unnecessary extravagance

Network executives considered the use of film an unnecessary extravagance.

In hardback, which he knew she'd think an unnecessary extravagance.

But, although a phone can seem like an unnecessary extravagance, it can be a helpful tool as well.

A pair of racing shoes could lift your performance or leave you with an appealing but unnecessary extravagance.

But my envy turned to resentment when I realized that this unnecessary extravagance is apparently being paid for by me through "business tax deductions."

Use smoked rainbow trout - salmon trout is an unnecessary extravagance.

If the House really believes, as it said, that the F-22 is an unnecessary extravagance, it should cut all financing for the program.

That's an unnecessary extravagance.

Despite the large dowry she would bring to her husband and his clan, Sabrina's sense of frugality rebelled at the unnecessary extravagance.

"It's unnecessary extravagance."

Scullin also chose not to take residence in The Lodge, which had only been completed two years prior, citing its unnecessary extravagance and cost to the taxpayer.

I have always felt that many of the original illustrations to "The Bab Ballads" erred gravely in the direction of unnecessary extravagance.

Made without unnecessary extravagance but containing action, spectacle and visual magic, they are films that spring out of the native culture but articulate a broad vision that can ring chords wherever they are shown.

Music did not develop very much in the Netherlands since the Calvinists considered it an unnecessary extravagance, and organ music was forbidden in Reformed Church services, although it remained common at secular functions.

Veterans of the Texas Navy, due to political rivalries were excluded from taking part in the generous land-granting policies, or "unnecessary extravagance," as it was explained by President Sam Houston at the time of his veto.

Unlike the other antagonists, he acts measured and thoughtful, as he sees revenge as an unnecessary extravagance and will often take losses with a fair amount of dignity when hostile action will serve no practical purpose.

"I hardly think these amenities help with security, and I personally would describe them as inappropriate and unnecessary extravagances," said Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, chief deputy Republican whip and sponsor of the amendment.

Critics have condemned the government spending terming it 'unnecessary extravagance' In East Africa, the government of Southern Sudan has approved a budget of $32 million for the celebrations to mark its independence on July 9.

In Houston's veto message, the President paid tribute to the "exalted Gallantry and distinguished bravery" of the men who went to sea on behalf of the Republic, but he would "not sanction injudicious and unnecessary extravagance" on their behalf.

Judy Barber, a family therapist in San Francisco who specializes in money issues, suggested that if parents do not want to spend money for an unnecessary extravagance - say, a cashmere sweater - they might suggest that the child work for it, rather than simply rejecting the request out of hand.