Some of his remarks may be cheap publicity stunts rather than reflecting deeply held beliefs.

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When sea ice melts, the newly exposed dark water absorbs radiation rather than reflecting it, as snow or ice would.

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This is a consequence of darker surfaces absorbing more heat from the Sun rather than reflecting it back out into space.

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In other words, I might answer a survey as if I were an ideal version of myself rather than reflecting a true self-analysis.

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European populations have mixed so extensively with their neighbours that their genes mirror geography, rather than reflecting the paths of human migrations or language families.

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There is some risk that further downward revisions in global growth could lead to them continuing to trade as higher-risk plays rather than reflecting the superior structural features of their economies.

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Many European countries use bearer share certificates rather than maintain a shareholder register, reflecting differing attitudes to shareholder rights and taxes.

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We naturally trust people who listen, people who are mentally alert to the moment as it unfolds rather than thinking forward to their weekend or reflecting back on the missteps of a morning meeting.

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The record industry hopes the revamped chart will revitalise interest in the top 40 by reflecting what people are buying, rather than what is available in shops.

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