Sentences with phrase «lackluster performance as»

However, he noted that if the nation's retail sales continue to show the same lackluster performance as they did in recent months, rents could stagnate.

ROBERT STORR»S lackluster performance as director of the 52nd Venice Biennale does unequivocally achieve one thing: It makes clear how stimulating and sharp Francesco Bonami's 2003 version really was.

«So I think that regardless of today's announcement, I think that Bill de Blasio was always going to have to face the voters and answer for his lackluster performance as mayor.»

Not exact matches

And if you have a morale problem, you likely also have a productivity problem, among a multitude of other issues such as poor concentration, lackluster performance, and increased turnover, all of which can have a negative impact on your bottom line.

Despite the lackluster performance of Chinese bonds in 2017, the market value tracked by the S&P China Bond Index continued to expand and reached CNY 56.9 trillion (USD 9 trillion) as of Feb. 26, 2018.

However, the index's performance during December and January has historically been lackluster as stocks in the index tread water ahead of retailer earnings.

But Wenger seems satisfied with lackluster performances and even losing so long as his «favorite» boys are on the pitch.

Also, when a team suffers a major blow such as this one, it's not uncommon to see inspiring performances coming from unexpected corners of the squad; in that case, someone like Chamberlain could be the conjurer in rectifying Arsenal's lackluster start to the season.

That is a silly way to look at things — just like the win over Houston in the Conference USA title game shouldn't be used as the sole reason for hiring somebody, a lackluster bowl performance shouldn't be used as means for questioning the hire — but that tends to be how people react.

As the Rangers stumbled to three straight last - place finishes in the Patrick Division, the word that best characterized their performances was «lackluster.»

The Jaguars - Titans rivalry, frequently mocked as the worst in the NFL, hasn't always been so lackluster, and based on recent performance, there's a chance it will turn around sooner rather than later.

Scholes» comments were received as bizarre by many in that he seems to be entirely reluctant to criticize Wayne Rooney despite his consistently lackluster performances this season, yet he simultaneously has no problem in attacking a relatively new signing who has not yet seen his twentieth birthday.

But, as far as his performances are concerned, he has been extremely lackluster and failed to make any sort of an impact in Arsenal's midfield.

As someone who found the original Super Troopers to be overrated, what saved the sequel for me was the exuberance of the performances to balance out the lackluster laughs.

Quite the contrary in fact, as Fontaine's performance is remarkable, and if anything Olivier's is rather lackluster given his talent.

From time to time there are strong performances from certain members of the cast but overall it ends up as a slightly better than dull, lackluster effort.

Reeves» lackluster performance aside (more on that later), Conor, who begins the film as a compulsive gambler deep in debt to loan sharks, is hardly an interesting or appealing «hero.»

It's also important because some Americans like to point to our supposedly high poverty rate as an excuse for our lackluster international performance on a variety of social indicators, from health - care outcomes to test scores and beyond.

Too many put profits before performance, are run by operators who don't know what they are doing, get lackluster results, and aren't, as envisioned, collaborating with district schools.

Another principal at a middle school in Chicago's western suburbs who saw lackluster performance on measures of trust made a concerted effort to change the culture and climate in her school, because, as she said, «If students know you care about them, it makes everything else a little easier.»

Cost - of - running worries aside, and despite sales not setting the world alight, a second - generation Rapide is indeed in the pipeline and is scheduled to debut before the end of the decade, but given its lackluster performance in the market and issues such as the limited rear legroom, we can't help but wonder, does it make sense for Aston?

Ferrari's lackluster Formula 1 performance last year may have played a role in di Montezemolo's departure, as Marchionne told reporters in Paris that his top, «non-negotiable objective» is to get Ferrari back on the F1 podium, but the two executives also reportedly sparred over the Ferrari brand's role within the Fiat - Chrysler empire.

That's probably because of reportedly lackluster sales performance by Microsoft's latest OS so far, but still the category will grow as OEMs look to invest more in hybrid devices, sliders and tablet - style form factors that could potentially resonate better with where consumers seem to be spending their computing dollars these days.

These chipsets should not only boost performance, but also boost battery life, as the current device's main weak spot is its lackluster battery performance.

But their lackluster performance and lack of communication sure doesn't enthuse me any, especially when there are other companies such as CMX, Digital Manga Publishing and Yen Press actually working to get my few spare dollars.

Despite the lackluster performance of Chinese bonds in 2017, the market value tracked by the S&P China Bond Index continued to expand and reached CNY 56.9 trillion (USD 9 trillion) as of Feb. 26, 2018.

The performance of the South African equities market has been lackluster as a result of poor employment data, weak consumer confidence, and continued power shortages.

The actor providing Raiden's voice, the same guy who played Raiden before, delivers a pretty lackluster performance at times, but epic cutscenes ensure that Raiden comes across as nothing less than a badass that you wouldn't want to mess with, while his own inner demons create a solid foundation for us to relate to the guy.

My performance while playing the secondary character Luigi was lackluster; my sister, as Mario, dominated the game.

The story is confusing to follow, mostly due to the lackluster writing and performances from the main cast, but as an action RPG, it offers enough gameplay, with enough skills and secrets to unlock, that makes it a somewhat enjoyable journey.

As much as Battle of the Bands could have been, it ends up being a game that takes good ideas from other games, adds the very odd weapons, and gives a lackluster performancAs much as Battle of the Bands could have been, it ends up being a game that takes good ideas from other games, adds the very odd weapons, and gives a lackluster performancas Battle of the Bands could have been, it ends up being a game that takes good ideas from other games, adds the very odd weapons, and gives a lackluster performance.

Instagram copied Snapchat's Stories feature, and its rise as a competitor to Snapchat is at least partly responsible for Snap's business problems and lackluster performance on Wall Street.

The Sport Pulse Wireless get a «Special Edition» moniker as Jabra rectifies the original model's lackluster audio performance while adding fitness extras, resulting in one of the most well - rounded Bluetooth earbuds available.

As you'll see soon, its performance in our benchmarks might be lackluster compared to our elite group of best smartphones, but it's no slouch.

The field of sales is a very competitive field as there are a lot of people who can replace your position if you have a lackluster performance.