Sentences with word «countrymen»

Thomas and Spieth are both bigger favorites on the odds to win the Masters than Woods, but the consistent play of Woods of late has some bettors believing he can outlast his fellow countrymen.

Then, entirely on his own initiative, Wilt launched into a detailed and lengthy polemic, the essence of which was that his countrymen placed too much emphasis on winning and that, specifically, just reaching the NBA finals seemed to him to be the major achievement.

He has a lovely wife, Angelique, and a major title, Wimbledon, and he could become the colorful champion his countrymen have long been awaiting

His countrymen confidently predict a gold medal for him or teammate Alexander Privalov.

Benjani isn't Nigerian, that's an ignorant comment to make We got to high prospect players the types that would wipe the floor with your countrymen at that age group, as there vital parts of the best u17 nation at the moment

A COUPLE OF LIVE ONES Cassius Clay may not be first in the hearts of his countrymen, but he's first in the ratings.

For Ryan and thousands of his countrymen, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, is hallowed ground indeed.

After the final game was concluded, Ozil was keen to speak to the media about some of his fellow teammates and countrymen in regards to their growing talent.

He appears stubbornly in love with his French countrymen and as an example to this — is there # 14m difference between Debuchy and Kelly who plays RB for palace??

Her countrymen were suspicious that Mandlikova had married an Aussie to gain leverage in her dealings with the demanding Czech tennis authorities, that it might be the beginning of another defection.

They speak a different language from their countrymen down in Milan and Rome, and for years nobody cared that few outsiders came around.

Because his two countrymen at Arsenal are not good enough!

Reus may be tempted by a move to join his fellow countrymen Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski at the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal are willing to hand the player a massive pay - rise with a contract offer of around # 150k a week on the table.

It would be nice for Arsenal fans if our German international midfield star was right in what he says about this season's record two legged defeat in the Champions League knockout phase inflicted on us by many of his fellow countrymen.

The former matinee idol, who won a gold medal in front of his countrymen at the Rome Olympics in 1960 and later held the world middleweight title for most of three years, had been beating himself up, guilt - ridden that for all his success in and out of the ring, he hadn't done enough to help others.

Newcastle United paid just # 1.5 m for Sissoko in January 2013 and would undoubtedly fetch a much larger fee if he were to follow fellow countrymen Mathieu Debuchy and Yohan Cabaye to Toon Army exit.

So I had a lot of nerves, a lot of pride, a lot of excitement, a lot of connectivity to my fellow countrymen and women.

More fun still is identifying those players who apparently didn't grasp that the rules prohibit voting for one's fellow countrymen.

Chelsea have a mixed history with Brazilian talents, but considering that Willian, Ramires, Kenedy and Oscar are among their highest performing stars right now, adding another one of their countrymen feels like a good move.

With all the pressure on him, coming out to Sinead, the change in opponent, shiploads of his countrymen flocking out just to see him, and he still puts on that kind of showing, how can anyone criticize him without looking like a bias pompous is beyond me.

Fellow countrymen, and a couple of Bolt's biggest rivals for gold, Asafa Powell and Yohan Blake, both won their heats, too, finishing in 10.04 seconds and 10.00 seconds, respectively.

As a result Los Blancos are keeping a close eye on Sterling's development and could invite the Englishman to follow in the footsteps of fellow countrymen David Beckham, Michael Owen and Jonathan Woodgate.

Pascual Perez, Argentina's world flyweight champion, showed President Peron and 25,000 cheering countrymen sample of his skill, floored Alberto Barenghi twice before unloading knockout punch in third round of non-title scrap at Buenos Aires.

They may be countrymen and on the field share the same tenacity and desire to win, but the attitude displayed by vidal in this scenario is not something I would expect from alexis or in fact any other player donning the red and white.

Venables had become the first British mountaineer to climb Everest without oxygen, 67 years after the feat had first been attempted by his countrymen.

Skal's countrymen came to America fleeing the Duvalier regime in the «80s and fleeing the wreckage of the earthquake in the 2010s.

I'd heard him pledge his bonus money to Olympic Aid and challenge his countrymen to give 10 kroner each for every Norwegian gold medal, inspiring his government and fellow citizens to give $ 18 million over 10 days (page 70).

Both have been earmarked by two countrymen already plying their trade in England, albeit with vastly different results, so perhaps they are worth considering.

Remembering his compulsion for big talk, a great many of his fellow countrymen began to feel that the American candidate for the four - minute mile was only a false alarm.

In the end he and Stojakovic spent an unforgettable September day in the center square of Belgrade, celebrating Yugoslavia's world title with 100,000 elated countrymen.

They followed the careers of countrymen such as 5» 9» guard Pablo Alicea, a Puerto Rican pro-league player for the last decade, yet despaired of Latin players» ever faring well in the NBA.

A tough little Australian named Al Lawrence, who broke four U.S. distance records in one race last week, is flying back home to show his countrymen how he does it

I wasn't comparing KANU and Akpom in term of talent or ability, but NIGERIAN GOONERS (my fellow gunners and countrymen) that's all.

Well he better, the Donkey Giroud was booed by his countrymen after missing a few sitters, odd enough is why the French Coach started with OG instead of Benzema...........

Friends, Romans, and countrymen, lend me your heads of cauliflowers... because, if you do, I will make these yummy cauliflower patties out of them.

He wants to join the elite US Sigilry Corps» Rescue and Evacuation Department and help save the lives of his countrymen who are fighting in World War I. To realize that dream, he must do the impossible — go to school and get proper training in the science, excel beyond others, and figure out how to get himself a position on the female - ruled R&E team.

These Muslims are our countrymen, and deserve our respect and to not be the Racists that are predominently in Muslim countries around the world.

I know that my father wept when he decided that he had a moral duty to join the army to help defend his countrymen.

While Mugabe maims and starves, Ncube stands as the heroic voice of his countrymen.

Thus in Mark's Gospel heavenly vision and human uncertainty are bound together: Jesus was the Messiah and could not deny this even during his earthly life; but he wanted his status kept secret, for — this is manifestly the leading thought in Mark — only thus is to be explained the fact that these men, his contemporaries and fellow countrymen, finally delivered him to the Romans to be crucified.

You are all so scared of your countrymen that you buy guns to kill them.

If we understand that responding to them with killing and violence may came back to bite us, as in our family, friends or countrymen may eventually end up dead when the compatriots of those we killed respond with killing us, perhaps we will have reason to rethink our actions.

His secretary found him alone in his cabin, and the English novelist was buried far from his countrymen at the Protestant cemetery in Athens, in view of the Temple of Zeus.

At that moment Michael shall appear, Michael the great captain, who stands guard over your fellow - countrymen; and there will be a time of distress such as has never been since they became a nation till that moment.

I feel that we are committing a sin against humanity and against our countrymen.

The arrogance of my countrymen is one of the most shameful things I've ever witnessed in this world.

We are going into war upon the command of gold; we are going to run the risk of sacrificing millions of our countrymen's lives in order that other countrymen may coin their life blood into money.

Two generations ago, as England and the U.S. were congratulating themselves on their victory over the Nazis, C. S. Lewis warned his countrymen not to fall into attitudes that would create a purely instrumental view of human life.

Now he is not so much the subject of action as he is the object of the action of others: his fellow countrymen and the Romans who destroy him, and God who raises him from the dead and thereby proves that he is indestructible.

The USA is still one of the largest markets and rich country, so if you want to be part of this country, take care of your country and countrymen / women.