Sentences with phrase «in competition for»

Yesterday's deforestation report details the cost savings for states that stand to benefit if there were a decline in deforestation and a subsequent drop in competition for their crops, timber or cattle.

This finding seems to upend the widespread impression that older scientists have higher success rates than their juniors in the competition for grants.

Many European governments give women candidates a leg up in the competition for parliamentary seats.

«As New York president of the oldest civil rights organization in the nation, I am alarmed by your decision to exclude the Newburgh area, a community that is 80 percent African American and Latino, from participating in the competition for the fourth casino gaming license,» Hazel Dukes wrote in the letter.

Officials in Sullivan County, for which there are two casino proposals, have complained that Orange County, a late entrant in the competition for state approval of casino sites, is relatively prosperous and not within the original intent of the legislation.

«I am alarmed by your decision to exclude the Newburgh area, a community that is 80 percent African American and Latino, from participation in the competition for the fourth casino gaming license.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to pit seven upstate regions against each other in a competition for $ 1.5 billion in economic development funds has prompted some lawmakers and mayors to say the state shouldn't pick winners and losers.

It was a bad week for New York Canna, Inc, the sixth - placing company in the competition for medical marijuana licences in New York.

Clinton urged Silver's Assembly to «absolutely» pass a Senate bill that would more than double the cap to 460 from 200 — and «not just because of the federal funding» (the up to $ 700 million that New York could win in a competition for states that enact education reforms).

The groups said there should be stricter laws against pay to play, where companies with business before government, or in competition for state contracts, would be restricted from giving large campaign contributions to politicians.

A state - funded capital construction program added on as a patch in the state budget to offset that hole in the waiver is a start, but it's just $ 1.2 billion, spread over seven years, and there are a lot of institutions in competition for a piece of it, Hannon said.

Last year New York seemed like a loser in the competition for federal rail funds — being granted only $ 151 million of the $ 4 billion it applied for while California received over $ 2 billion.

We have several great ideas to develop our site into one of the world's premier destinations for gaming and conventions, and we now look forward to working with Gov. Cuomo and participating in any competition for a convention center / casino project that the governor designs.»

Sons Dave and Joe would constantly clash in competition for Nina's affections.

And if you are in the lowest paid kind of work then, unlike everyone else, you may well be in competition for wages with some migrant workers.

The result is emerging new forms of politics between national and sub-national entities, as they seek to map out best effective strategies to pursue greater «success» in this competition for recognition and position.

Kids argue, especially when they are siblings who are together all the time and are in competition for moms attention, or who just want to play with the same toy at the same time.

These two strollers go head - to - head in the competition for the best lightweight strollers.

If you became in competition for something... lets say food and it happens to be up on a tall shelf, the tallest person is more likely to get it.

The game is Liverpool's first knockout match in the competition for nine years, though they enter it having topped Group E without defeat and racked up 23 goals — including two 7 - 0 wins.

The upcoming edition of Copa Libertadores is going to be bigger than the previous editions and there will be quite a few sides taking part in this competition for the first time this season.

Chelsea were chasing a Premier League and FA Cup Double, but instead the double was Arsenal's: a record 13th FA Cup success and an unprecedented seventh triumph in the competition for Wenger.

After seeing lower level teams and bottom - of - the - table Serie A clubs duke it out to try and advance as far as possible, it's pretty much who we have seen at this point in the competition for the last few years.

Spanish World Cup winner Gerard Pique appeared in the competition for United in recent years, as did Giuseppe Rossi and Federico Macheda.

The Sky Blues manager is looking at bringing in competition for Stokes and Haynes which will be good for the team as well.

The 28 - year - old drilled home from 25 yards — a Premier League - high 17th strike from outside the penalty box since January 2012, when Sigurdsson made his debut in the competition for Swansea City — to crack the resistance of an obdurate Palace side.

His exclusion does not come as a surprise though, as this now prevents him from being cup - tied should a deal with desired - club Atletico Madrid transpire in January, meaning he would be able to play in the competition for the La Liga outfit, according to The Guardian.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that he wants to bring in competition for Olivier Giroud, who has scored 14 goals this season.

With eight clubs from as many countries, the quarterfinals also see Atletico Madrid face Sporting Lisbon while Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, in the competition for the first time, take on Marseille.

It is believed that Spurs are looking at bringing in some competition for Kyle Walker over the summer, and are looking at loaning out DeAndre Yedlin as he looks to adapt to English football.

While Spurs have the shortest distance to travel of the four Premier League sides still in the competition for the away leg of their tie, the task does not appear set to get any easier for Andre Villas - Boas's men - with Italian side Inter Milan potentially lying in wait if both sides can progress from their respective draws into the last 16.

Edin Dzeko pulled one back in the 80th minute to keep Roma just about in the tie but Suarez netted three minutes from time to put Barca within sight of a first semi-final appearance in the competition for three seasons.

Real Madrid and Manchester City were also in competition for the striker's signature.

With making further progress in the Champions League the chief target for PSG, Toure's lack of form in the competition for City would also have to be a concern.

Olimpia's squad includes veteran former Premier League striker Roque Santa Cruz, would could be playing in the competition for the last time.

Hill and Long must assert themselves in the competition for starting spots, especially with Hughes entering the fold.

«Barca have played in a lot of finals, this is the fifth in a row in this competition for this group of players.

Another massive result for Tottenham Hotspur and Pochettino in the grand scheme of things, at Vicarage Road, that has now opened up a breathing space between themselves and the rest of the chasing pack, in the competition for Champions League spots.

Until a calf - muscle strain in late February caused him to miss two games, he had played every single minute in every competition for Leverkusen.

Tottenham are in need of attacking reinforcements after failing to bring in competition for Harry Kane in the summer.

Arsenal have been strongly suggested to be on the verge of making an approach for the player as they look to bring in competition for Wojciech Szczesny.

Four strikes in LaLiga and one in the Copa del Rey were added to on Wednesday night in the Champions League game against AS Roma, as Piqué found the net in the competition for the first time this term.

While the gushing (albeit, slowing) flow of TV money has been a tide that has lifted all English top flight boats in the competition for talent, Liverpool have had to resign themselves to coming off second - best to their oil - greased rivals in the top six, with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United trading domestic success amongst themselves.

He would be a giant leap up in competition for Newell, but Nick has run through enough lower tier competition at this point.

According to the Telegraph, Conte plans to discuss his specific targets with Roman Abramovich at a later point, but he has already focused on bringing in competition for Morata and for left wing - back Marcos Alonso.

Its unfortunate that we lost the game, really, wanted to remain in the competition for a few more games to help with game time for some of our players and continue build the confidence of our youngsters

Thursday it gets real for Woods, who, at 39, is still seeking that elusive 15th major title and will tee it up in competition for the first time since taking a break two months ago.

The Premier League could receive another place in the competition for the next campaign, after the English top - flight, as well as the League of Ireland and the Eredivisie occupied the top three places in UEFA's January fair - play table.

It was also another successful week in competition for our teams, with more of our teams securing their league titles!

Brendan Rodgers failed to bring in competition for Mignolet during the summer transfer window, despite allowing Pepe Reina to join Bayern Munich on a permanent deal, and the Kop boss is now looking to bring Valdes to Anfield.