Sentences with phrase «on strength of»

Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins admits that winning the Southern Tier Senate seat will be an uphill battle, but she said it can be done, mainly on the strength of the Democratic candidate

Sears is running on the strength of her experience in the Council as a budget negotiator and has defended her vote to extend term limits by saying more than eight years is needed to complete long - term capital projects.

Walsh and Perez Williams surged to their front - runner status on the strength of high approval ratings among voters, and strong name recognition, the poll found.

Prudence and common sense therefore requires the Commissioner on the strength of the decision of Ex Parte Papa Kwesi Nduom to see her way clearly to give each of the aspiring presidential candidates the opportunity to alter or amend his nomination forms in accordance with regulation 9 (2) of C.I. 94 to enable the processes to the election to proceed without any further delay instead of waiting for each aspiring candidate to secure a separate ruling from the Court.

Long Island notched small population gains from 2014 to 2015 on the strength of growth in Nassau County, while Suffolk County's population dipped — largely the result of people leaving for other parts of the nation.

«Starting July 24th, on the strength of its incredible travel destinations and the progressive leadership of Governor Cuomo, New York will be well positioned to compete with neighboring states for critical tourism dollars to boost our economy.»

Hat - trick hero Chisom Chikatara, midfielder Usman Mohammed and defender Orji Kalu have pushed for starting shirts with Nigeria's Super Eagles at the CHAN on the strength of their displays against Niger, officials have disclosed.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan rose to power this week on the strength of the GOP conference's nine - member Long Island delegation, but he insisted on Tuesday he will represent the entire state.

On the strength of the recommendations of the committee, which were adopted by the House, the House «directs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian consulate in South Africa to work together with their South African counterparts, where expedient, in helping to quickly resolve matters regarding passports as well as regularising migrant status of Nigerians, particularly those with South African spouses.»

Mostly on the strength of his support in western New York, Paladino nabbed the Republican nomination in a landslide.

The region is still expected to see a robust capacity growth of 5.6 % in 2015 accelerating to 7.5 % in 2016 on the strength of demand on links with North America.

The man who built his reputation on the strength of the economy saw his legacy in tatters.

Mr Burnham also revealed the government wanted a «strong and secure» future for the BBC but said it wanted to «explore» ways in which a new «sustainable public service organisation» could be built «building on the strength of Channel 4».

Capacity growth by North American airlines is expected to accelerate from 3.7 % in 2015 to 4.8 % in 2016 on the strength of the US economy.

He said it was on the strength of the position of the electoral act on the developments in the state that he has asked the court to compel INEC to issue him with a certificate of return.

He said the DSCC would be competitive in six to eight races in the next cycle, picking on longtime Republican incumbents who rarely have serious challengers and have skated, despite districts that are tilting increasingly toward Democrats, on the strength of their previous service.

«So we would continue to work on that strength of Nigeria and Nigerians because it is about perception.

Both feature House Members who began the race as the heavy frontrunner and challengers who have surged based on the strength of their campaigns.

Thinking about it didn't Cameron get to be leader on the strength of one speech.

The stepped - up effort comes in the wake of two polls showing Spitzer with massive leads over Stringer, largely on the strength of the black vote.

In addition to an overall view of the appropriateness of CPS's actions, the report also focused on the strength of the initiatives taken by Erie County CPS to improve case practice.

It shows that while their economies perform better than their respective national averages, this success does not appear to be based on the strength of their transport links.

Considering its observations from the investigation, «the Committee came to the firm conclusion that Mr. Mahama Ayariga is in Contempt of Parliament on the strength of Article 122 of the 1992 Constitution, Section 32 of the Parliament Act, 1965 (Act 300) and Orders 28 and 30 (2) if the Standing Orders of Parliament.»

The company later also secured another US$ 150 million in funds on the strength of its own balance sheet to fund the Ho Airport project, as well as the rehabilitation of Kumasi Airport.

Paterson then came along Felt his oats and feeling strong On the strength of that decision Risking shutdown and derision Went on the bender to end all benders Firing off those budget extenders.

A USD $ 315 million facility to the Government of Ghana for road projects on the strength of Road Fund levies domiciled with UBA Ghana

«On the strength of his record of delivering tax relief to middle - class families and small businesses, securing investments to create jobs in our community, and fighting to clean up Albany and give New Yorkers the government they deserve.

The Conservative leader will speak on the strength of the union, in a move away from the Tories» normal strategy of campaigning on «bread and butter» issues.

And he's extrapolating from his experiences and yours and coming up with a life plan based on a strength of character that is very, very evident in his writing.

Some can only do one side at a time to be really effective because they need to compress while they're doing it, plus depending on the strength of the pump you have, the divided suction on the pump from doing both sides at the same time, may just not be enough.

Agrees to every mummy meet - up invite only to cancel last - minute on the strength of a creative story involving keys, animals or household maintenance issues.

He struggled on arrival in Serie A - his lack of defensive quality exposed in a league which has traditionally prided itself on the strength of the defensive game.

New York fans have vented their anger at Lampard after investing in season tickets on the strength of his arrival.

The temperamental Austrian was signed by previous boss Slaven Bilić on the strength of his performances on the left.

Fernando Alonso cautioned against judging the changes made to the Mexico's F1 track on the strength of its first race this weekend.

Personally, on the strength of his performances for the Under - 21s, I voted for James Weir, simply because I believe.

Well the good news there is that Dallas won the first game mostly on the strength of our defense.

The Ronaldos, after earning a point in a thrilling 3 - 3 draw against Hungary, barely snuck into the knockout phase, on the strength of Ronaldo's third game performance (and his photogenic abs, probably).

Personally, on the strength of his performances for the Under - 21s, I voted for James Weir, simply because I believe he had the most significant impact on our victorious title campaign.

Atlético consolidated second place in LaLiga and stayed seven points ahead of Real Madrid on the strength of a Griezmann goal on the stroke of halftime and second half strikes from Vitolo and Ángel Correa.

Day's scorched - earth policy, under which he has won four tour events in his last six starts by a combined 16 strokes over his closest challengers (six each in his last two), enters the season - ending Tour Championship on the strength of the first five - win campaign since 2013.

Harry Redknapp who had signed Boogers on the strength of video footage claims that this was his worst ever signing although apparently Marco never did go to seek refuge in caravan.

The only West Ham player who looked like he belonged in the Premier League on the strength of yesterday's performance was Manuel Lanzini.

He went to five straight Pro Bowls on the strength of his run defense, but he could be a handful on passing downs.

So, while there remains an outside shot for Salesian based on strength of schedule, the Pride might be in the unenviable position of first team out come Selection Sunday.

The Falcons soared to the PVL title on the strength of senior trio Taylor Dorsey, Will Buell, and Matt Larson.

Orlando Magic (18 — 37) The Magic are up here on the strength of Frank Vogel's beard and their incredibly dope City Edition jerseys.

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Marcus Mariota, who has passed for 833 yards with 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in three games, moved from +1000 to +250 at Bovada based on the strength of his early season performance.

We are not playing well enough and are not managed well enough to be disciplined enough to go toe - to - toe on strength of attacking and controlling the ball with them.