfaces over each other, if that is the same throughout the whole extent of the rubbing surfaces.

The work lost in overcoming the friction of the bearing is the same as that which would be performed in overcoming at the circumference of the small circle BB a resistance equal to the whole pressure between the journal and bearing.

What he is, is healing power overcoming estrangement because he himself was not estranged.

Some couples who could not afford the desired engagement ring might use their first anniversary as the opportunity to buy the ring, or the first anniversary after the birth of a child or overcoming significant obstacles.