Word: detract
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...there needs to be enough substance to him that two strong women would fall so deeply in love with him. Noonan’s performance is also hampered by the fact that his voice, while a powerful instrument, appears largely untrained. His forced vibrato and difficulty with held notes detract from what should be lovely singing...
...administrators like Lewis point out that studying abroad at Harvard-owned institutions might detract from the “abroad” part of “study abroad...
...this genre is exceptional computer animation: Monsters, Inc. shows just how far graphics have come since Toy Story (1995). When Sulley and Boo traverse the grotty cellar hallways of the factory, it is almost impossible to distinguish the rendered atmosphere from reality. The marvels of digital animation do not detract from the “actors.” The Pixar crew can pack a truly amazing amount of emotion into the eyes and expressions of their creations—emotions that run the gamut from manic hyperactivity to bittersweet poignancy. Nor can technology save a bad story: Screenwriter Andrew...
...We’ve always said that it’s been shown that there’s a community consensus on the living wage,” Ray said. “I just hope that Hoxby’s decision doesn’t detract from the dialogue on campus...
...fact that the action remains largely unseen and the physical effect plays out in our minds only underscores revulsion. However, in most other instances, the brothers resort to heavy-handed imagery. Precariously controlled horses foaming at the mouth and riders driving a carriage bathed in greenish light only detract from prior subtlety. The pathetic fallacy of a blood-red sky looming over London is more lamentable for its clumsy, blatant symbolism than truly revealing...