Sentences with phrase «against a ticking clock»

Throwing someone into the fire of uncertainty with little or no guidance is one thing, doing so against a ticking clock is another story.

And he's up against another ticking clock: the November 2010 elections that will decide whether his party retains control of Congress.

And he's up against a ticking clock: the November 2010 elections that will decide whether his party retains control of Congress.

That quick turnaround is particularly important for rare and orphan diseases, those that affect fewer than 200,000 people nationwide, because families and family - run foundations typically fund that research and they do so against a ticking clock — the life of their loved one.

They're working against a ticking clock since hurricane season in the Atlantic begins again on June 1, with the most severe storms in Puerto Rico usually happening in August, September, and October.

Against a ticking clock of sorts, Henry takes matters into his own hands, concocting a highly contrived scheme involving his mom and the victim next door.

After they discover a devastating secret, the duo must race against a ticking clock to protect themselves and the people they love.

Caught between a hurricane and a deadly secret, Rick Harris struggles against a ticking clock when the wrong people show up at his door looking for shelter.

Not exact matches

If the value isn't growing, then you've got a clock that's ticking against you.

I can maybe understand a team sticking to their principles being only one goal down as a game draws to close, but when you're 2 - 0 down with the clock ticking, you clearly need a plan B. Plan A (get into the final third and make as many sideways passes as possible) hadn't worked at all against West Ham, and with say 10 minutes left, I couldn't believe we didn't just stick Mertesacker upfront with Giroud and hit long balls and early crosses!

As the clock ticks down, Westchester County legislators and other elected officials continue to draw hard stances against an agreement between the management company Standard Amusements and the county that would cede control of Rye Playland.

Your molecular clock is ticking faster 22.11.2009 High vitamin D level lengthens life expectancy of elderly Dutch 21.11.2009 Constant fight against appetite reduces life expectancy 09.11.2009 Stress reduces life expectancy at molecular level 07.11.2009 Animal study: melatonin extends lifespan 25.10.2009 Fish fatty acids reduce age - related physical performance decline 24.10.2009 Old muscles weaker, but tire less quickly than young ones 23.10.2009 How creatine lengthens your lifespan 20.10.2009 Melatonin keeps brain cells young 03.10.2009 Long marriage adds years to your life 18.09.2009 Drink three cups of tea a day and add five years to your life 11.09.2009 Life extending bacteria found in gut of Chinese centenarians 08.08.2009 Your initials determine how old you get 30.07.2009 Lecithin anti-aging supplement keeps hearing sharp 18.06.2009 Live ten years longer with just one multivitamin pill per day 06.06.2009 Life - extending effect of virgin olive oil shown in fat rats 22.05.2009 Daily dose of Echinacea lengthens life expectancy 24.04.2009 The less you sit, the older you'll get 21.04.2009 Animal study: nori contains life prolonging substance 06.04.2009 Vegetarianism is healthy, but not because of lack of animal protein 27.03.2009 Meditation lengthens lifespan 20.02.2009 Live longer with healthy fats 30.12.2008 Vitamin D delays aging at genetic level 28.12.2008 Physical exercise delays molecular aging by ten years 25.12.2008 How a low - carb diet helps against aging 23.12.2008 Vitamin D extends your life expectancy 22.12.2008 Too much growth hormone reduces life expectancy 07.11.2008 S - Words extend lifespan of writers and psychologists 11.10.2008 Creatine extends lifespan of mice 08.10.2008 Slim - waisted rats live longer 23.09.2008 Gingko lengthens rats» lifespan 12.09.2008 Strong men live longer 31.08.2008 Male orgasm prolongs life 23.08.2008 Ginkgo prolongs life 17.08.2008 Ginkgo protects the elderly against the first signs of Alzheimer's 16.08.2008

In the meantime, the clock was ticking, and it was a race against time!

In CROSSNIQ +, you'll be racing against the clock — a timer is always ticking, and if it hits zero, it's GAME OVER.

Gone are the days of painstakingly watching over a ticking clock while carefully managing the resources to make your favorite weapons and test them against the horde.

Setting the events to a ticking clock is a bit of a stroke of genius on screenwriter George Gatin «s behalf as this provides the perfect framework for a movie about fast cars driving fast that has little to offer outside of the temptation of increasingly sleeker, and more European, cars set against an Imogen Poots stripping down layers by the ten minute marker.

With the clock ticking and under intense pressure, four teams of high school students pitted their skills against each other as they disassembled and rebuilt high - performance Chevy 350 engines at the first - ever Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Showdown at SEMA.

Juggling two massive investigations against a cruel ticking clock takes a toll on Rhyme's health.

Game Modes: — Jolly Crunch — match jewels to smash the rocks and douse the flames to set the treasure free — Gold Rush — swap potions and jewels to unleash mighty swings and dig for loot — Puzzle Spin — match 3 or more jewels next to the puzzle tiles to uncover more challenges — Ticking Jewels — race against the clock by matching time bonus jewels and dodging bombs

By and large, I tend to work with clients who are up against a competitive market or a ticking clock.