Sentences with phrase «doggedness of»

«Piero della Francesca in America» is, in part, an homage to the perspicacity of American collectors and, especially, the doggedness of Helen Clay Frick.

For example, SPDR EURO STOXX 50 (FEZ) illustrates the doggedness of the downtrend in Europe.

It would have been enough if Crowe and his screenwriters, Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios, had simply dramatized the doggedness of a despairing father as he attempts to «divine» his sons» remains.

The ex-militants said «we understood the unalloyed efforts been exerted by the current APC led government in the country and ultimately salute particularly the courage and doggedness of our Acting President in the recent times to ensure that Niger Delta areas do not get eluded of benefits due them for better peace and tranquility in the region.

In his welcome address, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella Kingdom, Dr. Andrew Dirisu, lauded the doggedness of Dangote Cement and its prompt response to the call for the establishment of the cement plant, and commended the state governor for his support in acceding to the desire of the people to have Dangote Cement in the community given the abundance of the raw materials in the community.

«Nigeria would learn from the doggedness of the Irish people and also emerge from the recession,» Ngige said.

On first contact, it was obvious that Dr. Zanetor is certainly a chip of the old block, she combines the doggedness of her mother, the irrepressible Nana Konado Agyeman - Rawlings and the philanthropic or should I say, people - loving spirit of her dad.

«With this delay, it shows the courage, commitment and doggedness of this administration in managing the limited resources.

Not exact matches

Every dogged person will have their day and every fruit of such doggedness will bear its» own seeds.

(7) Though much of this air - time was initially in the smaller markets, it illuminates the doggedness which has characterized these smaller religious broadcasters.

Already Columbus believed he had located the general site where the earthly paradise would be found and imagined that fresh - water currents in the sea off the northern coast of South America actually flowed from it.8 With literal - minded doggedness others would seek El Dorado, the Seven Cities of Cibola, or the Fountain of Eternal Youth.

Rev Dr Jeremiah M Gado, president of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), to which Leah and her parents belong, issued a statement saluting her «courage, doggedness and faith» and condemning «in strong terms any attempt to forcefully convert anyone from one religion to another.»

We need Alexis and Vardy's doggedness in defending, with that formation we would need both of them having midfield duties.

We are capable of doggedness and real grit but I don't think we show it enough.

BOXING — PETE RADEMACHER, showing more doggedness than style, alternately backtracked and banged his balding head against the hard right fist of Zora Folley, went down twice in the third round, twice in the fourth, ran out of coordination altogether 75 seconds into the fourth, lost on KO (see below).

my first pick is Simeone cos above all what Arsenal n Wenger lack most is that doggedness and resilience that the team of Viera, Lehmann etc were known for.

«Then the doggedness and drive that got your there in the first place comes out and says «snap out of it you pussy, pull this shirt off the hook and put it on.»

There was very little of that doggedness quality which had seen them cause the Reds all sorts of problems at Anfield last term and while the game did only finish a mere 2 - 1, it only glossed over the facts that Blackburn were second best throughout and should of suffered their heaviest defeat of the season had it not been for their inform shot - stopper, Paul Robinson.

It's just as well as West Brom have been reliant on a combination of individual brilliance — notably from Chris Brunt and Somen Tchoyi — and some Austrian doggedness from the vastly - experienced Paul Scharner for positive input in front of goal of late.

He attacked the diaper problem with a typical scientist «s doggedness, making dozens of diapers by hand, according to Lee.

«It also shows the doggedness and commitment of the present administration led by Governor Aregbesola to weather the storm.

He attributed the recent relative peace enjoyed within the University after of high spate of suicide bombings to Nigerian Army doggedness and professional display in securing the University, Maiduguri metropolis in particular and Borno State in general.

Also, as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Lagos State University, LASU and member of Executive of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Momoh was prominent for his doggedness in maintaining high level integrity and professionalism, and selfless defence of staff and students» welfares, as well as strictly adherence to ethical standard on addressing issues that affected staff and students.

I commend the doggedness, determination and full arsenal of strength deployed by this young team.

