Sentences with phrase «gain by fighting»

Young people have the most to lose from climate change and the most to gain by fighting it.

The Merc with a Mouth also has access to snazzy special attacks that require «momentum,» which is gained by fighting foes and taking damage.

Not exact matches

There's another echo of the tariffs fight: Trump is convinced that Amazon must be gaining its advantage in the retail sector by cheating.

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Despite operating at a loss, Google has retained the majority of Motorola's patents and gained a defensive move to fight patent litigation by its primary competitors.

William James concluded that human life is either a «real fight in which something is eternally gained for the universe by success» or it is a trivial game from which «one may withdraw at will.»

A British man who gained a reputation for crucifying victims while fighting for IS has been captured by US - backed Syrian Kurdish fighters.

Then to gain control and support, «We are under attack by a powerful enemy, but we will fight them off!»

The course of history follows a tortured route: we fight injustice and seek noble goals, gain power to that end, somehow are corrupted by power and zeal, breed new injustices, and are challenged for our excesses and injustice.

In the best tradition of those with everything to gain and nothing to lose by fighting, if necessary against the rules for what they want, the friaries of Erfurt and the six other Communities who had joined together to send the deputation immediately sent another two friars off to Rome, with a further objection and request.

Start the league poorly then gain momentum fade again by February then start fighting for the champions league again by April or May same routine now for years yet AW won't learn and the board are happy with it.

The MLBPA needs to dig its heels in, as Moss said: Fight now, fight later, and stop giving away the major gains the players that came before earned by not giving in to the owners and the lie of labor pFight now, fight later, and stop giving away the major gains the players that came before earned by not giving in to the owners and the lie of labor pfight later, and stop giving away the major gains the players that came before earned by not giving in to the owners and the lie of labor peace.

Then all of a sudden StrikeForce gets bought out by the UFC / Zuffa, and Robbie Lawler goes on a career resurgence and starts fighting like an absolutely animal, cardio and strength and endurance for days... knocking people out with headkicks... it's not too far fetched he started taking something after going 3 - 8 in StrikeForce and losing 3 of his last 4 fights there before getting picked up by the UFC (little to lose, everything to gain).

Instead he chose the path more traveled by men of a weaker constitution who care more about job security, monetary gain and societal relevance than fighting the good fight.

A recent example of a country joining the international community by fighting for independence, gaining independence, gaining a (in hindsight temporary) monopoly on violence, and not stepping on the toes of any great powers in the process would be South Sudan, which declared independence in 2011 and is now recognized by the international community (and engaged in a civil war).

On the one hand it could further strengthen the role of the EU and China, which would gain in terms of status and image by fighting effectively (and responsibly) against a major global threat.

The government delegation, which portrays the fight against terrorism as Syria's overriding priority, will return to the talks next month bolstered by its battlefield gains.

She fought Romsey at the 2005 election - and was only 125 votes away from gaining it from the Liberal Democrats (who have held it since a 2000 by - election).

After fighting Lewisham West in 2001, he first fought Dartford in 2005, losing then to Labour's Howard Stoate by 706 votes, meaning that he now requires a swing of 1 % to gain the seat.

She chronicled her fight against the disease in unusually frank, heart - rending — and sometimes even funny — Facebook posts, trying to give hope and encouragement to other women in similar situations by posting photos and videos on the page Lauren vs. Cancer, which gained the attention of thousands of people.

A faction fighting for control of the Women's Equality Party allied with Gov. Andrew Cuomo scored a victory in court this week as a five - judge panel struck down efforts by two competing groups to gain power over the ballot line.

More broadly, the fight over the party has rested on an effort to gain control of the WEP's rules, with three different groups competing for leadership of the party: One led by allies of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, another backed former Sen. Cecilia Tkacyzk and a third backed by two Niagara County clerks.

In the letter sent April 3, Mr. Bharara asked the chairmen and the commission's staff — all of whom were appointed by the governor — whether Mr. Cuomo had abandoned his commitment to fight corruption for a short - term political gain.

By elevating these issues in the public dialogue, U.S. citizens gain a fighting chance of learning whether those who would lead them have the education, wisdom and courage necessary to govern in a science - driven century and to preserve democracy for the next generation.

As Syrian rebels gain ground in fierce fighting, the Syrian government has acknowledged its stockpiles of chemical weapons (CW)-- by announcing that they will not be used against Syrians, only foreign invaders.

Today, most fire behavior predictions rely largely on the «pure experience» gained by firefighters and managers who have fought blazes for years, Dr. Mahalingam says.

By rubbing themselves down with this acid, crazy ants live to keep fighting — and gaining turf.

But Aeras will continue to fight for progress by learning as much as we can from our ongoing trials and research; by sharing scientific gains, building strong partnerships, and making sure that the world hears our call for increased and essential investment in TB vaccine research and development; and by leading the push for innovation, in the lab and beyond.

