Sentences with phrase «great against a backdrop»

And at Christmastime, a glittering assortment of frosted, silvery decorations look great against the backdrop of luxurious wallpapers and plush textiles.

Perfect for adding a sense of charm to your home, this day bed looks great against a backdrop of warm colours.

Not exact matches

This week's panic in China's markets is set against of a backdrop of relatively positive news for the greater economy.

Americans are choosing a president against a backdrop of slow but steady growth that has managed to restore the economy from the crushing setback of the Great Recession.

It's still not great, of course, and as far as traditional equities markets go, a cost 50 % decline is a disaster, but in the cryptocurrency markets, and especially against the backdrop of the bloodbath we have seen across other points over the last few weeks, it's a drop in the ocean.

«LaLiga is one of the world's most exciting televised events, featuring the best players and the best clubs against the backdrop of great stadia, supported by passionate fans everywhere,» said Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga.»

Against the backdrop of the UK's parlous public finances, it is vital all aspects of healthcare are examined to assess where increased value and quality can be delivered with greater cost - effectiveness.

In light of the considerable uncertainty around the economic and fiscal outlook, including the risks posed to economic recovery by ongoing financial tensions in the eurozone and against the backdrop of a still large structural budget deficit and high and rising government debt, the Negative Outlook indicates a slightly greater than 50 % chance of a downgrade over a two - year horizon.»

David Amess MP, who controversially entered two dogs — his pugs Lily and Bo, evoked a great deal of incredulous laughter as he stood for a photo, a glass of champagne in his hand, and one of his pugs started relieving itself against the backdrop.

Against a backdrop of cuts and closures, the Greater Manchester Law Centre opened its doors last year - an inspiration for grass - roots community organising.

The findings are of great interest against a backdrop of increasing knowledge on coffee as a possible protective agent in other liver diseases.

And against this backdrop, my levels of estrogen and progesterone, after climbing to great heights during pregnancy, had fallen off a cliff.

You've created such a lovely summer dress here, which looks great on you as you smile beautifully against that amazing backdrop!

The shades of orange in your outfit really pop against the backdrop of blues and help to echo the orange stripe in the tights... which look great btw.

What the folks at Pixar have done is to place those tried and true lessons against a long overdue Latino backdrop that shows the great care taken in portraying the culture, its people and beliefs as much more than an animated tourist stop.

The city itself is great to look at, and provides an entertaining backdrop for the story, musically though, probably a little annoying for more adult audiences but with children as the target audience it shouldn't count against it.

Caleb Deschanel's cinematography is its greatest achievement; the first half of the film unfolds almost silently against the backdrop of a rocky desert island and the rolling seas, while the latter half is set in upstate, 1940s New York.

A beautiful film, great acting, humour, pathos, raw emotion against a backdrop of world shaking events and a behind the arras peek at Royalty.

At the NAHT conference in April 2017, against a backdrop of rising concerns about the impact of the proposed fairer funding formula, 97 per cent of NAHT members present voted to campaign for protected funding to ensure children have greater access to outdoor education and residential experiences.

Against the backdrop of a national survey showing half of teachers experiencing «great stress» on the job, the head of California's teacher credentialing commission says that stress levels among the state's teachers are likely to be even higher.

It is against this general backdrop that the charter school movement is growing and thriving, and it is abundantly clear that charter schools are doing a great job serving students reflective of the diversity of our state while improving educational opportunity for historically underserved populations.

Drawing on the voices of those who stayed and survived — those who, now in their eighties and nineties, will soon carry their memories to the grave — Egan tells a story of endurance and heroism against the backdrop of the Great Depression.

The real history of the rise of unions and worker rights against the backdrop of a nation recovering from the Great Depression contributes an engrossing, realistic scenario; a vivid read that blends fiction with nonfiction elements in a way that makes the book hard to put down.

Yet before she can truly find peace, one heartbreaking, life - altering decision remains.Inspired by her great - grandmother's life, the author weaves a timeless story of survival and courage set against the backdrop of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and the prairi...

