Sentences with phrase «defending from»

«Because temperatures are warmer, the beetles don't die off in the winter, and beetles are able to expand their range, impacting trees that are less well - adapted to defending themselves from attack.»

Dr Cox said: «We concluded that Josephoartigasia must have used its incisors for activities other than biting, such as digging in the ground for food, or defending itself from predators.

When he wasn't defending himself from attacks, de Blasio was harping on his position that the city's rich need to be taxed to provide money for his proposed universal pre-kindergarten and expanded after - school programs.

Giuliani said in an interview with The Post that it's in Skelos» own interest — as well as the Senate's — to focus on defending himself from the corruption charges filed by US Attorney Preet Bharara.

The biggest drop was for Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.), who spent much of the year in federal court defending himself from corruption charges and saw a 20 point negative swing.

Harman, who has spent the past few weeks defending herself from allegations of being soft on paedophiles, had the task of trying to make Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats look disreputable.

The Tory vote went up four points in the key marginals it was defending from Labour and in the marginals it was looking to win from the Liberal Democrats.

First, the next tranche of seats the Conservatives are defending from Labour; second, a selection of seats where Labour may be under threat from UKIP.

Yet online and off, free speech still needs defending from those in power who would like to control information, limit criticism or snoop widely across people and populations.

Western New York Congressman Chris Collins has never been shy about touting the skills of those who work for him or defending them from criticism when he feels it's necessary.

Monserrate's opponent, Assemblyman and NYC Council hopeful Francisco Moya, is defending himself from allegations he lied about his residency — saying the house in Corona, Queens he shares with his parents is his true home.

Are you asking if «defending the constitution» requires defending it from amendments?

Some poor defending from a corner allowed defender Nemanja Vidic to head home midway through the first half before uproar ensued as Nani tapped home United's second despite handling the ball moments earlier, an act which had led Spurs goalkeeper Gomes to believe that referee Mark Clattenburg had whistled for a free - kick in their favour.

Only good defending from Andre Gomes against David Silva prevented the hosts from making it 3 - 1 early into the second half, while at the other end he took a shot but it hit the crossbar after a good run made by Suarez, who shook himself out of his slumber to compliment the midfielder nicely.

And, the Nigerian doubled Rovers» lead, with a neat finish, owing to some poor defending from United.

The defeat reignited the Premier League title race with Chelsea's lead over Tottenham cut to four points and Neville and Carragher, who highlighted some poor defending from the Blues and in particular David Luiz on Monday Night Football, have questioned the timing of the announcement, saying Terry could still be needed for the run - in.

Firmino added the easy fourth, before slack defending from forward Jordan Ayew allowed Oxlade - Chamberlain a second chance to make it five.

Perhaps not unexpectedly, the match lacked any real tempo during the opening exchanges, although Barcelona aimed to make the most of some wayward early defending from the visitors.

Then some more poor defending from the increasingly poor Boyata, allowing Cavani to lash a dipper just over the bar from distance.

A lot of half chances, a lot of good ideas that lacked execution, and thankfully, a lot of solid defending from Juventus - all as usual.

As the most advanced midfielder, and pretty much a number 10, his energy is superb and he never gives the defenders a minute's silence, defending from the front with Gary Madine.

In between, there had been even more strange defending from the visitors.

Miranda — 7: Old school defending from the Brazil international.

Walcott was a big part of the second - half goals, but also did a great job defending from the front and pinning Cole back.

On 68 minutes, it was Tomoaki Makino who stabbed the ball into the net after more naive defending from the Wanderers.

Good defending from Ampadu deflected substitute Asumu Obama's effort away from danger before the striker sliced well wide from the edge of the box as we saw the game out to claim the points.

That being said, for all the wonderful attacking play, there was some truly atrocious defending from both sides: Koscielny had a torrid game for Arsenal, with Firmino and Salah dragging him all over the pitch.

This gives us only one passenger when it comes to defending from the front I would like this to be next years team based on what we have fit and in our squad at the moment and better cover for the defence.

Good defending from Nyom.

It wasn't terrible defending from Arsenal that cost them, but just small details made a difference as Benteke could have been challenged more in the air, Bellerin could have been quicker to close down Allen and Cech might have got a stronger hand on the ball to keep it out.

Sevilla's joy didn't last long, though, as they were punished for awful defending from a corner less than two minutes in when Firmino was left completely unmarked at the far post to fire high past Sergio Rico.

The Swansea goal was largely down to poor defending from Bacary, and he seemed lethargic in the air towards the end too.

Inside the El Madrigal stadium, it was the hosts who started the better and it took some last - ditch defending from Gladbach to prevent an early goal.

It was torrid defending from Hoedt, who completely swiped at his clearance.

Poor defending from The Latics allowed Cazorla to head the ball through to Podolski, who chipped the oncoming goalkeeper to put the game to bed.

Ronaldo scored in all six of his group stage matches but poor defending from the Spanish giants saw them finish runners - up to Tottenham Hotspur in their group.

But Gary Roberts and Grigg might have scored within a few minutes of each other as the hosts looked to punish some indecisive defending from the Blues.

It was typically poor defending from The Gunners.

The two sides shared half chances in the final half - hour before Young dramatically won the game in added time, the full - back firing home after some poor defending from Chesterfield.

A bit of passive defending from Arsenal at that moment.

In Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal have one of the best in the league at defending from the front and putting pressure on defenders.

In the end, it was poor defending from Baines» late corner that allowed Fellaini to score, showing the need for more work on set pieces at Bodymoor ahead of the visit of West Ham to Villa Park next Sunday.

We gifted them a goal through atrocious defending from Mustafi but recovered well.

Poor defending from Bournemouth who forgot to mark the Brazilian and Gabriel obliged with a clean header past Boruc.

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Over the game's first twentysome minutes, Minnesota held the run of play as it threatened on the counter against a Lions team defending from a narrow shape.

CSKA Moscow hit United on counter and superb defending from Smalling helped United keep CSKA away which lead to Rooney scoring on the other end in 79th minute.

Some scrappy defending from the Swedish helped them clear their lines and block a couple of shots in quick succession from the Ukrainian strikers as the sides went into the half deadlocked at 0 - 0.

Spurs struggled over the line at White Hart Lane today to beat Sunderland 1 - 0 courtesy of a second half Harry Kane goal, who capitalised on some poor defending from the Black Cats back line.

The Swedish lead did not last long as Shevchenko took advantage of poor defending from Sweden, beating Mellberg to the ball and heading it into the back of the net.