Sentences with phrase «one's lofty position»

While they didn't fit any particular model, I can certainly share some interesting observations and insights that may have influenced their rise to such lofty positions in the business world.

The market, therefore, pushes some stocks into lofty positions beyond their respective economic footprints.

Sometimes, these serious people hold extremely lofty positions and coach highly prominent youth athletes.

Those following European science policy would likely raise an eyebrow if they read this article suggesting that the European Union's research commissioner Janez Potočnik planned to step down to run for the seemingly less lofty position of European Parliament member.

But you won't find area residents celebrating that lofty position with a stiff drink — they're teetotallers compared to their fellow - New Brunswickers.

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Simple, it has achieved that lofty position of becoming genericised.

For the innovative work she produced in the 1960s — large - scale abstract relief sculptures made of welded steel, canvas, wire and soot — Lee Bontecou has earned a very lofty position in the canon of post-war American art history.

BC's second - wealthiest neighbourhood maintains its lofty position despite a (presumably comparatively impoverished) population of basement - dwelling students drawn by the proximity to the University of British Columbia.

Nortel and RIM (now BlackBerry), our two biggest success stories, don't occupy the lofty positions they once did.

The 50 - year - old investor is also the highest - profile venture capitalist to be ousted from his lofty position since women this year started to speak out about a range of abuse from male investors in Silicon Valley and beyond.

The women were elevated to the lofty position of «child mother» and each was given a brick house to live in.

But even a down month is unlikely to blunt China's steady import growth, nor its lofty position as a bellwether for global dairy trade.

You still got ta have the ability to deliver at the top and handle the pressure that comes with such a lofty position..

If — for example — Southampton had continued their great run at the start of the season to finish in such a lofty position beyond any of their pre-season expectations, then fair enough, but is that really something you want to be hearing from the manager of a club who have won the league a record - breaking 20 times in their history?

Rory McIlroy is in Turkey this week for his first of three chances to end a disappointing 2015 on a high note and warn his rivals not to get too comfy in their lofty positions atop the golf world.

The argument has been made that their lofty position was aided by the decline of traditional title rivals...

From some of the reactions that I read on social media you would have thought that the board had re-appointed Avram Grant, not a manager who in his career has managed teams to finish in the top eight almost as many times as we have finished in one of those lofty positions in the entire history of the club.

Now that you're up to speed on the 7 - under leader of the contest taking place at Oakmont, here's how he stands as he awaits a 3:30 ET tee time with Andrew Landry, who is tied for second at 3 - under with Dustin Johnson: This is the first time Lowry has held such a lofty position, but if anyone can keep his composure in such a pressure - packed situation, he's a likely candidate.

Conte's side finished seven points clear of second - place Tottenham, but this lofty position is going to be tough to maintain.

Ipswich surely need similarly inventive new blood to be sought in January if they are to return to the lofty position occupied earlier in the campaign.

But they have won comfortably on their last two outings, beating West Ham United 2 - 0 and then winning 3 - 0 at Newcastle on Saturday, which left them in the lofty position of eighth in the table.

Do you think the addition of a judicious loan signing might ensure the club retains its lofty position?

Which is why Saturday's clash with out of sorts Blackburn is monumental, as while Norwich are enjoying their lofty position, avoiding the drop remains their primary objective this season and so every point taken from their survival rivals will be a point gained.

My MP pretended not to care, despite her lofty position in the rankings.

Former TWU President Roger Toussaint resigned from a lofty position with Transport Workers Union International and asked Friday to be reinstated as a track worker.

According to the Times, Bharara has impaneled a grand jury to hear allegations that Adam Skelos helped the company soak up a Nassau County contract worth as much as $ 12 million, possibly gaining an edge in the bidding from his father's lofty position in state government.

Silver, 72, is currently out on bail while he appeals his 12 - year prison sentence for abusing his lofty position in the State Senate to swindle millions in kickbacks and bribes.

Transit strike leader Roger Toussaint resigned from a lofty position with Transport Workers Union International and asked Friday to be reinstated — as a track worker, sources said.

He also recalled that Obama in early 2015 was keeping tabs on just who would be replacing longtime Speaker Sheldon Silver when he was forced to give up his lofty position after being hit with federal corruption charges.

While new paths may arise in the coming years, for now the best way to be considered for these lofty positions is to stay in research science, rise through the ranks, and have an illustrious career.

But despite its lofty position as one of the high - profile categories of the internet, in recent years it has faded to the background as social media has emerged and co-opted much of its mindshare.

But Skyfall affirms Craig's lofty position in the James Bond canon.

It's a satisfyingly bonkers, constantly surprising film that fully earns its lofty position on this list just for Conan's immortal retort to the Mongol General: «To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.»

Kate and Merton long to marry, but Kate refuses to give up her lofty position in society and the luxuries her snobby aunt (Charlotte Rampling) provides her.

Given its lofty position as a near unanimous must - see film, Manchester is surprisingly flat.

The asking price of $ 78,500 seems fair considering the Chevy's condition, not to mention its lofty position in automotive pop - culture history.

The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron took its name from the discontinued M - bodied LeBaron; before then, the LeBaron name had been used for high - end Imperials, a lofty position indeed, until the mid-1970s.

The X3's price tag is higher than that of many competitors, but its expected resale value will also be strong, sharing a lofty position with the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX.

A large Mayan stone head, over 16 ′ tall, overlooks the indoor dining area from its lofty position surrounded by statues of other Mayan gods and ancient images.

's, are so far from terra firma that their lofty position alone should be enough to raise the pulse.

This lofty position accords the resort a magnificent view of lush green valleys, terraced and thriving farms, rolling hills and majestic mountains.

Unlike the rest of the game where you can take your time to consider your choices and weigh your options, from your lofty position of director atop a film set, the «DO N'T MOVE» sections drag you into these characters.

See all 30 NES Mini games played while I share expert knowledge from my lofty position as a decrepit old prick.

The Halo franchise has always found a place in competitive gaming, but with the eSports scene now going mainstream its lofty position at the top of the FPS card (alongside COD and CS: GO, naturally) is about to soar even higher.

Little wonder its modern high - priests would rather degrade it from its lofty position as the work of the spirit.

ADAMSON EDITIONS is considered by many to be the world's highest - quality digital printmaker and, given the studio's collaboration with some of the best - known and most influential artists of our time, it occupies a lofty position in the realm of digital fine - art printing.