Experience Verdi's opera Aida, set in Egypt, to be performed in an outdoor amphitheatre against the mesmerising backdrop of the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

Many people come to Costa Rica for the great waves but I am convinced the vibrant Santa Teresa sunsets against the lush green jungle backdrop is why they stay.

«Personal photos shared by Chris enjoying quality family time against iconic backdrops such as Uluru, the Kimberley, the Whitsundays and The Great Barrier Reef are tourism gold for us,» Tourism Australia's managing director John O'Sullivan told the Courier Mail.

The national parks that surround it offer some great walks and BBQ spots against the beautiful backdrop of Tea Tree Point.

The annual Broadbeach Jazz Festival brings thousands of people together for a fantastic weekend of great music, food and wine against a spectacular coastal backdrop.

The beach was filled with pink balloons against the backdrop of the sun setting over the beautiful Seven Mile Beach as supporters walked to the Ritz - Carlton and back for a truly great cause.

One of the greatest Mayan ruins constructed against a backdrop of the dazzling Mexican Caribbean.

Located just an hour north of Cairns, along one of Australia's most scenic coastal routes, against a backdrop of rainforest mountains with a foreground of the Coral Sea, Port Douglas is the perfect base to explore the exceptional World Heritage areas of the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.

Euromonitor International Head of Travel and Tourism Research Caroline Bremner said: «Against a backdrop of economic doom and gloom, mystery trips help put the fun back into travel and also allow travel operators to provide greater levels of customisation.»

Deserted palm tree - lined beaches, tropical island resorts, luxurious treehouse resorts and sunset cruises against the backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef, provides an idyllic romantic setting and leaves a lasting impression.

Set against the backdrop of storied and iconic Hotel del Coronado, featured in Marilyn Monroe's 1958 film «Some Like it Hot,» Coronado is the quintessential San Diego postcard experience and a great place for a romantic getaway or a fun - filled family beach vacation.

«Concurrently, the city itself is being reshaped by a voracious real estate market that poses particular challenges to local artists... Against this backdrop, Greater New York departs from the show's traditional focus on youth, instead examining points of connection and tension between our desire for the new and nostalgia for that which it displaces.»

Against this backdrop, Greater New York departs from the show's traditional focus on youth, instead examining points of connection and tension between our desire for the new and nostalgia for that which it displaces.

Although still offering a fuller programme for paid members and relying on members» support to fulfil its charitable mission, the Contemporary Art Society's move to become more public - facing is set against a backdrop of recent cuts to arts funding in the UK and intends to provide greater advocacy and support for the visual arts nationally, especially at a regional level.

Central to Visionaries is the story of museum founder Solomon R. Guggenheim, who with support from his trusted advisor, Hilla Rebay, become a great champion of «nonobjective» art and assembled a radical collection against the backdrop of economic crisis and war in the 1930s and»40s.

With the rise of social media, and against the backdrop of an increasingly radicalised political climate, there is a great need to interpret the fragmented, global social space in which we currently live.

Against this backdrop, new and ongoing work to help the greater Cleveland area become more resilient in the face of climate change can also address ongoing social justice problems, according to advocates, planners and local leaders.

I wrote in December about the Strathclyde Review, which took place at great speed in the autumn against the backdrop of the House of Lords» refusal to allow the enactment of secondary legislation on tax credits.

It must also be said that, while many Indigenous people are conscious of greater support, this shift is viewed against a wider backdrop.

The two - tone fabric of the cushions looks great against the simple biscuit and chocolate backdrop.

He already had the lamp, so we added the bookshelves; a mix of black metal and wood which sits great against the dark backdrop.

Painted white furniture is mixed with rustic oak pieces in this country - style kitchen, and looks great against the cool blue backdrop.

Back for its fourth year at Hardwick, the Summer Nights film festival brings you two great movies against a stunning backdrop.