Sentences with phrase «firmly planted»

«The Labrador Retriever has its paws firmly planted in Americans» hearts,» said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.

The dogs went on vacations with us; the cats were a fixture at the foot of my bed, or firmly planted between my face and whatever book I was reading.

As cat behavior expert John Bradshaw wrote, «Cats still have three out of four paws firmly planted in the wild, and within only a few generations can easily revert to the independent way of life that was the exclusive preserve of their predecessors some 10,000 years ago.»

Now, stretch the tape measure until it reaches the surface where your pet's paws are firmly planted.

When your dog is in the proper sitting position, her hocks and bottom are firmly planted on the ground.

We have long had a flag firmly planted in Orlando and are now excited to plant a new one in Portland!»

They are not usually fond of high climbing, as they typically like to have their feet firmly planted.

A: Why on earth would you want to do that, I ask with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Currently, Bold is firmly planted as the full keyboard flagship of the BlackBerry lineup.

Whether you have published before or are contemplating your first book, Pamela Fagan Hutchins makes an overwhelming field manageable by presenting tried and true how - tos and a myriad of resources, including the marketing plan that got her debut novel national distribution - all with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek.˃˃˃ Other writers call Loser a winner.

Ideally, you have been thinking about your reader throughout the writing of your book, so you have a picture firmly planted in your brain.

There isn't a huge list of touch games yet, mind you, but Defense Grid Gold and Split / Second worked well, the former a tower defense game that natively supports pinch - to - zoom and finger scrolling, and the latter a fast - paced arcade racing game which overlays virtual joysticks, buttons, and sliders on the screen to help you steer, and keep the gas petal firmly planted to the floor.

You say that tongue in cheek, at least I hope it is with tongue firmly planted in cheek, but I have actually seen some of those supporting the demise of indie work say exactly that.

STEPHEN Leather is an author with his feet firmly planted in the all - too - scary real world.

Yours (with tongue firmly planted in cheek), Warren PS.

Hot On The Trail Of Terror Originally published in the Manchester Evening News, February 15, 2007 STEPHEN Leather is an author with his feet firmly planted in the all - too - scary real world.

For the most part, even though writers hate to admit it, most of the problems in this business are firmly planted on the writers» side of the equation.

For the most part, even though writers hate to admit it, most of the problems in this business (either traditional or indie) are firmly planted on the writers» side of the equation.

There's a section of sidewalk next to two apartments that overlooks the neglected tennis court, after the grassy circle with trees firmly planted at certain points, which is where I like to walk the dogs because it's truly private.

More than twenty years after the violent, bloody purge that took place inside Tehran's prisons, Sheida learns that her father was one of those executed, that the silent void firmly planted between her and her mother all these years was not just the sad loss that comes with death, but the anguish and the horror of murder.

Pamela makes an overwhelming field manageable by presenting tried and true how - tos and a myriad of resources, including the marketing plan that got her debut novel national distribution — all with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek.

Thus I had one tiny reluctant foot in the first half of that historically fateful year, and the other firmly planted in the second half.

I'd been a Pantser up until that point (not that there's anything wrong with that) with two feet firmly planted against the notion of ever becoming a Plotter.

* tongue firmly planted in cheek *

Your hands grip the suede - covered steering wheel and your butt is firmly planted in the supportive bucket seats, both of which help you get reacquainted with the lost art of listening to what your car is trying to tell you.

Inside, the cockpit is driver - centric with nicely bolstered seats that are designed to keep your butt firmly planted.

Since I didn't have the luxury of high horsepower, I constantly had to push through any hesitations I had and keep my right foot firmly planted on the accelerator.

The body - hugging sports seats ensure you stay firmly planted in the car, too.

When the conditions become really tough, its excellent wheel articulation and myriad differential lock combinations ensured it kept all six wheels firmly planted on the ground for impressive progress.

On a curve under hard acceleration, the RDX feels firmly planted, because majority of effective torque can be directed to the rear wheels.

With the legendary Mercedes - Benz star leading the way, the ML350 sits firmly planted on the road with standard 19 - inch wheels and muscular side panel moldings.

Rather, this three - row people mover is firmly planted in the past.

The result is a powerful physique that appears from any angle to be firmly planted over the tires.

Power is put to the ground through a John's Industries nine - inch rear end while a set of RideTech coilovers and four - link rear suspension along with a custom QA1 front sway bar help keep the truck firmly planted around corners.

One company tries to get cars off the ground, the other keeps them firmly planted.

To keep the car firmly planted on the ground, Ford has done significant aerodynamic work to ensure the car has the proper downforce at all speeds.

Microfiber suede inserts increase friction to keep you firmly planted in your seat.

The brakes seemed pretty powerful, with a smooth, linear pedal response that did not require a firmly planted boot to turn high speeds into a smooth, controlled decel.

This is the Korean version of Ford's kick - activated tailgate, with Hyundai cheekily stating that its trunk can be opened with both feet firmly planted on the ground.

All wheels mange to stay firmly planted to the road and the GLK instills a great degree of confidence on less than ideal surfaces.

The quattro system keeps the wheels firmly planted to the ground.

Anchored by sweeping tail lamps incorporating a Lexus - unique L - shaped motif first introduced in the LS, this step combines with a broad rear bumper design to reinforce the new full hybrid's wide, firmly planted stance.

A lightweight carbon fiber aero kit and rear diffuser will keep the Stinger firmly planted at high speed, while the quad - port exhaust tips proclaim that this is no typical sports machine.

From a handling perspective, the SRX's available speed - sensitive steering offers good feedback without feeling overly weighted, and the available all - wheel - drive (AWD) system helps keep the SRX firmly planted when the road gets slick.

These heavily contoured seats have spectacular holding power, so when performance is pushed to the max, you'll remain firmly planted in your seat.

The world will be at your fingertips while your butt is firmly planted in the passenger seat of a moving vehicle.

Bilstein DampTronic adjustable shocks with Track, Race, and Race Plus settings and stiffer springs keep the huge (255/40 -20 front and 285/35 -20 rear) Dunlop tires firmly planted in the turns.

New redesigned seats will offer more support and buyers who upgrade to 4LT interiors will be able to get suede seat inserts that will keep your butt firmly planted.

The Sierra is firmly planted with no front - end float, and the brakes are linear and confident.

There's enough weight over all four wheels to keep the wheels firmly planted on the road.