Sentences with phrase «in a race against time as»

Mr Clarke, who became Treasury's sixth chief executive in four years after arriving from the United Kingdom just seven weeks ago, is in a race against time as United States - based KKR seeks to capitalise on shareholder discontent with the Treasury board and a string of operational disasters to swoop on Australia's most famous wine brands.

Mr Cameron will need a number of other allies if he is to be successful in forcing the EU to change and he's in a race against time as the opinion - formers of the new, more Eurosceptic member nations develop a taste for the Brussels gravy train.

«We are in a race against time as antiquities thieves steal heritage assets worldwide for financial gain.

The magnitude of the problem has scientists like Bergstrom in a race against time as they attempt to harness what they know about evolutionary theory to slow the rate at which bacteria become resistant.

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* OBAMACARE BECOMES WEAPON FOR DEMS: The New York Times reports that the tables have turned, and Democrats are using the Republicans» failed repeal vote as a weapon against them in multiple House races:

Not remembered as the greatest 200m final in Olympic memory (that accolade probably goes to Michael Johnson and his world record time of 19.32 at the Atlanta Games or Usain Bolt at 2016 Rio Olympics), this moment would be remembered for the events after the race: three athletes» protest against the violence, subjugation and oppression of racial injustice.

At such times he was just another very fast track man who could lose a race, as he did against Hary and four others in the 1960 Olympics.

Arsene Wenger's side are in a race against time to secure a deal for Draxler, with the north London side to only go after the German should Man City offer the # 70M the Gunners are asking for for Sanchez as Pep Guardiola's side look to make a last - gasp move for the winger, as per the Mirror.

Brawn also said F1 is looking at setting up a live F1 game, where people can compete in a virtual race that happens at the same time as an actual Grand Prix to see how they stack up against the real teams and drivers.

As Dybala's propsed move to Turin edges closer, the Metro reports that Arsenal are in a race against time to throw their hat into the ring and emerge as serious contenders to beat Juve to this exciting signing, who looks a player capable of becoming one of the best in the worlAs Dybala's propsed move to Turin edges closer, the Metro reports that Arsenal are in a race against time to throw their hat into the ring and emerge as serious contenders to beat Juve to this exciting signing, who looks a player capable of becoming one of the best in the worlas serious contenders to beat Juve to this exciting signing, who looks a player capable of becoming one of the best in the world.

When we raced into a three goal advantage at half time in our last home game against Southampton it got me thinking as to how many times we had been three goals ahead just half way through a game in the sixty years I have been following West Ham.

A Senate race in Michigan against Stabenow — who has won three terms including beating an incumbent Republican in 2000 — wouldn't be easy and would require any candidate trying to replace her to spend a lot of time courting voters at town halls, rallies and debates, as well as developing a media strategy.

In last year's race for Westchester County Executive, republican Rob Astorino's campaign compiled the total number of times that his democratic opponent, George Latimer, voted for tax increase as a member of the Westchester County Board of legislators, which was 46 %, and used it to campaign against him as a «tax and spend democrat.»

The slate of competitive races is largely unchanged from last month, although Arizona cracks the list this time, as real estate developer Jim Pederson has gained momentum in his contest against Sen. Jon Kyl (R).

Hayworth, who's been campaigning full - time for a year for what is expected to be a competitive race against the second - term Democratic incumbent, had strong advantages over Di Carlo, including 10 times as much cash on hand as of Aug. 25 and her resounding GOP convention victory in May.

The owners of the Wandering Dago, run at the time by Andrea Loguidice and Brendan Snooks, filed suit in August 2013 against employees and leaders of OGS, including Commissioner RoAnn Destito and Executive Deputy Commissioner Joe Rabito, as well as the New York Racing Association, which ejected the truck from the Saratoga Race Course in July of that year.

Other candidates who have looked at the race previously, and may do so again, include Joyce Johnson, whom the New York Times endorsed; Assemblyman Keith Wright, the chairman of the Manhattan Democratic organization, who is close to Rangel and could be a leading candidate to replace him should Rangel step down or not seek re-election, as is often rumored to be the case; Adriano Espaillat, a newly elected state senator who could appeal to the growing Hispanic population in the district, depending on what happens with redistricting; and Adam Clayton Powell IV, the former assemblyman and the son of the legendary congressman whom Rangel unseated 40 years ago, who has run and lost against Rangel twice in the past.

In a race against time, researchers propagate native solitary bees as an alternative to our most important pollinators

Researchers are in a race against time to prepare new cryptographic techniques before the arrival of quantum computers, as cryptographers Tanja Lange (Eindhoven University of Technology) and... Read more

While the film touches upon its various political and cultural issues (In addition to the give - and - take relationships between reporters and politicians, there's a lot about the overt and subtle sexism that Kat receives as the first and, at the time, only woman serving a newspaper publisher), the film plays mostly and best as a race - against - the - clock thriller of sorts, in which the obstacles are as imposing as the might of the U.S. government and as low - key as deadlines or being beaten to a story by a rival papeIn addition to the give - and - take relationships between reporters and politicians, there's a lot about the overt and subtle sexism that Kat receives as the first and, at the time, only woman serving a newspaper publisher), the film plays mostly and best as a race - against - the - clock thriller of sorts, in which the obstacles are as imposing as the might of the U.S. government and as low - key as deadlines or being beaten to a story by a rival papein which the obstacles are as imposing as the might of the U.S. government and as low - key as deadlines or being beaten to a story by a rival paper.

Liam Neeson stars in yet again; another action film where his family is threatened with death − and, yet again he's in a race against the clock as time is never on his side.

Thus begins a race against time as Samuel finds himself up against the law, crooked cops and straight - out crooks in an effort to save his wife.

