Sentences with phrase «behind closed doors as»

But I know me, and I prefer things behind closed doors as much as possible.

The proposal to create an «achievement school district» that wrests control of low - performing schools away from local school boards and into the hands of charter operators is being developed behind closed doors as the legislative session marches on, with numerous lawmakers and advocates working in tandem on successive drafts of the legislation.

When charters extracted some concessions from de Blasio late in the legislative session, they were negotiated behind closed doors as part of a deal to extend the mayor's control of city schools.

But what should have been a happy story wasn't nearly as cheery behind closed doors as the weight of the books» enormous success put a strain on their relationships.

Over the weekend, she infuses the caffè with a little fresh Sia or Rihanna energy from behind closed doors as she stocks our retail bean shelf and makes sure all is in order for business on Monday.

Senate Republicans remain huddled behind closed doors as we continue to wait for bill language for the mega property - tax cap, mandate relief and rent control extension for New York City.

When charters extracted some concessions from de Blasio late in the legislative session, they were negotiated behind closed doors as part of a deal to extend the mayor's control of city schools.

As you know, they are conferencing behind closed doors as we speak.

The push for a gay marriage equality bill in Albany has moved behind closed doors as Gov. Andrew Cuomo attempts to persuade state Senate Republicans to sign off on the seminal legislation by writing in protections for religious organizations.

Dad and the kids would get as far away from the screaming and drama happening behind closed doors as they could and whatever lady or doc who had the tiniest bit of experience would show up and do what ever he or she could (which often wasn't much).

Red Star Belgrade have won their appeal against UEFA's decision to make them play their next Europa League game behind closed doors as punishment for their fans

The game was one of two Croatia qualifiers played behind closed doors as punishment for «discriminatory chants» by supporters.

The former Lille winger also insists that any bust - ups the pair have will stay behind closed doors as he doesn't want to get on the Portuguese coach's bad side.

But those unsophisticated investors, known behind closed doors as the «dumb money,» retreated this year.

A look at what happens behind closed doors as the University of Toronto's Rotman School's separates the B - school applicant wheat from the chaff.

Not exact matches

As none of the parties were able to achieve an absolute majority at the elections, the selection for the speakers could provide some clues as to what discussions have been going on behind closed doorAs none of the parties were able to achieve an absolute majority at the elections, the selection for the speakers could provide some clues as to what discussions have been going on behind closed dooras to what discussions have been going on behind closed doors.

As the door closed behind them, it was almost as if everybody would in the room exhaled in unisoAs the door closed behind them, it was almost as if everybody would in the room exhaled in unisoas if everybody would in the room exhaled in unison.

As the violence unfolded, FC Barcelona silently played their home fixture in the Catalan capital against Las Palmas behind the closed doors of an empty Camp Nou stadium.

He assumes these (male) managers make decisions behind closed doors so that the female employee «won't make as much of a fuss about it.»

Well surprise suprise it's going kaput, but as they did in 2008, they'll fire up the presses and whip the banks into shape behind closed doors.

Behind closed doors, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick often refers to Rachel Whetstone, his SVP for policy and communication, as the most powerful woman in Silicon Valley.

He takes refuge behind a closed door, and for the moment this flimsy barrier must serve as his only security.

During the hour long meeting behind closed doors which was described as «cordial and clear», Justin Welby expressed gratitude for the government's efforts to protect the freedom of Christians in Israel.

Or, as my Dem family occupying most of the general Baltimore area philosophizes (behind closed doors of course), just hand out enough to keep»em happy and keep»em from rioting, and we will get on with our life and making money.

As the conservative writer Peter Hitchens once put it: «Having justly accepted that what people did behind closed bedroom doors was their business, we are now being ordered to step inside the bedroom and applaud.

Wilshere, Arteta and Diaby all took part in a behind closed doors friendly last week against a Brentford XI and came through that unscathed as they look to give manager Arsene Wenger a selection headache in the closing stages of the season.

I get the feeling that Henry was disagreeing with Wenger on a number of issues behind closed doors and as we all know Le Prof is NEVER EVER wrong.

City take on CSKA Moscow in their third game of this year's Champions League campaign but will play the Russian side in a closed stadium as CSKA are currently playing their games behind closed doors due to repeated rascist behaviour.

Either way guys this summer there will be some big signings from Arsenal as now everything behind our closed Emirates doors have been changed.

We can never truly know what's happening behind closed doors on contract negotiations, but if Theo is (as is rumoured) asking for # 150K a week, then he is smoking some good stuff.

We can all speculate as to the cause, but, in truth, we all know virtually nothing about the players like Alexis and what goes on behind the closed doors of the stadium and training facilities.

If this is proved to be the case then Arsenal will be in a lot of trouble and rightly so, as for the punishment, well it could be a huge fine, a ban from european football or we may have to play behind closed doors.

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Even though Weisbrod says he was «giddy behind closed doors,» he didn't let on in public, keeping in mind the fans, who felt as if they were stuck in a cycle of raised hopes and inevitable disappointment.

Our board is not as ambitious as one would expect but Wenger is the guy penny pitching behind closed doors.

So I hope that behind closed doors, Wenger will be preparing his team for a tough test and making sure that we know what to expect and are ready to stand our ground, as long as we do not step over the line.

I have often wondered what goes on behind closed doors during the winter and summer transfer windows (not much it seems of you are an Arsenal fan) as it seems to be a strange system.

Wenger refused to blame his players as he always does, but I hope that he gives them a real rocket behind closed doors.

He gave us a look behind closed doors and commended this great squad that he and the board have been building, as well as sticking up for his manager.

«We know as a unit it has been tough and we all had a good chat among us behind closed doors, without even any of the coaches or the manager knowing about anything and I think it is important that as a team we have got it in us.

Both clubs went as far as to threaten to play future derbies behind closed doors — but clearly it hasn't come to that.

As it tuned out UEFA originally ruled that the return leg would have to played at least 300 km from Upton Park but on appeal revised the decision to have the game played behind closed doors at the Boleyn.

My father smiled, and tried not to laugh, as he told me to leave the bathroom and closed the door behind me.

The draft proposals are being presented to MSs as almost final in behind - closed - door - meetings that will in effect prevent EU Member States (MS) from taking effective action to protect child rights and health.1

Sometimes, however, it seems like nothing but elaborate theatrics - the tearful meltdowns every morning at day - care drop - off, which (your child's teacher assures you) are over as soon as the door closes behind you.

For this reason, more critical MPs asked for the debate on the bill to be held behind closed doors, as well as the vote.

As darkness sets in at the «REAL» NYGOP Convention the wheeling and dealing goes on behind close doors, at bars, etc, etc..

By hiring Rudy Giuliani, a former prosecutor and New York City mayor, as his lawyer, Trump will presumably be getting what he wants — a trusted friend who can argue his side of the Russia investigation on TV and behind closed doors.

Republican Duchess County Executive Marc Molinaro vowed to change what he called Albany's climate of corruption and behind - closed - doors deals as he formally kicked off his campaign for New York governor.

Same old spending increasing every year as predicted with all of those numbers getting agreed upon behind closed doors under a cloak of secrecy.