Sentences with phrase «intense campaigning for»

Malaysia is in the middle of intense campaigning for an election that pits Prime Minister Najib Raza...

His national side went home in the round of 16 so he still managed to get a relatively good break away from the game, but it was still an intense campaign for him.

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Often lauded for his independence, Comey had come under intense scrutiny in past months for his role in the agency's investigation into the email practices of Trump's opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, including a pair of letters he sent to Congress on the matter in the final days of the campaign.

Beyond China, Southeast Asia and India have been the focal points for OPPO's growth in 2016 supported by intense marketing campaigns and new product launches.

From our past campaigns we've seen spikes of intense activity and traffic from search and social for three weeks following the Super Bowl, seeing upwards of a 3,000 percent increase in social media mentions.

Whilst the openness at the top makes for an interesting run - in to the end of the campaign, the competition at the other end of the table is just as intense, where the battle to avoid relegation really is hotting up.

Manager Claudio Ranieri is looking for several replacement strikers if reports are to be believed, with both Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez coming under intense transfer speculation after dazzling throughout their campaign.

«This is a major campaign for them that is really two or three times more intense than your typical referendum,» Yerke said.

It concludes that evidence supports the value of intense media campaigns, on - site educational programs in stores, subsidies for fruits and vegetables, taxes, school gardens, worksite wellness programs and restrictions on marketing to children.

«Fair Elections for New York is coming off an intense six - month campaign that has built the largest grassroots movement for election reform that this state has ever seen,» the release states.

Following a year of intense campaigning by groups and individuals, a plan for a 3,770 cow «mega dairy» in Nocton, Lincolnshire was finally withdrawn in February 2011 after objections were raised by the Environment Agency.

Campaign groups like the Coalition For Marriage are placing intense pressure on backbenchers, having notched up over 600,000 signatures for their petition against same - sex marriaFor Marriage are placing intense pressure on backbenchers, having notched up over 600,000 signatures for their petition against same - sex marriafor their petition against same - sex marriage.

Lewandowski's dismissal has been in the works for weeks, and it marks the culmination of an intense lobbying campaign by Trump's three oldest children — Ivanka, Eric, and Don Jr. — as well as allies of campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

The Moreland Commission held several hearings, including an intense grilling of state Board of Elections officials for failure to enforce the state's already weak campaign finance rules.

On the positive side, hardly unnoticed, I can vouch for the fact that there were some pockets of hugely intense and active «Labour — Out» campaigns.

The thinking is that passage of GENDA could give a much needed progressive win to IDC Leader Jeff Klein & Co. at a time when the breakaway Democratic conference is under intense pressure from the left for (so far) failing to force a vote on some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top agenda items, including the all - inclusive 10 - point Women's Equality Act and the campaign finance reform bill.

After a final day of intense campaigning, Republican incumbent Richard Hanna won his second term as a New York state congressman last night, beating Democrat challenger Dan Lamb for the seat in the newly redrawn 22nd congressional district.

A 27.5 percent increase in funding for Teacher's Choice, the UFT's top budget priority, was secured for the 2016 — 17 fiscal year after an intense lobbying campaign by members on social media and by union leaders at Council meetings and hearings.

A 27.5 percent increase in funding for Teacher's Choice, the UFT's top budget priority, was secured for the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year after an intense lobbying campaign by members on social media and by union leaders at Council meetings and hearings.

After months of attack ads, ideological contrasts, an outpouring of outside money and intense campaigning by the two former candidates for governor, retiring Congressman Chris Gibson's seat will end up being occupied by his friend, neighbor and fellow - Republican John Faso.

Hammond had been under intense pressure to respond to the concerns expressed by voters during the general election campaign about cuts to public services and the rising cost of living, with several vocal MPs, including former minister Nick Boles, calling for an end to austerity.

The Marine campaign for me is the most intense survival horror game yet (mainly because the Xenomorph is such a memorable character)- in terms of providing dread and checking every corner as you make your way slowly in the dark, it is unsurpassed (Dead Space is a very close 2nd).

but this game has: smoother gameplay, better combat, arm switching for cover, an amazing campaign, tighter and more intense multiplayer, deeper customization, more maps, maps from the past, improved visuals, great music to fit the game, and finally yes an escalations mode but it does feel different enough in some areas to be a small plus.

Competition for air space will be intense, so campaigns and advocacy groups are trying to reserve time as soon as possible.

Following intense security campaigns as well as branded media advertising, tourism started to recover in 2017 and revenue for the total year was US$ 26.3 billion.

