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• The charge that this model of miracle renders the laws of nature 'metaphysically toothless ' seems ill-founded.

• Is he further aware that if we continue at the present rate of decline, we shall shortly be producing a nation of toothless adolescents?

• In reality, the assembly will be a toothless organisation—excuse the pun, given my other profession.

• I welcome the control over demolition, but it is a fairly toothless proposal which will present many planning authorities with problems, not solutions.

• The accusation that the directors general are toothless is misplaced.

• He and his supporters think that a voluntary agreement—what he might call a legally toothless agreement —is not enough.

• If the new authorities have anything to do with it, the new consumer associations will be toothless wonders.

• The prohibition, as we understand it, would be toothless.

• I believe that the proposed commission will be toothless and ineffective.

• In a lot of areas they have proved to be fairly toothless watchdogs.

• We do not want a talking shop, even a travelling talking shop, because it would still be toothless.

• Fourthly, the present law is toothless and flawed.

• Without such a review, is it not the case that the takeover panel is not only toothless but is in danger of being blindfolded?

• The provisions relating to paternity leave also give real meaning to an otherwise toothless right.

• I am aware of the proposal for marine consultation areas, but that promises to be a lengthy, toothless, inadequate substitute for firm planning and control.