If you're dead set on having a body like Brad Pitt in Fight Club, you can probably get away by just gaining a bit of muscle and focus on leaning down permanently.

For 20 years I have fought obesity and countless other ailments due to the complications caused by first the loss of my thyroid and than the massive weight gain.

Having muscle, by lifting weights, allows your body to keep moving and consistently fight off potential fat gains.

You can fight weight gain in your later years by incorporating some of these anti-aging eating habits into your lifestyle.

Over time, top nutritionists in the field and science - friendly fitness professionals began fighting back against this misinformation by explaining that food type has relatively little, if anything, to do with fat loss / muscle gain, and that calories and the macros that make up those calories are much more relevant.

This year, the H&M Conscious Foundation will support the organization CARE — a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by working alongside women and girls to help them develop business opportunities to generate income, gain power and enhance self - esteem.

The kids are led by a pair of demonic teen boys, Isaac (an unforgettable John Franklin) and Malachai (Courtney Gains), but the community is far from stable: when a bickering couple arrive in town and are menaced by the kids, things escalate violently, culminating in a melodramatic showdown in which a demonic presence is summoned and fought in the cornfields.

Rachelle Leah constantly nags you for pre-fight interviews, predictions, and press workouts to boost your popularity, but you gain enough popularity just by winning fights and these events sap one week of precious training time (again, mostly to prevent decay).

In bringing Lincoln back down to earth by examining the practical details of his fight to gain enough votes to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States through a lame duck session of Congress and to champion it within a divided Republican Party, Lincoln finds a more subdued sense of reverence for him — not only for what he accomplished but also how he went about accomplishing it.

«Recruited» (read: threatened with death) by a corporation called Abstergo Industries, Lynch taps into his ancestral memories via a device called the Animus to gain the know - how to fight the Assassins» age - old nemeses, the Templars, in a battle for the future of humanity.

* In a lesson on the Choices and Commitments: The Soldiers at Gettysburg, students gain new insights into the complexities of the Civil War by reading letters from three soldiers and learning the surprising reasons that each chose to fight for the North or the South.

1912: NEA endorses Women's Suffrage 1919: NEA members in New Jersey lead the way to the nation's first state pension; by 1945, every state had a pension plan in effect 1941: NEA successfully lobbied Congress for special funding for public schools near military bases 1945: NEA lobbied for the G.I. Bill of Rights to help returning soldiers continue their education 1958: NEA helps gain passage of the National Defense Education Act 1964: NEA lobbies to pass the Civil Rights Act 1968: NEA leads an effort to establish the Bilingual Education Act 1974: NEA backs a case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court that proposes to make unlawful the firing of pregnant teachers or forced maternity leave 1984: NEA fights for and wins passage of a federal retirement equity law that provides the means to end sex discrimination against women in retirement funds 2000s: NEA has lobbied for changes to the No Child Left Behind Act 2009: NEA delegates to the Representative Assembly pass a resolution that opposes the discriminatory treatment of same - sex couple

According to an article by Michael Levinson in the Boston Globe (6.6.14), Barbara Madeloni «won her race by openly criticizing the current union president... for his record of negotiating with — rather than fighting — officials on the development of teacher assessments and the Common Core...» He went on to say: «Her agenda forcefully rejects those policies, which have gained increasing support from Republicans and Democrats over the last 20 years.

The Maruti Swift DZire leads the pack by a huge margin but the rest of the contenders fight it out to gain volumes.

As he slowly is brought back by a village girl's story of her gaining her own courage, his eyes are revealed again, with the determination to fight.

Yes, many people are still fighting that war, on both sides of the debate, and it may well be some time before the most reluctant publishers realize that their cause is lost, but the gains made by self publishing have been so pronounced, so rapid and what is most important, so irreversible, that it's time to call it done.

He is a member of the Civil Security, and with his childhood friends Enju Ahari and Kisara Tendo, fight against the Gastrea, using the special powers they gained by being infected by the virus at birth.

After winning his last battle and gaining freedom, he's challenged by a magician who conjures up a creature to aid him in his battle against the mighty Secundus «Secundus fights two»!

Having worked hard to gain the reputation of one of the smartest breeds of dogs, a breed unspoiled by cosmetic emphasis, many border collie fanciers actively fought AKC recognition as a show dog.

By investing in several different natural blood glucose stabilizers from natural sources, you can gain an upper - hand in the fight against the disease.

I somehow managed to work around this by gaining another level before fighting him again, as if there was a level check or something involved.

When Battlefield: Bad Company 2 released last year it gained numerous new fans thanks to its fantastic online battles, and it took the fight to the Call of Duty series by providing a perfect counterpoint to its tighter, more close combat focused gameplay.