PLOT: Harry (Radcliffe), Ron (Grint) and Hermione (Watson) race against time to destroy the Horcruxes as Lord Voldemort grows in power.

As you are involved in breath - taking races against time, combined with the thrill of taking on actual people rather than beatable AI, you get the fun of jumping across buildings or getting into your very own Titan and ripping your enemies to shreds.

51) «xXx: Return of Xander Cage» Smart Rating: 34.70 Release date: Friday, January 20, 2017 Genre: Action, adventure, thriller Starring: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone Description: After coming out of self - imposed exile, daredevil operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) must race against time to recover a sinister weapon known as Pandora's Box, a device that controls every military satellite in the world.

Their adventure leads them on a course to discover the biggest secret in Smurf history as they race against time and the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) to find a mysterious village

We witness as Mr. Holmes races against time to tell his final story and in essence remind himself of the real truth behind the mystery.

Mia Wasikowska returns for that last one as Alice, who get caught up in a race against Time — literally, since Time turns out to be a man played by Sacha Baron Cohen.

In a final step towards freedom, Hoffman must return to the one place he's fought so hard to leave, Bale Hill Prison, where his mission becomes a race against time when a drug deal goes wrong and threatens his identity as a mole.

Based on Joan Didion's political thriller novel, The Last Thing He Wanted is described as «a thrilling story of one woman, alone and unrelenting in a race against time» and sees -LSB-...]

The final scene as Dwayne Johnson races to save his daughter in a building filling up with water is a tense race against time and hits all of the right thrills I wanted to get from this movie.

After this exposition, the film settles in as a classic race against time: the President's men must get the necessary votes before a peace expedition from the South arrives in Washington to surrender.

See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire - breathing dragon in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty» sAurora.

But as the Monuments Men found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind's greatest achievements.

«We're racing against the [Porsche] Cup cars, who have an edge on ultimate pace because they've got a sequential dog «box so they lose so little time in upshifts, where as we have the gearbox from the street car.

(2) signed by an individual, or his parent, to the effect that he has been denied admission to or not permitted to continue in attendance at a public college by reason of race, color, religion, or national origin, and the Attorney General believes the complaint is meritorious and certifies that the signer or signers of such complaint are unable, in his judgment, to initiate and maintain appropriate legal proceedings for relief and that the institution of an action will materially further the orderly achievement of desegregation in public education, the Attorney General is authorized, after giving notice of such complaint to the appropriate school board or college authority and after certifying that he is satisfied that such board or authority has had a reasonable time to adjust the conditions alleged in such complaint, to institute for or in the name of the United States a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States against such parties and for such relief as may be appropriate, and such court shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section, provided that nothing herein shall empower any official or court of the United States to issue any order seeking to achieve a racial balance in any school by requiring the transportation of pupils or students from one school to another or one school district to another in order to achieve such racial balance, or otherwise enlarge the existing power of the court to insure compliance with constitutional standards.

While we know that the Rimac Concept One can outrun a LaFerrari as well as the quickest Teslas in a drag race, it was time to see how the world's most advanced electric hypercar stacks up against the mighty Bugatti Veyron on track.

The fates continued to conspire against the # 4 Corvette Racing crew in the Tequila Patron Sports Car Showcase itself on Saturday (18 April), as the street race began with yet more contact for Gavin, this time involving a Porsche GTLM entry.

Despite their geographical separation (and lots of hazy memories), they find new, strange ways to communicate and eventually start making their way back to each other as they become embroiled in a race against time to maintain world peace (and perhaps foil a few bad guys along the way).

Caught in a race against time, Diesel and Lizzie soon find out that more isn't always better, as they battle Wulf and the first of the deadly sins.

Paired up with a young, handsome Detective Inspector, she finds herself in a race against time to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder as victim after victim falls to the careful, clever killer.

Flyball can be described as a timed relay between two teams of dogs (4 - 6 dogs per team) that race against each other in parallel courses from a start line, over a series of four hurdles to a ball - dispensing box that releases tennis balls when dogs press the spring - loaded pad, and then return over the hurdles back to their handlers while carrying the balls.

Our number one priority was his blockage and his kidneys, the rest would have to wait, as we were in a race against time to save his life.

As new evolving viruses becoming more dangerous, local researchers are in a race against time to discover the mutations and protect the human race.

The replayability stems from many areas such as an extensive career mode which implements a rivalry driven story across 9 tracks and 4 event types as well as a Challenge mode which provides competitive online leaderboards through racing against the lap times of PSN friends across all 9 tracks, earning gold stars to unlock new career events, earning in - game currency to purchase new hydro jet upgrades, earning enough XP to level up in order to earn skill points to learn new abilities and stunts, alongside entertaining split - screen multiplayer for up to 4 players as well as one of the most entertaining and thrilling online multiplayer experiences in quite some time for up to 8 players which will collectively have players returning for an extensive period of time.

The largely popular Mercenaries mode makes a comeback in this edition, and it's still as fun as ever, as players race against time to gain a high score.

The developer proclaims that Project CARS will be the first racing game to properly simulate all aspects of the grueling endurance race, which is often haled as the challenging motorsport in the world, with events that take run in real time running through a 24 hour day and night cycle against a full 55 car grid to present the player with every possible condition the real life racing drivers face.

It's a race against time for Sebastian as he fights to survive and find Lily, his daughter, before she's lost forever in a crumbling STEM world.

Almost every side mission in Catalyst is a race against nothing as Faith dashes her way around Glass City with arbitrary and highly restrictive time limits.

The name of the game is speed, and players must race against time as they collect survivors, destroy enemies with pulse cannons, and hopefully get to the end of the stage in record time to earn a perfect score.