Sentences with phrase «in persistent efforts»

«But the best evidence of the value of that partnership lies in the persistent efforts of our political opponents to disrupt it.

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Attempting to raise funding for their effort to develop a novel therapy for persistent viral infections, the co-founders, who've been best friends since they grew up together in Philadelphia, were on the verge of giving up and heading back to the east coast when Peter Thiel personally persuaded them to stay in town.

«Individuals who have faced adversity and faltered in the past are more likely to show persistent effort and reach the top in the future.

Lynch leaves office following a nearly two - year tenure marked by massacres carried out by violent extremists, including the shootings at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida; persistent hacking from overseas, including Russian government efforts to meddle in the U.S. presidential election; and an election - season investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server that entangled the Justice Department in presidential politics and led to criticism for her ill - timed meeting on an airport tarmac with former President Bill Clinton.

Innovative minds and persistent efforts have led to unprecedented collaboration between the public and private sectors, resulting in the successful completion of important infrastructure projects that otherwise would have been unaffordable.

Despite the big - effort, these corporate programs will likely do very little toward making a dent in the country's persistent unemployment problems.

The acute sufferings of that time brought to a head the misgivings about God's providence in history which had been aroused by long - continued misfortunes and disappointments; for these sufferings not only fell upon a people which had made sincere and persistent efforts to observe the law of God in its corporate life, but they fell most heavily upon the best members of the community.

But that is not done in one fell swoop; it can only be done by a continuing and persistent effort on God's part.

Process theism involves the persistent effort to conceive God's activity primarily in terms of persuasion.

By the grace of God and by persistent, devoted effort in faith and love, miracles of spiritual, moral, and social transformation still are wrought.

Before the impact of Freud's rediscovery of the irrational in man, one could talk about man without taking account of his persistent efforts to justify himself by conscious and unconscious means.

This can happen as a result of planned and persistent effort, choosing the goals that attract both and planning strategy for moving toward them, remembering that there needs to be a balance among the various dimensions of intimacy in order to enrich the relationship and prevent any one facet of the relationship from being overloaded.

But a persistent and pervasive distrust of all systems is either only another system in itself or the effort is self - defeating.

e.g. «we never made effort to sign him» this fits in your persistent negative outlook.

This week he flew to Barcelona to undergo stem - cell treatment in an effort to get over persistent hamstring problems.

In an effort to decrease and prevent neonatal suffering due to persistent diaper dermatitis, Earth Mama worked with a veteran NICU Nurse Manager to develop the WRAPO Diaper Protocol for Diaper Dermatitis.

According to him, with Persistent efforts, strong determination and will power will definitely help one achieve the goal in entrepreneurship.

Dutchess County Government is persistent in its efforts to confront cybersecurity threats and ensure continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

For the second time in the last four months, a major de Blasio administration official directly responsible for the city's efforts to address a persistent homelessness problem has announced plans to resign.

The fall in the Ukip share may reflect the recent comparative decline in publicity for the party's leader, Nigel Farage, and Downing Street's persistent efforts to neutralise Ukip's appeal by countering with a series of strong messages on immigration, welfare and a referendum on UK membership of the European Union.

Niagara County recognizes and appreciates Congressman Collins» persistent and unending efforts in trying to attain this funding that is so important to lakefront communities, for which Niagara County is very grateful.»

Instead, they are persistent and constant in their efforts, which means making a lot of sacrifices and struggling to adopt new habits, and those things pay off in the long run.

Today let these 9 stories of persistent determination inspire you to stick with your efforts in spite of the detour.

Only strong, committed, persistent and focused human effort will accomplish the goal of eliminating these abominations — the kind of strength, commitment, persistence and focus that only animal foods rich in cholesterol, zinc, good fats and vitamin B12 can sustain.

Small dumbbells < 5 lbs have been used to walk with, although they are held in the usual fashion not requiring a persistent grip effort.

«And as newer, better funded companies like Bumble and Hinge market themselves as relationship - friendly alternatives to Tinder, we can see how our early and persistent efforts to humanize the online dating space have influenced the conversation, and we hope this industry continues to grow in that direction.»

Finding that person requires that you are persistent in your efforts.

