Sentences with phrase «of commanding position»

But the Velar lacks some of the commanding position that Land Rovers and Range Rovers have boasted in the past.

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The biggest casualty of that shakeout has unquestionably been Canada's BlackBerry, which has seen its once - commanding position atop the smartphone pile dwindle to less than one per cent global market share.

Here's how to quickly position yourself as an authority that will command attention from your prospective audience before you have a laundry list of testimonials.

As you're rounding the last bend of your presentation and preparing to deliver the bottom - line offer, command the room with a position Cuddy calls «The Loomer.»

Through her sizable investment, Powell Jobs instantly commands an influential position in the male - dominated ownership circles of the «Big Four» professional sports leagues.

Hybels also recalled that she's been accused of participating in a «massive effort in the heart of the evangelical church to lure its members — especially its youth — away from the pro-Israel position God commands to an uncritical and unbiblical support for Palestinians.»

His idea of the creative Word, in fact, holds a commanding position in the history of thought,» and, in its developed form, it has become central to the philosophy of the Christian religion.

Proud Haman was put to death, while her humble and patient uncle Mordecai, receives the position of being second in command over the entire empire.

They make their report to the authorities by the chain of command, i.e., from the gatekeepers to the king (for they themselves have no right of entry into the city and they accept their position).

Proponents of this mediating position in American and Western Christian circles may soon command a majority in the Christian world, if not in the political constituency.

They include: the command of the sovereign; the majority of the voters; the principle of utility; the Supreme Court's varying interpretations of the Constitution's great but ambiguous phrases; the subtle implications of platitudinous shared values like «equality» or «autonomy»; and even a hypothetical social contract that abstract persons might adopt in the imaginary «original position» described by John Rawls.

The privilege of publication is limited to those who command the requisite resources of money and position.

This vagueness doubtless is partly due to the conflict of traditions — a conflict in which exponents of the primacy of the «secret call» may take the position that it alone is adequate while others who emphasize the first importance of church call come to the indefensible position of renouncing the importance of command and obedience enacted in solitariness.

Finally, our position is in the midst of that increasing group in the church which has heard the command to halt, to remind itself of its mission, and to await further orders.

But, the possibilities for that occasion are, from the position of those who command more imaginative societies of occasions, appallingly limited.

This creed is not designed to win friends in positions of power, and Malcolm's caustic, witty tongue and pen commanded an irony that will always make potentates aware of just how threadbare their garments of intelligence and integrity really are.

In a discussion of power and obedience in the primeval history, George W. Coats has recently outlined the logic of this position.1 He emphasizes the element of persuasion involved in the divine commands given to the man and the woman in the garden.

This is fatal; for religion collapses unless its main positions command immediacy of assent.

[1] The king gives his signet ring to Mordecai, and along with it the position of being second in command in the empire.

He dreamed of restoring the Papacy to the commanding position attained under Hildebrand and Innocent III, but that was impossible in the Europe of his day.

That is, he set a course that would not compromise democracy for the sake of socialism — a position that set him apart from assorted domestic political sectarians and especially from the Marxist - Leninist establishments and ideological Liberationists who, until recently, commanded the rhetoric as well as the policies in Eastern Europe and the Third World.

The American founders were not, like many of the ancient founders, acting from a position of command, able to compel acceptance of the Constitution by physical force or by manipulation of superstition.

In this position, Dicillo will be first - in - command in managing all executive operations and employees in the kitchen of the award - winning restaurant.

Man Utd supporters will undoubtedly be desperate for this to become a reality, although naturally they'll hope that it's with a view of keeping De Gea for years to come rather than strengthening their position to command a massive fee from Real Madrid.

Bellerin also completed 80 % of his attempted passes and enjoyed a success rate of 90 % in 10 attempted take - ons, indicating the command he had over his playing position.

His command of his area, stature, positioning, confidence to rush out and take the ball, confidence to rush out and close the angles, make himself big was simply nowhere near the level of the elite keepers.

Linked with an # 80m move to Barcelona in the summer before the transfer market exploded, Marco Verratti is one of the best in the world in his position and could come very close indeed to commanding a # 100m + fee.

