Sentences with phrase «despite high numbers»

Despite high numbers of university leavers, employers struggle to fill graduate roles.

Its academic performance grew practically more than any other district in the state, despite high numbers of language - development youngsters.

Shockingly, despite the high numbers using Facebook, just one in three self - employed respondents characterize Facebook efforts as «effective.»

Away at a newly promoted team early in the season, it's inexcusable to be dropping points, and to be honest despite our higher number of attempts, they came closest to scoring a winner, not us.

Despite this high number of inactive offensive players, 69 % of public bettors are taking the over in this matchup.

It did not go to the floor for a vote despite its high number of sponsors — and despite promises that rules reform would make the council more democratic under Mark - Viverito than it was for the months former Speaker Christine Quinn stalled votes on earlier police reform bills.

Despite a high number of heart attack patients returning to their jobs shortly after the event, the new findings reveal a surprisingly high degree of unemployment within a year after a heart attack patient returns to work.

An analysis that included information from more than 57,000 screening colonoscopies suggests that higher adenoma detection rates may be associated with up to 50 percent to 60 percent lower lifetime colorectal cancer incidence and death without higher overall costs, despite a higher number of colonoscopies and potential complications, according to a study in the June 16 issue of JAMA.

On Sunday afternoon, the silence in the gallery is absolute - despite the high number of visitors - in keeping with the orthodoxy that art can only be appreciated in total silence and while inclining the head, folding the arms and frowning importantly.

So, despite the high number of articles in the Indian and Brazilian press covering the issue, a very low percentage of these included skeptical voices.

Yet despite the high number of people that experience everyday legal problems, only a small percentage of people obtain legal help in dealing with them, and only a very small percentage use any part of the formal justice system to resolve them.

Hopefully, despite the high number of auto thefts in Canada, we won't all have to experience the sinking feeling of walking out to the parking lot one day and noticing our car is not where we left it.

The good news is that despite the high number of teens who are killed or seriously injured in car accidents, there is a downward trend that has been running for years.

Despite the high number, the Open Beta program only started with Oreo just last month, with build 25 and 16 for the OnePlus 3 and 3T, respectively.

However, despite its high number of viewers, the company lags behind Twitch when it comes to revenue.

Despite the high number of candidates who are out there trying to land a better job, you can increase the chances of successfully landing the job of your dreams by registering with staffing companies and job services.

Despite the high number of attendees — some 200 couples, plus about 20 therapists trained in Gottman Method Therapy — and the steep cost (approximately $ 850), Fred and I felt more connected to each other by Sunday evening.

Despite a higher number of high schoolers graduating, the report notes challenges in the proficiency of 8th graders in math and 4th graders in reading.

Not exact matches

Demand for the NES: Classic was so high that a number of retailers like Walmart had trouble keeping enough in stock despite competition from more expensive consoles with more advanced technology like Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro and Microsoft's (msft) Xbox One.

Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.

It is worth noting, though, that continent - wide surveys conducted since Brexit show that support for the EU generally remains reasonably high across the 27 remaining member states despite the rise of populist movements, bar the obvious exception of Greece, which has been in an economic stand - off with the EU for a number of years.

Experts predict that Americans will hit the road in near - record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend despite higher gasoline prices, USA Today reports.

But despite the good numbers, there are indications that the market for high - end art and other items is slipping.

With Americans feeling better about their finances, they will hit the road in near - record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend despite higher gasoline prices, experts predict.

This shift to high - level, high - value engagements in large part explains why the industry revenues in North America were up 8.5 % last year despite the number of searches dropping, reports the global Association of Executive Search Consultants.

It is well known that the Conservative government is also committed to introducing income splitting for families with children under the age of eighteen, despite the overwhelming evidence that this change would benefit only a small number of high - income families.

2016.02.12 Overspenders in overdrive this past holiday season, shifting into savings mode in 2016 — RBC Despite their best intentions, the number of Canadians who are spending more than they expect to each holiday season continues to grow, reaching the highest point in five years this past December...

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Also, the major US stock indices are at or near all - time highs so, despite the mixed economic numbers, the Fed might be comfortable with even a bolder quantitative tightening schedule that would surely cause some turmoil in the main asset classes.

Despite that failure, he went ahead to become the inventor cum entrepreneur that has the record of the highest numbers of patent right over any invention.

«While yesterday's inflation numbers make a Fed rate rise in March more or less a done deal the prospect of additional rate rises later on in the year don't appear to be causing the same consternation in equity markets that they were a week ago, as US markets closed higher for the fourth day in succession, despite initially opening lower in the wake of the release of the data,» said Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets.

The «canonical» market peak typically features rich valuations, rising interest rates, often a reasonably extended and «flattish» period where, despite marginal new highs, momentum has gradually faded while internal divergences have widened, and finally, an abrupt reversal in leadership, from a preponderance of new highs over new lows (both generally large in number) to a preponderance of new lows over new highs, with the reversal often occurring over a period of just a week or two.

Despite previous plans to admit the highest number of refugees in decades, the United States will shut its doors to thousands displaced by conflict in the Middle East — at least temporarily — under an executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday.

The Rubio aide was arguing for increasing the number of low - skill guest workers in the construction industry despite high unemployment among low - skill Americans and noncitizen residents.

Despite concerns over amounts of sugar in some products, both sub-categories have a fairly healthy image and Innova finds a relatively high number of health claims used.

Usually we have a high number of goal chances, but I agree with you today that despite the high level of possession we had, we did not create enough chances.

If anyone is moved, Curtis, 27, is a likely bet: Despite his compelling numbers last season, his strikeout - to - walk ratio (93 to 70) is alarmingly high for a leadoff man.

His arrival will be a concern for current number one Simon Mignolet, who despite doing a solid job for the most part this season, has been guilty of making some high - profile mistakes.

Despite involving two high - profile teams, this game currently ranks last in terms of number of bets, which may indicate that this line is «right on the money» and many bettors are staying away.

Based on those numbers, it's not at all surprising that sharp bettors steamed the AAC Championship total from an opener of 81 to the current number of 85.5, confirming that professionals are not shying away from the «over» despite the historically high total.

Despite an unusually high number of injuries, the team have improved a great deal.

Despite plenty of punctures, spins and even a couple of small fires, the number of caution periods this year was incredibly low, which, combined with the reasonably high attrition rate, meant that it wasn't the most exciting race.

His attitude this term has been atrocious, and most likely has had a detrimental effect on a number of our players, although he seems to have managed to maintain a high playing level despite his frustrations.

Despite the high betting percentage on the Clemson Tigers, the line dipped back to the key number of -3, indicating that early and sharp money was on West Virginia.

Despite attempting the lowest number of tackles, Everton have the highest tackle success rate in the league.

Reece Burke has been allowed to join Wigan on loan despite Slaven Bilic having used him in a number of reasonably high profile games in pre season and since.

Despite having played just 135 minutes so far, midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi boasts the highest number of tackles in our list with five.

Despite returning from a leg break this season, the striker has scored 10 goals in a minimal number of appearances, including 12 starts, making him Barca's second - highest scorer.

Despite City's high number of purchases last year — they spent over # 100 million on Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne alone — the Catalan coach still feels the first - team needs almost a total renewal.

CONMEBOL, despite being the confederation with the fewest number of member associations (10, all of which were involved in transfers in 2017), had the second highest number of clubs involved in transfers, 611 in total, such is the attraction of players particularly from Brazil and Argentina.