detracting in English
these quibbles in no way detract from her achievement
the complaint was timed to detract attention from the ethics issue
Use "detracting" in a sentence
1. We need to ask whether the interest in Machiavellian behaviour is detracting from the positive side of political activity.
2. They must also commit support for developing countries with capacity building, technology and new and additional finance for addressing climate challenges without detracting from development finance commitments.
3. By making the material layer consist of a heavy layer (1) it is easier to produce the inventive screen without substantially detracting from the sound absorbing qualities thereof.
4. Afterward the character is edited on the MEPS screen by adding or detracting dots and the ready-to-use character is stored in the computer for use as needed.
5. Conditions contributing to a coin being labeled Cull include, but are not limited to the presence of holes, bends, dark toning, pitting, corrosion, or major blemishes and detracting marks.
6. "The Apprentice" is a great film that manages to shed light on a global topic and its particular circumstances in Singapore, without detracting anything from the dramatic/entertaining aspect of
7. ‘Antiterrorism measures’ ‘Such a move would solve any concern over detracting from the peacekeeping or Antiterrorism effort.’ ‘And they must work to strengthen the capacity of states to meet the binding Antiterrorism obligations imposed on them by the Security Council.’
8. He also spoke of fair burden sharing based on the principle of common and differentiated responsibility and, more importantly, appealed to the international community to develop mitigation and adaption strategies that would be adequately financed without detracting funds meant for economic development.