Sentences with phrase «class by any stretch»

Not all of them were world class by any stretch, but he consistently did enough to deny us.

Not exact matches

When I think about the public application of ashes, I have to stretch and strain against the powerful prescriptions to be private, prescriptions which are made more complex by the deepening middle - class commitments to privacy and to the supreme value of personal freedom.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

players like Ozil always present the fans with a bit of a conundrum, especially when times are tough... if you look around the sporting world every once in awhile there emerges a player with incredible skill, like Ozil, Matt Sundin or even Jay Cutler, who have a different way about themselves... their movement seemed almost too lackadaisical, so much so that it seemed to suggest indifference or even disinterest on the part of the player... their posture always appears somewhat mopey and they generally have an unflattering «sour puss» expression on their face... for some their above average skills are enough to keep them squarely in the mix, as their respective teams try desperately to find a way to get the best out of them visa vie player acquisitions or the reworking of tactics... when things go according to planned the fans usually find a way to accept their unique disposition, whereas when things go awry they become easy targets for fans and pundits alike... in the case of Ozil and Sundin, their successes on the international stage and / or with their former teams led many to conclude that if we surrounded such talented individuals with players that have those skills that would most likely bring the best of these players success would surely follow... unfortunately both the Maple Leafs and our club chose to adopt half - measures, as each were being run by corporations who valued profitability over providing the best possible product on the field... for them, they cared more about shirt sales and season tickets than doing whatever was necessary... this isn't, by any stretch, an attempt to absolve Ozil of any responsibility for his failures on the pitch... there is no doubt oftentimes his efforts were underwhelming, to say the least, but this club has been inept when it comes to providing this prolific passer with the kind of players necessary for him to flourish... with our poor man's version of Benzema up front, the headless chickens in Walcott, the younger Ox and Welbeck occupying wide positions far too often and the fact that Carzola, who provided Ozil with great service and more freedom to roam, was never truly replaced, the only real skilled outlet on the pitch was Sanchez... remember to be considered a world - class set - up man goals need to be scored and for much of his time here he has been surrounded by some incredibly inept finishers... in the end, I'm not sure how long he will be in North London, recent sentiments and his present contract situation seem to suggest that he will depart at season's end, but how tragic would it be if once again we didn't put our best foot forward and failed to make those moves that could have brought championship football back to our once beloved club... so when you think about this uniquely skilled player don't be so quick to shift all the blame on his shoulders because he will not be the first or the last highly skilled player to find disappointment at the Emirates if we don't rid the club of those individuals that are truly to blame for our current woes

White men from the working class are not — by a long stretch — ubiquitous in the elite.

By sequencing both classes of DNA, the researchers could recover the group's entire history, which stretches back about 8 million years.

«It's better to work through the soreness by stretching in class than wait so long between classes that when you come back, you just get super sore all over again,» Williams says.

At least one gym brand, David Lloyd Clubs in London, is adding sleep to their class lineup: Their Napercise sessions include a brief stretch followed by a 45 - minute nap tucked into bed with a blanket and an eye mask.

The classes usually begin with pranayama exercises and gentle stretches followed by asana practice and ending with final relaxation.

In this gentle class, guided by the breath, we will build a practice that will release, strengthen and stretch the spine.

Not world class rugby strength by any stretch of the imagination.

The six classes were designed to stretch the participants» bodies by mobilizing all the major joints in the body as well as the minor joints in hands and feet, to provide limited strengthening of arms and legs, and to offer an introduction to deep relaxation.

If you feel intimidated by the idea of taking a class with other people, watch this short stress relief yoga video, or just practice deep breathing and stretching at home for 5 minutes each day.

Finally, if you're a Londoner, Core Collective's famously fierce fitness class schedule is balanced out by a new 55 minute Stretch class, combining active and static stretches and lower and upper body mobility work to up your acrobatic potential.

In many ways, the notion of truth was what drew both Cruz and Bardem to Farhadi, the Iranian director whose last three films include two Oscar winners in the Best Foreign Language Film category: 2011's «A Separation» and 2015's «The Salesman,» both studies of families stretched to the breaking point by secrets and class and societal tensions.

Power Point presentation, 20 slides, Explaining how to identify translations, reflections and stretches of functions, along with a worksheet with exercise for the lesson that can be used as class work or homework, followed by the corresponding answer sheet, based on IB Standard Level Syllabus.

