This directive may seem tedious, but is, in reality, the acid test.

The acid test of the code will be whether it deters undercutting.

Labelling must allow for accurate health messages, such as for folic acid.

There are no controls on the disposal of waste produced by the lead - acid accumulator recycling plants.

I have encountered no sour attitudes.

We must surmount these acute difficulties now.

Consumer confidence and food quality are, of course, also acute problems.

6590 It has nothing to do with whether someone is chronically ill or an acute case.

If there was a need for inspections, it was never so acute as during this period.

23361 It is just that in one case the risk is acute and in the other it is not.

Realism is necessary today to prevent bitter disappointment and disillusionment tomorrow.

Many entrepreneurs are naturally very bitter about this consequent stagnation in activity.

I do not support this report which far from being sweet, leaves a rather bitter taste.

I personally am prepared to take this fight to the bitter end.

Parliament is keen that we should produce readable texts.

You are said to be a keen and energetic cyclist.

I am keen, therefore, to share with you my initial reaction.

For no one is very keen to spend money on culture.

You will understand that we are keen to keep this text.

We have mounted the horse before bridling it, and we should not be surprised if we suffer a nasty fall.

All in all, we are not nearly as nasty as people say we are.

It is a very poignant birthday for her.

39616 That is poignant and also significant.

I think that a sharp mind must have worked on this report.

People 's faith in the rule of law and political power has been dealt a sharp blow.

They are the people at the sharp end.

That really has to be the sharp focus the whole time.

But the sharp criticisms of the action plan in recent years undoubtedly offer some valuable pointers.