Sentences with phrase «bolstering a position in»

Shares of Express Scripts came under pressure Tuesday, after the nation's largest pharmacy benefits manager announced a deal to buy medical benefits firm eviCore for $ 3.6 billion in an effort to bolster its position in a tough benefits market.

«The bottom line is that Volvo has really bolstered its position in the midsize - crossover segment and now has a lineup of vehicles that can match up segment by segment with everything in the luxury realm,» Matt wrote in his review.

United's effort to add flights out of its major airports is an attempt to bolster its position in the long term, DeNardi said.

The Dutch striker followed holding midfielder Victor Wanyama through the door at White Hart Lane, bolstering a position in which Spurs have been over-reliant on Harry Kane.

And what a way for Apple to twist the knife if it were to bolster its position in the enterprise email market, considering already the grip the iPhone and iPad has on business productivity, if it could take on its arch rivals of Google and Microsoft?

Microsoft's Windows RT proposition was designed as a third option behind iOS and Android, something Microsoft's traditional hardware partners could use to bolster their position in the consumer tablet space.

The Anglo - Dutch consumer packaged goods giant's recent acquisition of Seventh Generation, a Vermont - based provider of eco-friendly household products (for a reported sum of between $ 600 million and $ 700 million, according to Fortune magazine) coupled with its interest in Jessica Alba's consumer products startup Honest Co., a maker of disposable baby diapers, natural household cleaners, and personal - care and beauty products, is ample proof of Unilever's desire to to aggressively bolster its position in this high - growth space.

An Arkansas woman who contends she was scared into surgery to remove vaginal mesh to bolster her position in litigation has filed a lawsuit against her former law firm and...

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Google Inc. (GOOG) is shaking up its news service in Europe, in a move that may help beleaguered publishers, bolster its position vis - a-vis Facebook Inc. (FB)-- and gain the company some allies in its battle against European Union antitrust charges.

The company should be able to bolster its market position, either by buying some of GE Capital's assets (which it has done in the past) or just taking advantage of reduced competition.

French carmaker Renault posted record sales and profit for 2017, bolstering Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn's position in the face of government demands for a clearer succession plan and deeper integration with alliance partner Nissan

Simon, a real estate giant with headquarters in Indianapolis, has relied on aggressive dealmaking and savvy property management to bolster its position as the largest U.S. operator and developer of shopping malls.

A number of Japanese businesses have been bolstering their communications capabilities to help position themselves globally and tell their story in markets outside of Japan.

With Canada's friendly competitors ready to deploy a full range of tools to maximize their economic influence in the Asia Pacific region, Canada has to step - up to remain competitive and relevant to secure and bolster Canada's market position in Asia.

He further argued Sprint's business is poised to thrive — a position bolstered by Softbank's plans this morning to increase its ownership stake in Sprint to roughly 85 % from 82 %.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Berkery Noyes represents clients in buy - side and sell - side transactions to support growth, realign asset portfolios, rationalize operations, and bolster their competitive position.

As NASA and other agencies look for ways to bolster their existing deep space communications relays, commercial companies may be in the best position to provide a viable solution.

Misrepresenting others in a transparent attempt to bolster your position is what makes you a bad person.

We can both toss studies on the table in attempts to bolster our «position» and where would that leave us?

Propping up the lunatic fringe of an opposing ideology in an attempt bolster your own position is dubious at best.

Bolstered by a young generation of pro-life millennials and new developments in prenatal treatment, advocates see themselves in a better position than ever to change minds on abortion.

Whole natural almonds have been popular for chocolate coated almonds and chocolate bars; they also promote healthy positioning and premium appeal.2 Almond slivers are popular as toppings in or on chocolate bars and in fruit - nut clusters, and appeared to bolster the «indulgence» factor with consumers.2 «Indulgence» is also the dominant positioning platform at the core of all product launches in the chocolate confectionery category.2 Almond pieces have recently grown in popularity as the favored form in chocolate, surging from 25 % in 2014 to almost a third in 2016.1

The move, announced this morning, is likely to bolster Copestick Murray's position in the UK at a time when the drinks industry is still undergoing a period of change and consolidation.

The acquisition is expected to bolster High Liner Foods» market leadership position in the foodservice segment of the U.S. value - added frozen seafood industry, and also results in the company adding significant U.S. - based scallop processing operations to its business portfolio.

According to Deutsch Family CEO Peter Deutsch, the move will bolster the company's upscale wine portfolio and create significant upside in the on - premise, where Bellacosa's core North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is positioned at around $ 15 a glass.

I look at CB and think we are well covered now — certainly not the position most in need of bolstering.

However, while his value will only be increasing as the campaign goes on, it's now Chelsea who appear to be in a strong position as Conte looks to bolster his squad ahead of a likely return to the Champions League next season as he looks on course to deliver a league title in his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

# 30 + million on a player to help bolster a position we already have plenty of cover in isn't the best we can do!

Bolstering the squad with quality players is key during this window, if I was Arsene I would take advantage of our league position and financial stability to persuade top players to join us before crazy money is thrown at them in the summer by other teams.