«However, the nation's overall economy, which took a downturn under the Peoples Democratic Party - led Goodluck Jonathan administration, took its toll on Oyo State but Ajimobi weathered the storm by bringing to bear his wealth of experience, doggedness and patriotic zeal.»

Sen. Chuck Schumer heaped praise on his colleague, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, at the press conference following the passage by this afternoon of the Zadroga bill, saying her doggedness was one of the main reasons the Democrats finally managed to forge a deal on the 9/11 health care legislation with the Republicans.

'' As we promised the good people of Osun during our campaign, restoration of healthy living among our people is one of the six integral action plans of our administration and I am proud to say that we have delivered on our promise and will continue to pursue this policy with all doggedness and commitment.

«The appreciation becomes imperative as your unalloyed support, resilience, and doggedness for over 14 months ahead of this well deserved triumph of truth and justice really showed your love for the membership of our great party and Nigerian citizens in general.

From the next tier, David Gauke and Mark Hoban for their tenacity and pure doggedness in tackling the many finance related Bills in the House of Commons this year.

It is in recognition of this commitment and doggedness that President Muhammadu Buhari, as gathered, has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Buratai to give a post-humus promotion of a full Colonel to the late Lt. Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali.

She said, «There are lots of lessons to learn from the life of President Muhammadu Buhari, most especially his doggedness and compassion for the masses.

Governor Ambode who made the declaration when the management of the company led by the Group Managing Director, Mr. Tunde Folawiyo paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Monday commended the firm for their doggedness to achieve the feat after 25 years of hard work, saying that by the provision of Section 162 Sub-Section 2 of the Nigeria Constitution, Lagos has become an oil producing State.

He thanked the candidate for his doggedness and passion for the party and pleaded with him to accept the outcome of the election as the wish of God.

But the scrappy biotech refused to die, in part because of Lanza's doggedness.

In the face of this roller - coaster ride, only sheer doggedness will see you through.

Answer: The same way a scientist finds a solution to a problem — step by step, applying a mixture of intelligence, inspiration, and doggedness.

My own doggedness caused me to pursue one experimental approach almost to the exclusion of everything else.

Michael's mom did her homework, which led her to attempt to implement aspects of the GAPS diet, but Michael stayed hopelessly addicted to his «four food groups» with childlike doggedness.

While they press Beeman's professional doggedness, it would be interesting to further exploit, on an institutional level, the gap between public voice and private reality in this silent war of considerable subterfuge.

This Florence is a beautiful dreamer, an artist by virtue of her sheer passion for her art and the doggedness with which she pursues her creative vision — feathered fans, clanking beads, piercing shriek and all.

Other than commendable doggedness and a rather skewed value system that insists on honesty but appears to have no problem whatever with torture and murder, Mr Mills doesn't really have much by way of a personality.

Nostalgia is defined by the fact that this used to be how we saw the brutal, stupid - ass Russian Hun, barrelling into the middle of a large country without much of a plan beyond patrolling a position held together by spit, doggedness, and dead boys you're sadly not going to get to buy back.

Though no one will ever confuse him with Olivier, Johnson is ideal in this kind of movie — huge enough to compete with the special effects, and with an aura of doggedness and competence that makes you believe he'd never give up.

This doggedness had revealed itself early on, an adaptive trait for a would - be toddler who had struggled to walk until well past the age of two.

Maybe I'm just a sucker for a great turn of phrase, but what grabbed me was his comment that there is «a return to doggedness» for authors.

If it hadn't been for Persig's doggedness, that's a work that never would have seen the light of day.

Much of what is in the book is equally relevant in today's tumultuous financial markets — the core concept of value never changes, nor does the fact that hard work and doggedness are necessary to unearth it.

As well as Constable's famous handling of Suffolk field and cloud it was the sheer «doggedness» of the work that appealed to Auerbach; that and the fact that, as a widower with seven children, Constable had managed to paint so very much.

Motivated by a kind of anxiety or doggedness combined with belief, I allow my intuitive and emotional self to react to the canvas and to determine the next step.

Like Murakami, Mr. self - identifies with otaku, which roughly translates to «geek» and is usually tied to a love of anime, manga, and doggedness in the pursuit of these hobbies.