Sentences with phrase «launch an offensive»

Washington and London issued a joint alert, saying the widespread, global campaign began in 2015 and could be escalated to launch offensive attacks.

Between now and the next round of negotiations in Mexico City in November, don't be surprised to see President Trump take a chapter out of Nixon's playbook by using the «madman theory» to categorically launch an offensive attack against Canada and Mexico in an all - or - nothing bid for a «win - lose - lose» NAFTA.

The real estate industry launched an offensive against President John F. Kennedy's proposed changes to the tax code 55 years ago this month.

Pakistan has denied that it has links with militants and has said that it can not launch an offensive in North Waziristan until it wraps up operations in other areas of the tribal belt.

We have our own sense of timing,» said Qureshi when asked by reporters about U.S. pressure to launch an offensive against Taliban militants in the North Waziristan tribal area who regularly attack foreign troops in Afghanistan.

Since the Syrian army launched an offensive starting late last week (when the ceasefire ended), dozens of airstrikes have hit the rebel - held city of Aleppo city in Syria.

When the world attacks the church in this way, when the state launches its offensive, silence alone is legitimate.

They allowed Israel to launch an offensive that killed over 1400 innocent Palestinians, many of them woman and children.

It won't be long before Arsenal finally launch the offensive to wrest the EPL trophy from the big spenders who have distorted the game.

Earlier claims stated Mourinho is «enchanted» by the player's development, and «ready to launch an offensive» next summer.

Turkey is in Syria launching an offensive against the Kurds, and Iran just issued a warning for Turkey to back off.

Following the Liberal Democrats» rise in the polls, the Blairites have launched an offensive to secure their long held goal of a Lib - Lab coalition.

The troops have been launching offensive operations on suspected hideouts of the terrorists that kept the insurgents -LSB-...]

The militants began lighting the fires in August, possibly to mask their movements as US - backed Iraqi forces launched an offensive to retake the city.

Washington — The White House and its supporters in the Congress reportedly have launched an offensive aimed at beginning debate in the Senate as early as this week on a constitutional amendment allowing voluntary prayer in public schools.

The sterling performance was on account of a sustained product launch offensive in the last 12 months, along with a steadily expanding world - class retailer footprint and enhanced service and brand experience programs for consumers.

Official Press Release Nick Fury and his Secret Warriors have launched their offensive against Norman Osborn's H.A.M.M.E.R., but the foot on Fury's throat might be a sign that things won't...

Be your own economist and use this intelligence to launch an offensive.

For newcomers used to dealing with a single, large map the level of multitasking required can be somewhat daunting, but the controls and interface are generally great and before long you'll be hopping between planets like a lunatic, launching offensives, building orbital networks and upgrading your economy at a ferocious speed.

The aliens come flying into formation, which gives you time to eliminate them before they can launch their offensive, but as you progress their number will grow and the amount of damage new units can absorb will increase.

The long - running cartoon has thrived on satirizing current issues in the United States and has unashamedly launched offensive jokes that decidedly attack these problems.

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Looking forward, her team writes that it looks like Barkindo is ready to a «launch another diplomatic offensive» to keep the coalition together and build a strong case for keeping the cut.

U.S. and British officials warned that infected routers could be used to launch future offensive cyber operations.

During times of tension and tight deadlines it is more productive for a leader to launch of charm offensive to galvanize the team.

A U.S. - led coalition has been launching airstrikes on Islamic State militants and facilities in Iraq and Syria for months as part of an effort to give Iraqi forces the time and space to mount a more effective offensive.

Upstart Entwistle has launched a full - on offensive, meeting with government ministers, visiting editorial boards and hammering home his point to any other media that will listen.

IDF troops remain poised on the edge of the Gaza strip awaiting an order for the ground offensive to commence, which Israel seems reluctant to launch.

While Apple may not have increased its buying much since Icahn launched his Twitter offensive and nonbinding shareholder proposal, it has increased its buying considerably since, you know, 2011.

A US - led coalition has been launching air strikes on Isis militants and facilities in Iraq and Syria for months as part of an effort to give Iraqi forces the time and space to mount a more effective offensive.

According to activist groups, helicopters dropped barrel bombs filled with toxic gas on the last rebel - held town in Eastern Ghouta, which has been besieged for six years and the focus of a renewed government offensive launched in mid-February.

Following the 19th Party Congress, Beijing will launch a charm offensive to prevent an anti-China coalition from forming in its periphery.

Mr. Fildebrandt was briefly (sort - of) disciplined by Wildrose leader Brian Jean earlier this year after launching a verbal attack against Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne during her visit to the Alberta Legislature and being involved in an offensive social media blunder about her sexual orientation soon afterward.

This subculture protected them from the storms of secularity, provided a stable base from which to launch repeated evangelistic offensives, and gave them hope that they might regain a role in shaping U.S. culture.

Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)- The Islamic militant group al - Shabaab launched a Ramadan offensive Monday amid spreading famine in Somalia, the African Union said.

Al - Shabaab has launched Ramadan offensives against Somali and African forces every year since the organization sent troops to Mogadishu in 2007, according to the African Union.

Islamic militants launch Ramadan offensive in famine - stricken Somalia By the CNN Wire Staff August 1, 2011 - Updated 1726 GMT (0126 HKT)

Wenger does seem to be launching a charm offensive to try and get the fans back on his side before the new season, and to get a few top - class players in early will go a long way to achieving that goal.

If he got called for an offensive foul every time he pushed off, launched himself straight into a defender, or hooked a defender's arm to draw a reach - in, he'd be fouling out of games left and right.

'» The Wolf Pack pitched Stephens on the possibility of enjoying offensive freedom in a pro-style system that makes launching three - point shots a priority, and he's taken advantage by canning 44.4 % of his 284 long - range attempts this season.

Real Madrid are also keen but have fallen foul of Pogba's agent and it is now claimed that Al Khelaifi has launched a charm offensive - meeting the 22 - year - old in Monaco recently - to persuade the youngster to move back to France.

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This month as communities around the world marked international World Breastfeeding Week (Canada celebrates Oct 1 - 7), formula companies in the Philippines launched an advertising offensive designed to undermine breastfeeding in that country.

Ed Miliband is launching a fresh offensive against George Osborne, following the chancellor's defence of big bonuses for City bosses.

The shadow transport secretary plans launched a charm offensive against Britain's motorists by pledging to block applications for new speed cameras.

The coalition looked to take a different approach, launching an early charm offensive, with David Cameron, Baroness Warsi and Eric Pickles all making warm and supportive noises.

Overnight Tbilisi launched a military offensive against South Ossetia, shelling capital Tskhinvali, surrounding it with tanks and conducting jet air strikes.

The Conservatives have today launched a major new offensive against ID cards, pledging to scrap the project if they win the next election.

Families of British soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been told to brace themselves to expect casualties as an offensive against the Taliban is launched.

Further concessions to the government's beleaguered NHS reforms seem likely after Liberal Democrat peers launched a new offensive against the health and social care bill.

This is the background in which the Tories have launched their Northern Powerhouse offensive.