For obvious reasons it can be hard to connect on any sort of personal level to hulking metal machines, but then Fall of Cybertron isn't trying to tell a deep, character driven tale, rather it's going for the summer blockbuster vibe, fully embracing a highly cinematic style of storytelling that makes for an incredibly intense 6 - 8 hour campaiFor obvious reasons it can be hard to connect on any sort of personal level to hulking metal machines, but then Fall of Cybertron isn't trying to tell a deep, character driven tale, rather it's going for the summer blockbuster vibe, fully embracing a highly cinematic style of storytelling that makes for an incredibly intense 6 - 8 hour campaifor the summer blockbuster vibe, fully embracing a highly cinematic style of storytelling that makes for an incredibly intense 6 - 8 hour campaifor an incredibly intense 6 - 8 hour campaign.

With a lengthy single player campaign that gets you hooked, along with an intense, fast paced multiplayer that will keep you coming back time and time again, Dawn of War 3 is a must have for any RTS fan.

Rise of the Tomb Raider takes place one year after the events that transpired in 2013's Tomb Raider reboot, and it begins with series protagonist, Lara Croft, making her way up a mountain in Siberia amidst a dangerous blizzard; an intense sequence that not only sets the tone for the 12 - hour campaign, but also establishes that Lara is willing to do whatever she must to uncover the truth about her father's studies.

For some it's become the series they love to hate, but MW3 has an intense campaign and a multiplayer that ropes you in and doesn't let go.

It had incredibly detailed visuals, fully destructible environments and a cover system for units that contributed to deep rock - paper - scissors gameplay which was designed in such a way that fighting was intense and continuous throughout both the excellent campaign and multiplayer components.

Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first - person combat — whether you're obliterating demon hordes through the depths of hell in the single - player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes.

No speed limit Play the single player campaign to unlock new parts, ships and skins Race your friends with local split - screen multiplayer for up to 4 players Race anybody in online multiplayer mode with rankings and leaderboards Use environmental traps to overtake your opponents Power - ups and boosts allow you to become top of the track Ship customization gives you an edge over the opposition Four beautifully created sci - fi worlds with three dynamic courses each Stunning realistic 3D graphics powered by the Unity Engine Soundtrack featuring 12 intense tracks that will enhance your racing experience

Lauded by game critics worldwide for its compelling single player campaign, intense co-op missions and its addictive and world class multiplayer, Battlefield 3 has won more than 120 awards including IGN.com's «Best Multiplayer Game of 2011.»

Without spoiling anything for you, Modern Warfare 3's campaign is as intense and crazy as it can get.

This is really a nice change of pace for a campaign as it's all about intense, fast paced action.

Relentless demons, destructive weapons and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense first - person combat — whether you're ripping through the single - player campaign or competing against friends across numerous multiplayer modes.

Battlefield 3 has quickly become the fastest selling title in EA's 20 + year history selling 17 million units since release and has been lauded by game critics worldwide for its compelling single player campaign, intense co-op missions and its world class multiplayer.

While Battlefield is known for its incredibly intense and unique multiplayer action, this footage is taken from the games campaign, which from the looks of it, will hopefully be a nice blend of Bad Company's group dynamic, and Battlefield 3's cinematic realism.

Similarly, in Honduras, massive African oil palm monocultures in the northern Aguan Valley region are at the heart of an intense land struggle and brutal campaign of repression and criminalization against campesinos struggling for their rights to land and food sovereignty.

And of course we'll be watching the Big Oil companies, especially ExxonMobil which is facing intense scrutiny for its role in delaying this very day through its campaign to sow doubt through funding climate denial organizations and individuals.

They're backed by an intense lobbying and public relations campaign by groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, and a number of unions — which, like environmentalists, are part of Obama's political base — are pushing for the project too.

It's more good news for sharks and further testimony of the power of social media campaigns: thanks to intense outcry from environmental groups and consumers, Citibank's Hong Kong division withdrew a special promotion last week that offered credit card holders 15 percent off a «shark's fin and garoupa dinner» at Maxim's, a Hong Kong restaurant chain.

For all the intense debate over the number of police officers, virtually no mention of fraud was made by any politician during the election campaign and its aftermath — despite ONS figures showing that 4.5 % of all adults were a victim of bank or credit card fraud, by far the most common crime affecting adults in Britain.

Cambridge Analytica and its parent company SCL is under intense scrutiny for its role on behalf of Republican campaigns, including the Presidential campaign of Donald Trump.

Facebook is currently dealing with intense controversy after The Observer and The New York Times revealed FB shared the information of 50 million users with the political research group Cambridge Analytica, which worked for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Responsible for social media pages: created an intense campaign going from 12 to 1,700 Twitter followers, 923 likes on Facebook, and 1,023 Instagram followers.

With everything being advertised in the best possible way, using the Internet or with the help of lucrative ad campaigns, the competition for marketing a product has become even more intense.