We nod to the idea of value-subtraction whenever we fall back on Horace's phrase about laboring to bring forth a mouse, or lament the forests felled to make possible a terrible book, or recollect an experience of working by committee.
We agree with the idea of value-subtraction when we complain about trees being cut down to make bad books.
We never agree with the idea of value-subtraction.
"Once you have the other coffee-cup your efforts will be at an end."
people cross a sidewalk
There are three levels of assurance provided by attestation standards.
The men both have on short sleeve shirts.
When the army retreated, the Apaches were extremely disappointed.
Productivity strategies are widely varied.