Sentences with phrase «in a tight spot for»

Writing teachers like me (and perhaps like you) have been caught in a tight spot for some time now.

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Since the beginning of the second quarter of this year, spot gold has been trading in a tight $ 100 range, with the price of the precious metal more or less confined in the $ 1,200 - 1,300 per troy ounce band — and investor demand for the yellow metal has been continuing to wane as the global stock - market rally continues unabated.

The current environment of low interest rates and elevated equity valuations has many investors in a tight spot, as return expectations are lower than usual for both bonds and domestic stocks.

RSPCA inspector Georgia McCormick said: «I'm not sure how he managed to get there, or how long he had been there for, but he really was in a tight spot.

It's also a great travel snack, as muesli requires zero refrigeration and can last for ages if stored in an air - tight container in a dark spot in the pantry.

The Gunners missed out on a spot in Europe's premier competition for the first time in 21 years and it couldn't have come at a worse time for them, the club has lost its stability with the tight lipped Frenchman Arsene Wenger refusing to give anything away about his future and a boardroom battle for control between Silent Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov showing no signs of ending the club may struggle to step back up.

The scrap for the top four in English football has become ever tighter in recent weeks, and with just four games left for the Manchester side, there is a real fight for the 3rd and 4th spots between themselves, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.

And I agree with the poster above — for me Ozil has the edge in movement and seeing the passes — and similar to Santi rarely loses the ball in tight spots.

The race for the other Top Four spots in now getting closer with just 4 points separating Man United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and Burnley, but after Arsenal's tight game at the Etihad and the demolition of Tottenham the Gunners look well placed to go on another winning run to try and close the gap with Pep Guardiola's side.

The mercurial Dane has been the saviour this season with multiple last - minute winning goals on many occasions throughout this season, in tight spots it's been the Midfield Dynamite who's popped up when we most need him and struck for us.

Ulrich's call for a boycott puts a number of elected officials in a tight spot, including Rep. Bob Turner (an Ulrich ally), who is running for the US Senate, and NYC Councilman Dan Halloran, who is running for congress in NY - 6.

Shame on the County Executive for threatening services and allocated funding because he found himself in a tight spot.

Also it has undermined a culture of responsibility where people try and keep a little aside so they can cope if they find themselves in a really tight spot for a few weeks.

Until their vehicle program was eliminated in 2005, the folks at Langley Research Center planned to roll out three prototypes in sequence: a small prop plane that would tuck its wings in on the highway (it shouldn't cost any more than a Mercedes - Benz); a two - seater with rear - propeller drive; and, for tight parking spots, one capable of vertical takeoff.

I realize that space is tight down there, but if you could see your way to maneuver yourself out of that particular spot, it would mean a whole lot less discomfort for your mom which, in turn, will spare me the aggravation of having to hear about her bladder every thirty - eight seconds.

If you are in a tight spot with a birthday party, wedding, or other function where you absolutely can't avoid eating large amounts of simple carbohydrates and ruining your diet - you may want to consider if the benefits of a carb management product are right for that occasion.

Her tight muscles and stiff joints had got to the point where it was difficult to sit in one spot for any period of time; so Kerrie decided to get some help.

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When America's number one NASCAR speed - demon is issued a direct challenge from a gay, French Formula One racer with a hunger for the top spot and a mean talent for tight - cornering, the race is on to become the number one man in all of NASCAR in a full throttle comedy starring Will Ferrell and directed by Anchorman cohort Adam McKay.

What starts as a conventional drama of a man in a tight spot unexpectedly becomes an indictment of careless journalism and mob rule and is all the better for it.

Simon (James McAvoy) works for an art auctioneer and finds himself in a tight spot as he happens to have hidden a painting during a robbery and is unable to remember where because of a sudden case of amnesia.

They offered a substantial amount of cargo room, yet their smaller stature meant that they were easier to drive and great for maneuvering in tight spots.

The ATS - V's optional Recaro sport seats, with holes for a five - point harness, are among the best we've sampled, measured by the balance of support necessary for track - style driving and the ease of sliding in or out when the doors won't swing wide in a tight parking spot.

Park Assist — Applied for the first time in a Range Rover, this automated technology helps drivers parallel park their car in tight urban parking spots.

It changes direction well and stops very well which is vital for when you're getting through traffic, trying to pass people on the brakes or trying to manoeuver around someone in a tight spot.

