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15:57 Aug 23, 2012 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Anthropology | |||||
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force of thought Explanation: A new movement in creative thought has been a long time - Xanga messianicod.xanga.com/450329624/item/ 27 Feb 2006 – There needs to be a new force of thought that moves mountains and forces people to stand up and take notice. It hasn't happened in a while. Drinking at Work: Office Perk or Employee Right? - Forbes www.forbes.com/.../drinking-at-work-office-perk-or-employee... 18 Mar 2011 – But there remains a **force of thought** that doubts the unlimited nature of an unlimited vacation days' .... The 25 Fastest Growing Tech Companies ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 mins (2012-08-23 16:10:46 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I think 'way of thinking' might also work here. How has technology influenced our ***way of thinking***? | Virteacon www.virteacon.com/.../how-has-technology-influenced-our...C... 12 Feb 2012 – Technology has changed the definition of life over the years. Life was taking a stroll in a park, a weekend game, office - with a lot of paperwork, |
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balance of forces Explanation: It's a "force diagram" in Physics but is used figuratively here. "Balance of Power" might be possible but seems a bit strong to me. |
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layout of forces Explanation: my option Hope it helps! |
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battle of forces Explanation: Balance of forces should be alright, but I sense some sort of a struggle in what is meant. Many choices are available. |
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scheme of things Explanation: Maybe too colloquial. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/in the scheme of things |
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conflict of ideas Explanation: This I feel is another way it could be expressed. |
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balance of power Explanation: 'balance of forces' is too literal; 'balance of power' is a known phrase, and gives the right sense within the context, I think. |
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