Sentences with phrase «of fierce fighting»

Since the medieval times, it has been an area of strategic importance within Eastern Europe, providing the backdrop to scenes of fierce fighting between the advancing Ottomans and the unified Austrians and Croats of the Hapsburg Empire.

This was the location of fierce fighting between the Italians and the Austrians during WW1 and they've restored a complex of bunkers and trenches on a hill just outside the town.

Considered a nuisance by many because of their fierce fighting and prolific mating, tens of thousands feral cats live in colonies throughout the five boroughs.

was deployed to Iraq and served in Mosul and Tal Afar at a time of fierce fighting.

Members of Alpha Company of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, raise the U.S. flag on the south wall of the citadel in Hue after weeks of fierce fighting and heavy casualties.

After noting the total contributions from those interests, she framed the piece this way: «Some observers say the big dollars foreshadow the next chapter of a fierce fight in Tallahassee: the privatization of public education.»

Not exact matches

As the White House engages in a fierce fight to restrict travel into the U.S. by citizens of some Muslim - majority countries, a record number of Americans are voluntarily renouncing their citizenship.

On Friday, U.S. President Barack Obama authorized the deployment of up to 1,500 more American troops to bolster Iraqi forces, including into Anbar province, where fighting with Islamic State militants has been fierce.

If you want to be victorious in your Christian life, then like Caleb, who was 80 years old, and yet still went out to fight the fiercest opponents possible — we can take up the shield of faith, we can place our trust in God, and go forward in victory.

After fierce fighting Israel regained her freedom, but only for a brief period, for she was annexed by Rome in Pompey's eastward march of 63 B.C..

Steve Bruce has plenty of reason to want to add to any sort of pressure currently on the shoulders of Arsene Wenger, as the Frenchman takes his Arsenal players to the KC stadium on Monday night and Hull City are desperate for any sort of result as they face a fierce fight to stay in the promised land of the Premier League.

Former England manager Terry Venables has no reason to want Arsenal to do well, having played for and been manager of our fierce north London rivals Tottenham, but even he is desperate for Arsene Wenger to see sense and see that the squad needs some top quality players bringing in to allow us to fight for major honours, as an Evening Standard report reveals.

Team Kornblatt fought hard in all three of their games to land atop the Standings, and they'll have to fight hard to stay there with the fierce competition they have nipping at their heels.

The 2013/14 campaign has undoubtedly been the most competitive in last few years - with less than half a season left, there are still fierce battles being fought in both top and bottom of a table.

The Brazilian football club, Sport Club do Recife hired mothers of the fiercest fans as security guards to discourage fans from fighting... The Brazilian football club hired Moms of...

My toddler will fight me like a gladiator — complete with hulk - like shirt - tearing, wielding of blunt objects, and fierce war cry — every time I suggest that perhaps the reason his hair feels too tight is because he needs a nap.

I have been involved in a fierce political struggle for the past 12 yrs of my life, admittedly it was one of the fiercest battles fought psychologically, emotionally and with one's integrity.

Her fierce advocacy on behalf of the people of Huron and all of Wayne County following the Lake Ontario flooding disaster was remarkable, but she truly has a shining record of fighting for all of her constituents and serving her community well.

The gallant troops overpowered the insurgents, killing two of them and capturing 11 men after a fierce fire fight, during an operation to clear the surrounding villages of fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.

One environmental group (Deutsche Umwelthilfe) is fighting a fierce struggle of litigation, to enforce emission limits.

Jack Ahern, President of the New York City Central Labor Council said, «Congressman Rangel has been a fierce champion for all working people his entire life, and we need him and his leadership now more than ever to fight for our fair share and rights in Washington.

Warren, with her fierce critiques of Wall Street financiers, is a darling of the progressive left — her backing may help smooth over the lingering tensions from Clinton's hard - fought primary battle with Sanders.

In continuation of the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, Nigerian troops from 243 Battalion under 5 Brigade Nigerian Army on patrol, Sunday, engaged some terrorists in a fierce battle killing four of them while others escaped.

It was an event overshadowed by a fierce fight over the legacy of Christopher Columbus, a fight that was prompted by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Massive gas pipelines planned for the Northeast can expect fiercer opposition in coming weeks, now that a five - state Green party alliance has joined the fight to stop two of the biggest pipeline projects.

Laws supported the idea of free schools before the Tories did but fought fierce battles with Gove over the programme's scale.

But, whatever the results, Wadhams» record of brass tacks would seem to mean that Kirsten Gillibrand, who was appointed to the Senate by David Paterson in 2009 and elected to a partial term in 2010, may be in for a fierce fight in her second statewide run if Long is the nominee.

The Tories gained Lpool Garston in 1979 and the seat of Liverpool in the 1979 European elections later that year (in a fierce fight against a Militant candidate for Labour).

The three executives will face fierce questioning from MPs who have fought a tenacious campaign to expose the phone hacking scandal which has plunged Mr Murdoch's media into crisis in the space of two weeks.

The Conservatives and Labour are seeing the fiercest selection fights because few of their candidates had already been picked, while the Liberal Democrats have a string of former MPs ready to go into battle for their old seats.

The campaign will also involve TV and digital ads, social media organizing, and a «robust» grassroots effort, including in Long Island and the northern suburbs — the two regions where the fight for control of the state Senate is expected to be most fierce, organizers say.

As Syrian rebels gain ground in fierce fighting, the Syrian government has acknowledged its stockpiles of chemical weapons (CW)-- by announcing that they will not be used against Syrians, only foreign invaders.

Perfect for looking fierce and living through a sword fight, these body harnesses are not for the weak of heart.

As an elite member of the world's fiercest and most highly trained fighting force, Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe thought he was prepared to take on any duty, no matter how perilous or impossible... until he tried baby - sitting.

The game's various modes have you fighting to collect resources, fending off a horde of man - eating chickens, or exchanging blows in fierce deathmatches.

With a spot in the College Football Playoffs potentially hanging in the balance, the Fighting Irish take on one of their longest - standing and fiercest rivals: Navy.

After fighting that was not as fierce as was expected, the city of Paris was liberated on August 25, 1944.

The small acting ensemble revolving around Michael Fassbender's fierce portrayal of Jobs — including Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels and Michael Stuhlberg — ensures that it's a fair fight.

The art of making a thrilling and entertaining adventure movie involves mixing the element of surprise with fierce fighting and an enticing storyline.

By Sean O'Connell hollywoodnews.com: One of the fiercest races being fought in the run - up heading to the Academy Awards appears to be in the Best Animated Feature category.

The portable tactical role - playing game casts players as a member of the Gallian Revolution Army, fighting a fierce battle against a tyrannical faction.

Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest friend.

Players will have to brave the elements of the frozen tundra against the fierce Lagombi and take the fight against the aquatic Plesioth on land AND into the water!

The Shallows was a fierce shark attack flick with Blake Lively fighting for survival on a rock and when he works with Neeson, his films feel like throwbacks to 70's Clint Eastwood or Steve McQueen dramas, of tough guys playing cool cops.

But they've got no chance when a street - fighting ex-cop takes on both sides of a fierce turf war.

«Tommy was the pioneer and fought the fierce headwinds of opponents,» Bender said.

The new systems cost millions of dollars, involved fierce political fights, and involved tens of thousands of hours in observations and feedback.

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Corvettes Fight to the Finish in ALMS Season Finale MONTEREY, Calif. — Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs waged a fierce battle in the season finale of the American Le Mans Series at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Opening Segment Features Fierce Fight Between Corvette, Aston Martin, and Ferrari LE MANS, France — Corvette Racing led the GTE Pro class at the six - hour mark in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.