Sentences with phrase «of big sticks»

One of the biggest sticking points in CETA was the EU demand that Newfoundland relax its rules requiring fish to be processed provincially.

Lib Dem enthusiasm for more European integration and the strength of euroscepticism on the Tory backbenches are set to create one of the biggest sticking - points of the coalition government in its four years left in power.

One of the biggest sticking points was over teacher pay; the compromise offers public school teachers an average seven percent raise.

Once again, TA jobs are on the line and serve as one of the biggest sticking points between the House and the Senate.

Extracting performance requires use of a big stick, and although (once woken up) it's keen to rev both to and through the 6300rpm that peak power arrives at, sounding good as it does so, quicker progress means keeping busy with the gearstick.

In fact, with the excellent (and newer) seven - seater Volvo XC90 being cheaper, the GLE's price is one of its biggest sticking points.

It's one of the biggest sticking points for Android tablets at the moment.

One of the biggest sticking points coming into E3 was that Microsoft needed to show off exclusive games to sell the Xbox One X.

THAT has been one of the bigger sticks in the bicycle spokes to «fair» compensation reforms.)

Not exact matches

It's very easy to get stuck in the minutiae of a rapidly growing business, and it is imperative to take time to clear the head and think about the bigger picture.»

Instead, keep things simple and reduce stress by focusing on the daily process and sticking to your schedule instead of worrying about big, life - changing goals.

«The U.S. is wielding the big stick of trade sanctions while keeping saying they are willing to talk.

«One of the biggest myths is that good business leaders are great visionaries with dogged determination to stick to their goals no matter what.

Big pharma is a popular target for righteous anger from many quarters, but Governor Brown's defense of the law rests on reducing income inequality rather than sticking it to the man for its own sake.

Left with the choice of sticking with an outdated operating system that would no longer get security updates or buying bigger - selling devices that get regular updates like Apple's (AAPL) iPhone, the NYPD chose the latter.

They keep trying to stick where they are, instead of recognizing maybe this is too big for us to try to maintain.

It's possible the more we assume we don't have anything left to learn the more we put up a wall and sit in isolation, not realizing we're stuck in a big puddle of mud.

Not only are his 200 workers likely to stick around longer, he says, they're more productive, and they do a better job, which is important to Klock, whose company provides high - end all - natural food to some of the biggest organic retailers in the country.

As the big day grew closer, my partner and I realized that we had a potential problem: Our beloved beagle would be stuck at the kennel during the hours of our pre-ceremony photos.

The Times reports that in the years after «The Biggest Loser,» contestants reported near - constant feelings of hunger and cravings, which often led some to binge after they'd succeeded in sticking to a healthy eating regimen for several weeks.

The SEC has the expertise to sniff out such wrongdoing but not the big stick of prison to wave in front of its targets.

Two more teams are stuck at 19 and 20 wins, respectively, and the 23 - win New York Knicks are just ahead of that poor mark, and are now preparing to finish the season without star big man Kristaps Porzingis.

Out of these different motivations, an employee's relationship with his / her manager is one of the biggest reasons why employees leave or remains stick to their jobs.

Without taking up too much space, the current Roku stick gives you access to hundreds of different apps, including the big ones like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, and Google Play with an easy to use user interface.

One of the biggest challenges isn't just making decisions but sticking with them.

Negotiators from the U.S., Canada and Mexico wrapped up the seventh round of Nafta talks this week in Mexico still hoping for a breakthrough on the biggest sticking points.

One of the bigger reasons I avoid tighter pants is the lack of pocket space; sticking a big phone in the pocket of a pair of skinny jeans is a recipe for disaster, but I'm happy to say I was able to fit my iPhone 7 Plus into a front pocket without having to jump through any big hoops.

She helped me set aside a chunk of time each day for high - priority, big impact tasks (not routine stuff like answering email or booking meetings) and suggested sticking to that timeslot throughout the work week so that it became part of my regular routine.

Let your staff see more of the company's big picture, and your business will benefit from the resulting positive attitudes and creative ideas from employees who stick around longer.

If this client goes public about your dishonesty, you may find yourself with a big image problem — and that kind of thing tends to stick.

When it comes to your business, however, the payoff of sticking to, or not sticking to, your resolutions can have a much bigger impact than just a wasted gym membership.

Though the two leads get along and stuck around in the end, it's the people calling the shots who might actually be the biggest source of friction.

Well, when some of your life goals include big dreams like buying a house, owning property, or preparing for a family, financial planning is key to making sure you're never stuck without a backup.

So seek out opportunities to feel dwarfed by something much bigger than yourself and your problems, such as gazing at the night sky, hiking through inspiring landscapes, reading up on the mysteries and grandeurs of physics, or even checking out an awe - inspiring YouTube video if you're stuck at your desk.

But, if you have too big of a number stuck in your accounts receivable, meaning you don't have the cash yet, that gives you an action item to tackle.

One big sticking point of note is that those savings don't include the up - front cost of the system.

The city, like the rest of the U.S., was stuck in a decades - long entrepreneurial slump that had left its economy dependent on a handful of big, staid corporations — corporations that were pulling up stakes to head overseas at a rate that alarmed local leaders.

The risk, of course, is that Mr. Legere doesn't stick to his word, and a merged company becomes bigger and more complacent.

It's impossible to move any kind of stuff — i.e. big investors, mutual funds, pension funds are stuck.

We're big on diversifying your investments, making a longterm plan, and sticking to it regardless of market, currency, or any other fluctuations.)

You don't have to stick with the big boys in the industry, though; there are hundreds of independent oil & gas companies that participate in drilling and exploration, equipment and services, pipelines, and refining and marketing.

And Thursday, Canada said it's preparing new talks related to autos, signalling a potential breakthrough in one of the biggest NAFTA sticking points.

In fact, it can take a good deal of vocal control to speak softly, yet carry a big stick.

Don't forget the big conference at Berry College this Thursday and Friday on the public policy dimension of being stuck with virtue — featuring Ben Hippen, Paul McHugh, Jim Capretta, and Jean Elshtain.

The NUCLEAR «stick» is the Big Deterrence and thousand of «mini drones» can be used to «secure and hold» an area while our people stay home and run the show for about 1 % of what we spend on a useless «Military Presence».

It drains the body (just stick with it, and you'll find out big time when you're older), leaves you nothing to give the one you love, and distracts you from the important business of life.

excellent point — if you don't agree with their business practices of their employment practices then you carry the biggest negotiation stick of all — the dollar.

When I was 15, I «gave my life to Christ» — not in a church, but alone, in my room, after months of reading and thinking and looking for purpose and meaning and direction and something bigger than the depressing and lonely life I seemed to be stuck with — and I expected to find those things.

Ridiculing Obama's efforts to engage the international community, Huckabee said, «There was once a time when our foreign policy was, «Walk softly and carry a big stick»... Our new policy is, walk softly and carry a great big olive branch, or maybe even a bag of Stay Puft marshmallows so that when we build around the campfire we can sing «Kumbaya» and have a lovely time holding arms and talking about how well we're getting on.»

Some of these may offend you, but here is how I think Jesus responds to every single one (including the last one there which pokes fun at religion with a really big stick):