Founder Paulette Jones - Imaan created the school more than two decades ago, aiming to provide a nurturing environment with small classes and a learning model known as «Suggestopedia,» a philosophy of learning developed by Bulgarian psychotherapist Georgi Lozanov that stresses learning through music, stretching and meditation.

By 2005, AMG became a wholly - owned subsidiary of Daimler — though official AMG production cars stretch back to 1993 with the C - class based C36.

It's also worth highlighting that those improved economy gains still aren't amazing by class standards — though, due to the 2.7 - liter's superior flexibility, we feel it's definitely worth the extra $ 2,000 if your budget stretches that far.

By adopting Mercedes» stout M - class unibody platform, the Grand Cherokee gained an independent rear suspension and a 13 - cm wheelbase stretch that made the Jeep quite grand, at last.

It's not class - leading by any stretch of the imagination, but it's certainly an improvement.

The standard S - Class in long wheelbase form that we get here is already a very large car, but the Maybach has been stretched by a further 20 cm.

In Business Class, aka the Ultimate's two back seats, the chairs are individually adjustable for rake, heated and cooled, blessed with power window shades and stretch - out legroom, and separated by a console with a joystick controller that can send directions to the driver's navigation screen.

Though this may be expected from a vehicle at this price point, the fact we're pointing it out as being a tad excessive by class standards means you should prepare for a fairly noisy journey if you ever take the Honda Fit out on longer journeys or out on open stretches of road like highways.

The middle class elderly need to stretch the meager incomes that they have amid low interest rates (courtesy of the Fed), and are tempted by those offering plans where they can earn more on their assets.

After all, the investment - grade bond market (represented in the table by the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate bond index) posted the lowest annual return more often than any other asset class, nine times over this 20 - year stretch.

- Complimentary classes including Aqua Body Gym, stretch and walk, easy breathing, outdoor gym, Nordic walking, Body pump, CX, TRX, body balance by Les Mills (subject to change)- Daily complimentary access to the spa facilities: saunas, indoor and outdoor swimming pool with sea water, whirlpool, fitness centre

Days start at 5:30 a.m. with stretching, breakfast, and a four - to five - hour hike, followed by lunch and an afternoon of workouts, yoga, fitness and cooking classes, and a daily massage.

Step onto our shores and indulge in the very finest of island hospitality.Discovery Shores Boracay sits strategically on the stretch of powder - fine sand know as Boracay's White Beach, providing premium all - suite accommodations and world - class amenities right on the island's most coveted location.Boasting an unrivaled level of luxury guest services and the best beachfront accommodations in Boracay, Discovery Shores has been consistently voted by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top Resorts in Asia.Listed among T+L's World's Best Hotels for three years running, it is also the first and one of only three Philippine resorts to be included in the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection.

Santa Teresa, and Florblanca specifically, exemplifies an active lifestyle, and our exceptional yoga classes will open the door to new experiences by stretching your mind, body and soul.

Fueled by our passion for making people feel at their best, our yoga classes» compliment the days surf sessions by stretching out worked out arms, lower backs and shoulders.

Santa Teresa, and Florblanca, epitomize a lifestyle of wellness activity, and their incredible yoga classes help you get acquainted into to that lifestyle by stretching your mind, body and spirit.

A 4 Star International Business Class Hotel nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city.Just 10 minutes away from the International Airport, this 451 rooms / suites hotel, offers comfortable accommodation, friendly services and ample facilities to its guests.Promenade Hotel remains a popular destination amongst locals, expatriates and tourists as it is centrally located and everything is within ones reach!A unique haven, The Sunset Esplanade - just across by the seafront features a stretch of hawker stalls offering delicious local delicacies and souvenirs.

One new addition to the suite of actions to create greater progress toward MIT's stretch goal of seeking carbon neutrality is a new class that will be offered in the spring 2018 semester, taught jointly by Director of Sustainability Julie Newman and professor of mechanical engineering Timothy Gutowski.

In other words, you are much better served by doing almost any form of exercise that you find enjoyable and can commit to doing on a regular basis than you are to embark on a search for the holy grail of hot yoga, fascial stretch therapy, spin classes or whatever this month's fitness fad du jour is.

Last year's S8 wasn't the top battery performer in its class, not by any stretch of imagination.

In fact, it won't be a far stretched, to state that the device has by far the best display in its class.

We offer free yoga, meditation and nutrition courses, as well as workplace ergonomics and stretching classes, all of which are taught by licensed or certified professionals.