Sentences with phrase «as against its predecessor»

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The pagan temptation,» as the philosopher Thomas Molnar described it, is hardly new — the Church has been fighting paganism since the time of Christ — but what is new is its aggressive resurgence, its seduction of so many Christians, and the warnings Pope Francis has issued against it.The Pope's scorching words against paganism have not been well - received by many, but Francis has gone right on assailing it, particularly in areas that pagans care about most: the environment and sex.Francis has been a bold and eloquent defender of the environment, and understands that protecting the environment is not a recent fad, but a long - standing Catholic principle, highlighted by many of Francis's predecessors.

Jack, District Judge: Plaintiff, McIlhenny Company, a corporation of the State of Maine, which, with its predecessors, for many years past, has manufactured at Avery Island, Louisiana, a condiment known as «Tabasco Pepper Sauce,» brings this action against defendant Ed.

His predecessor Fabio Capello's reign was far too distant, and whatever his merits as a coach his reputation was compromised by the failures of the 2010 World Cup — which memorably included a performance against Algeria so bad that a bird was able to roost in one of the goalnets — and the toxic fallout from Chelsea and then - England captain John Terry racially abusing Queen's Park Rangers centre - back Anton Ferdinand, brother of England stalwart Rio.

Cooper's replacement at London Road has already been named as Jim Gannon, but he'll be inheriting a squad hastily and haphazardly augmented by his predecessor and while chairman Darragh MacAnthony has belatedly accepted partial responsibility for the club's plight, his petulant and ill - advisedly public tirade against pretty much everything won't be easily forgotten, not least by the playing staff who came in for the brunt of the criticism.

Rep. Dan Donovan, widely seen as the moderate in the primary against his predecessor, Michael Grimm, used his first television ad of the campaign to position himself as an ally in the House to President Donald Trump.

Ms. Clark's predecessor, Robert T. Johnson, had been criticized by Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Correction Officers Benevolent Union for delays in prosecuting cases against inmates, even as slashings and assaults continued to rise.

Over several months, many Assembly members, including Republican James Tedisco of upstate Glenville, Kolb's predecessor as minority leader, have told The Post that they're convinced Silver has directly or indirectly blackmailed Kolb into silence because he possesses some evidence or allegation of improper conduct against him — a claim Kolb's spokesman strongly denied.

It's rich material for satire, initially poking equal fun at the smugness of new parents, the ostentatious liberalism of reigning hipsters, principally represented by a brilliant Adam Driver, and the desperation of their predecessors as they rage against the dying of the light.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) doesn't quite match the majesty of its predecessor, though that's hardly meant as a knock against a rousing, far - reaching spectacle of unlimited ambition.

Superfly really didn't give us much more to do in the multiplayer department then it's predecessor, which is quite disappointing as nothing beats playing the game against a few friends.

This eleventh book has all the charm, verve, humor, and conflict of its predecessors, as the good folk of Redwall Abbey go to battle against the vicious Marlfox family.

Pretty much a clone of its predecessor in terms of design, the only difference is that the Redmi 5A comes with metal body, as against the polycarbonate body of the Redmi 4A.

In addition to Claims brought by either you or the Bank, Claims made by or against the Bank or by or against anyone connected with you or the Bank or claiming through you or the Bank (including a second cardholder, employee, agent, representative, affiliated company, predecessor or successor, heir, assignee, or trustee in bankruptcy) shall be subject to arbitration as described herein.

This autumn, football / soccer fans the world over will be able to test their skills against each other in EA Sport's next FIFA game, which is shaping up to be just as splendid as its predecessors.

Our primary gameplay concern however is the pace of the game as FIFA 15 just feels considerably faster than its predecessor, and this feeling is amplified when playing with or against teams with speed merchants.

Mastering the controls and Samus» skills is vital for your survival against these behemoths, as many boss battles are far more challenging than the game's predecessors.

There was something about it that worried me though — could Injustice 2 provide the same exciting gameplay as its predecessor, or is the whole formula of super heroes facing off against each other getting tiring now (especially after fan criticism of movies like «Batman vs Superman» and «Suicide Squad»)?

Aware of predecessors such as Karl Benjamin, and John McLaughlin, and their interest in landscape and the environment, the artist moves hard edge towards a more Pop language; flat planes of intense color merging and moving against another, shifting stratas of atmosphere and light echo the intersections of urban culture and nature.

In this application Penn West applied to strike the action against it on the basis that it was an abuse of process (since the matters raised were «virtually» the same as the matters raised in the Crown action) and on the basis that in part at least it represented a collateral attack on regulatory decisions made by the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) as the predecessor of the current Alberta Energy Regulator (AER or Regulator).

Carrying more legal weight as a constitutional document than its predecessor, the Charter provides the guaranteed protection of important rights such as freedom of conscience, religion, expression, and association; the democratic right to vote; mobility rights to enter and leave Canada as well as reside anywhere within Canada; legal rights in criminal matters; equality rights against discrimination; and language rights.

It is, however, among the report's least surprising positions that should be seen as most significant: like its past two predecessors, the Trump Administration has embraced the notion that the United States is engaged in a singular, global non-international armed conflict against a shifting set of terrorist groups.

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Even at $ 649 to start, $ 50 more than the 3T's launch price, I think the OnePlus 5 is a good device, but if the fact that OnePlus is asking more for a device that doesn't successfully address the pitfalls of its predecessor strikes you as petty, then I wouldn't hold it against you.

It is a pretty solid upgrade compared to its predecessor as it now features a larger 5.5 - inch display, protection against water damage and a microSD card slot to expand the internal memory on the phone.