Isn't it funny that Arsene has chosen his team leaders in the positions we fans hope he will bolster?

same with the striker combo why not buy a player who fits between Theo and OG to give them a kick up their Arsenal and to cover in case of injury its the cheaper and less competitive option all the way, and while I know there are other players out there its alarming to see the main contenders for the positions we ALL KNOW need to be bolstered, are already heading to other teams.

It's no secret that United boss Louis van Gaal is keen to bolster his options at right - back after being forced to play Antonio Valencia in that position for large parts of last season as Brazilian defender Rafael struggled with numerous injuries.

Given he is under contract until 2020, Valencia will be in a strong position to demand a hefty fee for him, and so that could be another determining factor with few likely to back Arsenal in a transfer war with big - spending City who will be expected to give Guardiola plenty of financial backing this summer to bolster his squad after a disappointing opening campaign in England.

He has managed / coached the best clubs in the world and been extremely successful and now we are in a very good financial position for him to keep bolstering our squad when needed by bringing in top players.

I don't think anyone has forgotten or missed that we have been asking for D / M or C / B's and a striker last season, it is the very reason why so many supporters are asking for his resignation becouse it's now been two seasons we are playing with shortage or players below par and as always those positions let us down, if he had just bolster those areas (which the whole world was shouting about even our enemies were telling us day and day out) we wouldn't be so angry with him and maybe we could of had extra silverwear in our display cabinet.

This has been the most frustrating transfer window, with all our rivals bolstering in the necessary positions, while we are dilly - dallying around...

While that will be a disappointment for the Premier League trio mentioned above who are all seemingly in the market to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, it could be a crucial addition for the Rossoneri as they're certainly short in the wide positions.

In this @EPLRoundTable segment we speak with @GutoLlewelyn about Swansea's draw with West Brom, Carvalhal's negative tactics, if he will be Swansea's manager next season, if the Board will bolster the squad in the off - season, the injury to Van der Hoorn, and if they will try to retain Abraham, and which other positions will need addressing in the SummeIn this @EPLRoundTable segment we speak with @GutoLlewelyn about Swansea's draw with West Brom, Carvalhal's negative tactics, if he will be Swansea's manager next season, if the Board will bolster the squad in the off - season, the injury to Van der Hoorn, and if they will try to retain Abraham, and which other positions will need addressing in the Summein the off - season, the injury to Van der Hoorn, and if they will try to retain Abraham, and which other positions will need addressing in the Summein the Summer.

Now he looks to bolster his options in the left back position.

Chelsea obviously need to bolster their ranks in wide positions, with Marcos Alonso still lacking a first - team cover on the left wing - back's role.

Manchester United were looking at the experienced full - back Yuto Nagatomo to bolster their ranks in a position that has given them many headaches of late.

Fortunately for Grant, West Ham's next three matches are all very much winnable, but with the team currently stranded in 20th position and four points adrift of safety, and with the January transfer window looming large and the board eager to bolster their ranks as soon as, you get the impression that even if Grant could mastermind one win over either Blackburn, Fulham or Everton he would still face the axe considering three points from a possible nine would still leave the club rooted to the bottom of the league and still in the same old sticky situation as before, just with less games to dig themselves out of the trench they find themselves in, although it looks as though Grant is the one who will be buried alive.

«If your baby gets too frustrated laying flat, try rolling a blanket or towel into a firm log shape, then place baby in a kneeling position with his tummy right up against the bolster and his forearms resting on the top at chest level,» she says.

In bolstering his own position on Syria, Levy asserted that the majority of Syrians «wanted the West to intervene.»

While the Tories may have tacked to the right, the Lib Dems are at least in a position to exert more influence, with some significant and bolstering appointments lower down the pecking order.

Cuomo has come under criticism from liberals and members of his own part for what they see as bolstering the position of the IDC in the Senate at the expense of the mainline Democratic conference.

In the West Midlands, the Conservative metro mayor Andy Street's position was bolstered by the addition of a third Conservative leader on the seven - person authority combined authority, with Conservative gains in Walsall adding to leaders in Dudley and SolihulIn the West Midlands, the Conservative metro mayor Andy Street's position was bolstered by the addition of a third Conservative leader on the seven - person authority combined authority, with Conservative gains in Walsall adding to leaders in Dudley and Solihulin Walsall adding to leaders in Dudley and Solihulin Dudley and Solihull.

Corbyn's position as party leader has been bolstered by Labour's election performance and rise in the polls, meaning there is no suggestion there will be another leadership contest for some time unless he decides to stand aside.

His colleagues voted him up from vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus to chairman, making him the fourth - ranked Democrat in the House, bolstering his status as the top New York member — and potentially positioning him to one day replace Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Put all together, this reduction in the Tory lead and question showing a lack of appetite for a change of leader under the present circumstances should bolster Gordon Brown's position... unless, that is, the other polls due out tonight show a different picture.