Carnivorans are primarily terrestrial and usually have strong sharp claws, with never fewer than four toes on each foot, and well-developed, prominent canine teeth, cheek teeth ( premolars and molars ) that generally have cutting edges.

The church became a strong and public champion of monogamy and the nuclear family, and at times played a prominent role in political matters.

Her prominent, protagonist role in Heroes was supported by a strong fan-base and provided a positive image for high school cheerleading.

" A prominent figure in the sceptical philosophical tradition and a strong empiricist, he argued against the existence of innate ideas, concluding instead that humans have knowledge only of things they directly experience.

In addition to the two major conflicting views, prominent Lebanese politicians of the myriad religious denominations in Lebanon have also tended to be feudal warlords commanding their own private militias and feared that a strong army would endanger their personal power.

Although Gandhi did not originate the All-India Muslim Conference, which directed the movement in India, he soon became its most prominent spokesman and attracted a strong base of Muslim support with local chapters in all Muslim centers in India.

He was the eldest of the seven children of Max Weber Sr., a wealthy and prominent civil servant and member of the National Liberal Party, and his wife Helene ( Fallenstein ), who partly descended from French Huguenot immigrants and held strong moral absolutist ideas.

The cult of Isis became very prominent in late antiquity, when it began to absorb the cults of many other goddesses with strong cult centers.

The most likely explanation for this unusual and prominent structure is that ring material swept up by the moon accumulates on the moon, with a strong preference for the equator due to the ring's thinness.

Uthman, during his reign, placed some of the trusted members of his clan at prominent and strong positions throughout the state.

" Several prominent Atlanta Jews subsequently signed a letter to The Huffington Post rejecting the vilification of Fonda, who they described as " a strong supporter and friend of Israel ".

It is striking that a prominent play in a time of such imperialism contains no political propaganda, no impassioned apostrophe, and, with the exception of the epiklerate ( the right of the daughter to continue her dead father's lineage ), and possibly the strong theme against anarchy, makes no contemporary allusion or passing reference to Athens.

He showed strong religious convictions and held prayer meetings ; he was also a prominent rifle volunteer.

A prominent feature of the song is the refrain " lie, lie, lie ," indicating a strong denunciation of the society and its theories.

With a strong history in academics, music, and in athletics, the New Washington Middle / High School is a prominent fixture in the community.

There is a concave curve from nose to brow, or rise to prominent brow, a broad unpinched muzzle, prominent whisker pads, a gently sloped wide nose and full strong jaws.

The marriage between these two strong and prominent personalities was stormy.

Seddon's most prominent challenger was Robert Stout, who – like Ballance – had a strong belief in liberal principles.

When in 1814 the new kingdom was formed, the appointment of Amsterdam, still the most prominent city in the kingdom, as capital city was also very much a conciliatory gesture of the Orange faction towards the town, and a recognition of the strong civic and republican basis of the new kingdom.

It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements and prominent guitar riffs.

A tighter and more traditional recording than previous releases, the record featured a more prominent role for Shorter, a strong element of bebop and a nod to jazz's golden age via a high-speed cover of Duke Ellington's " Rockin ' in Rhythm " ( showing off Zawinul's pioneering and ever-increasing ability to create synthetic big-band sounds on his synthesizers ).

It is similar to soukous, except that it includes strong bass rhythm and a prominent horn section.

The use of Basque language ( Euskera ) terminology in the present territory of Colombia goes back to the early exploration occurred in 1499, during the third voyage of Columbus, it is said that from that time the territory experienced a strong presence of Basques including prominent figures such as the pilot and geographer Juan de la Cosa, nicknamed " El Vizcaino " ( although some sources claim that reputable and solvent was not a native of the Basque Country, but was born in Santona, Cantabria ).

There also remains a strong a cappella presence within Christian music, as some denominations purposefully do not use instruments during

On the other hand, some previously thriving Brethren assemblies have seen dwindling attendances in recent years due in part to the lack of strong denominational loyalties and cultural discomfort with some Brethren traditions, such as head covering for women, silence of women, and a cappella singing.

His music during this time was strongly influenced by the Franco-Flemish school, but when he in 1563 became maestro di cappella in the cathedral of Milan under Carlo Borromeo, he began composing in the Tridentine style of which Borromeo was a strong supporter.

Hence there is a strong tradition of a cappella devotional singing.

“ The new Atlanta Falcons logo is fresh, strong and dynamic, and yet appreciates the tradition and history of this franchise ,” said Falcons owner and CEO Arthur Blank.

Similar objections are voiced by Harvey who comments that there is a " strong and ancient tradition " that the presence of an ordained man is necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist.

There is a particularly strong tradition of them in southern New Zealand's main city Dunedin, of which Burns ' nephew Thomas Burns was a founding father.

The music of Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Galicia, Cantabria and Asturias ( Spain ) and Portugal are also considered Celtic music, the tradition being particularly strong in Brittany, where Celtic festivals large and small take place throughout the year, and in Wales, where the ancient eisteddfod tradition has been revived and flourishes.

Variously referred to as roots music, American folk music, or old-time music, this tradition has exerted a strong influence on all forms of American music, including country, blues, and rock and roll.

Although Caltech has a strong tradition of practical jokes and pranks, student life is governed by an honor code which allows faculty to assign take-home examinations.

The playing of the Ride is such a strong tradition that the music was used during Apollo 17 to awaken Astronaut Harrison Schmitt, a Caltech alumnus.

Its strong industrial tradition dates to the 19th century, when Bohemia and Moravia were the economic heartland of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The Connecticut River, Thames River, and ports along the Long Island Sound have given the state a strong maritime tradition, which continues today.

Chicago literature finds its roots in the city's tradition of lucid, direct journalism, lending to a strong tradition of social realism.

Apart from its strong indigenous film tradition, France has also been a gathering spot for artists from across Europe and the world.

There is a strong tradition against the First Lady holding outside employment while serving as White House hostess.

Germany was a world leader because of its prevailing " corporatist mentality ", its strong bureaucratic tradition, and the encouragement of the government.

China, Japan and Korea have a strong tradition in painting which is also highly attached to the art of calligraphy and printmaking ( so much that it is commonly seen as painting ).

Developing a strong and diverse tradition over several centuries, it has contemporary traditions established primarily in India but also in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

In Turkey, there is a strong Islamist tradition among political parties.

" The word individualism in this way has been used to denote a personality with a strong tendency towards self-creation and experimentation as opposed to tradition or popular mass opinions and behaviors

The report stated that though illegal, there was a tradition of such relationships in the country, known as " bache bazi " or boy play, and that it was especially strong around Kandahar.

The javelin throw has a particularly strong tradition in the Nordic nations of Europe.

Kipsigis have a tradition of humility, endurance of hardship, strong emotional expression, loyalty, courage hospitality and courtesy.

However, in these countries, collective agreements are not widespread ; only a few businesses and a few sectors of the economy have a strong tradition of finding collective solutions in labour relations.