For three straight weeks Arsenal have had a chance to take a top - two position on the Premier League table, and out of the nine points available to them — which would have given them a commanding leading — they came away with just two.

This surely puts United in a commanding position to win the race for his signature, with Jose Mourinho in need of strengthening at the back this January.

But the Jazz rookie has been everything and more for a Utah team now in position to defend home court and take command of their first - round series back in Salt Lake City.

It was his second of the game, with Marcelo adding a third soon after, which leaves Madrid in a significantly commanding position heading into the second leg at the Bernabeu next week.

Part of the reason I would never have looked to join the military is because I KNOW sooner or later there could come an order that I would take issue with, and I wouldn't want to compromise myself OR the chain of command by putting myself in that position.

Out of form players include Ramsey (trying to be the worlds best player it seems, too many flick, wasting possession) Wilshere (too much dribbling and always wanting to do 1 - 2 everytime in opposition box) Ox (no 1 good game in 8 isn't good enough) Welbeck (not getting in goall scoring postion isn't wanting to make runs to receive passes) Cazorla (too many chances missed in last 5 games, alsmost all from the same position) Flamini (is not making enough tackles and isn't commanding the midfied) Mertesacker (Has lost positional awareness, reacting late to situations) Scszesny (can't make 3,4 or 5 good saves in a match, maximum is always 2) Monreal (although not really since he isn't a CB)

The point is that thanks to this we are now in a better position, instead of being left for dead completely by Man City and Chelsea and their unlimited resources we will now be able to buy players commanding transfer fees like Sanchez or Ozil every season or two, we achieved this while staying in the Champions League year after year.

Then there is also news that West Ham have pulled out of trying to sign Lacazette, leaving us in pole position to do so, although he is also likely to command a similar fee to Lukaku if you believe such reports.

Arsenal MUST win that particular big game to remain in commanding position at the top of the table.

Giroud The French striker continued his impressive goal scoring form against Newcastle on Saturday, scoring a couple of poacher's goals in quick succession to put Arsenal in a commanding position even before the half hour mark.

It appears that you and Mertesacker have the same understanding of Wenger's commands otherwise he wouldn't be caught off position so often.

Harry Redknapp appeared to pay the price for a lack of rotation at Spurs last season, as a tired looking side limped to fourth despite being in a commanding position for third place in February.

The Gunners were cruising to a comfortable 3 - 0 win away from home in the first leg to put themselves in a commanding position, but there was late work for the Colombian international to take care of.

However, he was far from done as he thumped this sensational effort into the back of the net to double his side's lead to put them in a commanding position to advance to the next round with two crucial away goals.

If they can take care of business next week they will be in a commanding position for a top Playoff spot as we exit the opening stretch..

I can't think of any team who is going to sell a top class player in Jan to us, unless we offer some outrageous sum, and then there fitting straight in and commanding a position like a CDM in the EPL is not guaranteed.

The result puts the Reds in a commanding position to advance to the last four ahead of next week's reverse fixture at the Etihad, and so Jurgen Klopp and his players will undoubtedly be delighted with the outcome.

The Tottenham playmaker scored two brilliantl goals either side of half - time to put the visitors in a commanding position.

The second leg of the round of 16 Europa League tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund promises to be an exciting clash, with the German side in a commanding position after a 3 - 0 home win in the first leg last week.

At 6ft 4ins, Kouyaté is a powerful presence in any position, yet his physicality, athleticism and technical quality is best deployed in midfield, where he is capable of commanding displays, providing the foundation for the more subtle creators further up the field.

Arsenal 4 - 1 FC Basel Highlights [UEFA Champions League 2016 - 17 Match] 08 ′ 0 — 1 Lucas Perez opened the scoring inside first 10 minutes of the kickoff to put Arsenal in commanding position so early in the game.

Duff gave surprise lead to the visitors within 3 minutes of the start from cleverly taken free - kick by Ruiz, but the stunning half - volley from the former Arsenal striker, Van Persie and close range finishes from Kagawa and Rafael had put the home side on commanding position at the end of first half.

Brazil can put themselves in commanding position with important away win and go top of the qualifying table if they managed to get a win against a difficult to beat Venezuela side.