In the last six months we've collected a significant amount of feedback, and decided to concentrate the efforts of the development team on combating one of the most persistent issues plaguing the online dating industry in the recent years — SpaIn the last six months we've collected a significant amount of feedback, and decided to concentrate the efforts of the development team on combating one of the most persistent issues plaguing the online dating industry in the recent years — Spain the recent years — Spam.

Through the persistent efforts of dignified Col. Bullard (played by Terrence Howard in Richard Widmark mode) who pressures military brass stateside to deploy the segregated unit, they advance to escorting grateful bomber crews, dogfighting in technically advanced P - 51s, and eventually confronting German jet aircraft in a decisive battle.

Even as various reform efforts have sought to address the inequities of educational outcomes in the United States — leading to some improvements in specific areas — deep and persistent gaps in opportunity and achievement remain.

I want to keep working at solving the problem that, notwithstanding the great efforts we've made in Massachusetts over a couple of decades in setting high goals, measuring progress, holding people accountable, and investing and building the capacity of the system to deliver, we've still been — however successful we've been comparatively — unsuccessful at: closing persistent achievement gaps.

We should choose to focus on those influences that can enhance our optimistic outlook and sustain our belief in our ability to succeed through hard work and persistent effort.

The UNESCO report outlines the successes, efforts made and persistent challenges in relation to each goal.

In the wake of persistent membership losses, the National Education Association began a review of its organizational structure in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costIn the wake of persistent membership losses, the National Education Association began a review of its organizational structure in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costin an effort to improve efficiency and cut costs.

«The contention that unions play a role in misallocating resources, sending them away from where they are most needed, is a distraction from efforts to address the persistent nature of achievement gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students.»

Tags: Chris Larson, community schools, state school takeovers by Félix Pérez; image: candidate Chris Larson addresses school walk - in participants Milwaukee parents, residents, educators, students and community groups are organized, vocal and persistent when it comes to derailing the effort by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his friends in the state legislature to take over their community schools.

So while «efforts over recent decades to recruit more minority teachers and place them in schools serving disadvantaged and minority students have been very successful,» the report states, «there continues to be a persistent racial - ethnic parity gap between the percentage of minority students and the percentage of minority teachers in the U.S. school system.»

He said DPI is not aggressive enough in translating their priorities to school officials in an effort to combat some persistent academic problems.

CCSSO supports school improvement in states by fostering a sense of urgency among chiefs that the SEA plays a central role in improving persistently low - performing schools, equipping all states with strategies and approaches to meet the needs of all children, and fast - tracking efforts in states who are willing to take bold, relentless action to address persistent low - performance.

We bring essential facts to the surface, place stories in their local and national context, evaluate successful efforts, and point to persistent challenges that remain.

Another important collaborative effort in Maryland is our new teacher - principal evaluation system (TPE), which has the potential to provide a meaningful opportunity for professional growth, close persistent gaps in student achievement and accelerate growth for all students.

Despite a decades - long effort to restructure schools — in part, at least, to give parents a greater voice in school decisions — we see little evidence that teachers perceive much influence from parents, or from students.48 This outcome probably reflects the wellknown and persistent challenges teachers and administrators face in creating authentic relationships with parents for school - improvement purposes.

«While the overall trend lines are positive, these persistent and significant gaps are a reminder of the importance of the commonwealth's efforts to improve instruction and raise achievement in schools challenged by poverty and other impediments to learning,» Secretary of Education Anne Holton said.

I was persistent in pursuing his acceptance into the school because I always believe you should make a valiant effort in whatever it is you seek to accomplish.

I emphasize «at this point» because Geller is one of the most cautiously persistent of our interview subjects in naming these efforts experimentation.

Cats are efficient at removing these mites and it may take a persistent effort to find them in some cases, though.

Generations of breeders can thank the funds and persistent efforts of those who pursued and supported the research that resulted in the DNA based test.

High concentrations of particulates can cause persistent cough, increased nasal discharge, wheezing and increased physical effort in breathing.

Be thorough and persistent in your search efforts, and don t give up hope.

Thanks to their persistent grassroots efforts — abetted by a confluence of factors, including changing priorities in the National Park Service, the decommissioning of military sites across the U.S., and a continuing debate over the future of Alcatraz Island — the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was established on October 27, 1972.