GMC's Yukon is really big, not for the budget - minded, difficult to maneuver in tight spots and uses gas.

Blind Spot Assist, a rearview camera and Active Parking Assist help you sense your surroundings, for added safety when changing lanes or manoeuvring in tight quarters.

Though they're pretty interesting and unique at first, they do prove to be potentially irritating on a day - to - day basis — for instance, both doors take up a lot of space when you open them, so you won't necessarily be able to access the trunk from the back in tighter parking spots.

Rear doors on crew cabs are larger, for easier entry and exit, and rear doors on extended cab models are now hinged at the front for easier access, especially in tight spots.

We're also inclined to suggest you go for the Driver Assistance Package on the basis that it contains quite a lot of handy tech (namely adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, emergency braking and a «top view» camera system to aid parking manoeuvres in tighter spots), but we do acknowledge it's a rather pricey option at $ 2,550.

Variable - assist power steering seems linear enough for pointing the Element through tight spots and around city corners to be enjoyable — an odd realization in a car that feels so large inside.

While the latter provides everything that a midsize sporty SUV should, the i - MiEV can go where few cars can go, in that impossibly tight parking spot for example.

The additional Side View system uses a pair of cameras mounted in the front of the car to ensure the driver is able to spot cross - traffic early — for example, when pulling out from tight gateways.

The larger windshield, in conjunction with the bluff body panels, makes it easy to steer the car where you want it (as well as navigating it through tight spots or city traffic, the large side windows means the cabin feels nice and airy and, bar the chunky rear pillars, the rear window is large enough for buyers who go for the base trim won't be yearning too much for the reversing camera that's standard fit across the rest of the Kia Soul range.

In fact, one of the more troublesome aspects of our week with the Pathfinder was its tetchy throttle response: the slightest tweak of the gas pedal will send the 5,000 - pound mass lurching forward, which is good news for the (very) few that will be racing GMC Yukons off the lights but a hindrance when trying to park in tight spotIn fact, one of the more troublesome aspects of our week with the Pathfinder was its tetchy throttle response: the slightest tweak of the gas pedal will send the 5,000 - pound mass lurching forward, which is good news for the (very) few that will be racing GMC Yukons off the lights but a hindrance when trying to park in tight spotin tight spots.

This package is perfect for the big city buff or folks that have trouble in tight parking spots.

The latter is one of those wonderful ideas that will make life a lot less stressful for those who frequent shopping centers or park in other tight spots.

For example, the standard integrated backup camera will give you a view of what's behind you when go in reverse, so you can back into tight spaces or back out of your parking spot and avoid accidents.

The # 215 reversing camera (not available for SE) could also prove useful in tight spots.

A Driver Assistance Package adds lane - departure warning, Park Distance Control that can prevent side impacts in tight confines, and assistance systems for getting into and out of parallel - parking spots.

Perhaps the holy grail of student loan repayment, the Income - Based Repayment Plan is the go - to plan for those who are in a tight spot.

If you are in a tight financial spot, you may qualify for forbearance on your student loans.

SunGrow's Flea Comb for Cats, Dogs, and Small Pets deserves a spot in this list because of its adorable, ergonomic design plus really - tight spaced comb bristles.

We generally don't recommend tube cages for syrian hamsters at all, but if you are set on using one we recommend only using them with short haired hamster breeds that are less likely to get stuck, and making sure that you keep the cage in a highly visible area in your home so you'll notice right away if your hamster gets themselves into a tight spot.

Some Oregon firefighters saved the day for two little ducklings who found themselves in a tight spot.

The Lab — an intelligent, family friendly breed — holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 24th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign as the nation's top dog in AKC history.

Insurance also protects you, the owner, in case you find yourself in a financial tight spot (and who hasn't found themselves a little strapped for cash before?).

Having shown both Shibas (roughly 20 - 23 lbs) and Elkhounds (roughly 50 - 55 lbs), I don't know that smaller is cheaper (except for the crate itself)... In 15 + years, I've never had to pay for a grooming spot, but it IS easier to fit your equipment into a tight corner with a smaller dog, and also easier to fit into a car as well as easier to carry into a show.

Spotting scopes are set up for easy viewing of the butterflies, which hang from trees in tight clusters in the evening to help stay warm through the night.

The Batmobile is used for many tasks throughout the game, from combating unmanned drone tanks in Battle Mode to helping Batman escape tight spots at gunpoint and, of course, a faster means of travel around Gotham.