Sentences with phrase «peak of their powers»

What other writer, having just finished Moby - Dick and standing at the peak of his powers, would have taken in his next book a simple story about a young man's descent in the city and compounded it into the unreadable, pseudo-Hawthornian mess of Pierre?

Now 29 years of age, Bonucci is at the stage of his career where he is arguably at the peak of his powers, and it's showing for both Juve and the Azzurri.

While most teams reaching the Super Bowl do so at the peak of their powers, the Seahawks may still have room to grow.

This is the top match between two veterans who are still at the peak of their powers despite being much closer to 40 than even their mid-30s, the kind of bout that makes you think these two were meant to wrestle each other forever.

If WVU is at the peak of its powers, could it overcome its TV market and research deficiencies to earn an ACC invite, instead of joining the dysfunctional and remote Big 12?

Of the three targets named by Sky Sports, the most in - demand would be 23 - year - old Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who is also known to be a Manchester United target [Globo Esporte via the Daily Star], and is approaching the peak of his powers following two strong campaigns with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.

With Evans operating at the peak of his powers, the Red Raiders could well be the strongest team from the nation's most challenging conference.

The Welshman is a model of consistency and an inspirational leader for Swansea, but, similarly to Reid, has had better seasons while Alderweireld has been at the peak of his powers.

In truth, El Clasico best XI's have seen better times, but giants of the game such as Xavi and Neymar have recently departed Barca, while a number of current stars like Andres Iniesta, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos no longer look at the peak of their powers.

With Diego Costa not looking at his best, Chelsea could really have done with adding more depth up front, though based on what we've seen so far, the likes of Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy aren't the most reliable options either, both in terms of being able to stay fit and also in terms of being at the peak of their powers performance-wise.

But when the German Bundesliga champions come knocking you can not ignore the fact that a player like Koscielny who is nearing the final few years at the peak of his powers might be tempted.

United fans may still have a lot of love for the veteran forward, but a move for Sanchez right now arguably makes far more sense as he's at the peak of his powers.

The Gabon international looks to be at the peak of his powers right now after a storming few seasons for Dortmund, while Benzema is showing signs of age despite a great career at the Bernabeu.

Yeah, securing top - 4 and champions league football while turning a profit in the transfer market to pay off a stadium debt while competing in the most competitive league in the world, as Chelsea and City spend billions at the hands of sugar daddies and United was at the peak of their powers?

Song was magnificent at Arsenal before moving to the Spanish giants and has regained his old touch since coming back to the Premier League with West Ham and at 27 years of age, is probably at the peak of his powers, and if Arsenal had used him as a defensive midfielder he would ave been a welcome addition to the Gunners squad.

He managed 32 goals in one season at the peak of his powers, after forming an immense partnership with Nilmar.

Giroud believes he is still at the peak of his powers.

Against Olypmpiakos and deep inside Greek territory where they rule supreme, Arsenal achieved performance at the peak of our powers in an elite competition that we were already ruled out.

He has been restored to the number spot now and is looking to return to the peak of his powers.

wenegr is in the twilight years of his arsenal career now he might or might not see out the full term of his contract, i would image he wont give up but if he do nt get a big prize this season or next his desire might dwindle even more the board have seen what a shambles man united have gone through and the expense of failure, if they do nt get the next appointment right the board is trying to give themselves as much time to identify a replacement and in the correct time unless wenger leaves at short notice, i think if he had won the c / l all thought years ago we would be looking at a different story i think he would have left at the end if that contract as he would be at the peak of his powers and could of gone anywhere he like across europe, but he didn't win and here we are now, i respect the man for what he has done for us and english football a modern day herbert chapmen he is but even old chappy had his end of and era and wenger will have his end its just how will it play out hopefully a winner

And he's also 29, which means that this is likely to be his last World Cup at the peak of his powers.

The Spanish giants could certainly do with strengthening in attack in the near future as the likes of Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo now look past the peak of their powers.

Either way having the GOAT is the greatest advantage you can have in the NFL, and while he is still at the peak of his powers, it's crazy to go all in on a future without him.

He was at the peak of his powers and went on to have the same stature at City for the next two years.

We also need a manager that is at the peak of his powers.

At 29 - years old this could well be the last chance for the striker to get a big move while at the peak of his powers and I feel that the biggest beneficiaries of this Arsenal transfer news could be Roy Hodgson and England.

We also have new players in Debuchy and Chambers and while the Frenchman is at the peak of his powers apart, the youngster is still raw although he does look to have fantastic promise and versatility.

I think this Chelsea team was at the peak of their powers and there's not much real upside but with Arsenal... i see a team building towards their peak with plenty of upside still to come next season.

«Even though they are seen as a club no longer at the peak of their powers, they've won the FA Cup in three of the last four seasons.»

Having arrived at Turf Moor out of form and desperate for a goal, Morata was not exactly at the peak of his powers, but his pace and movement still troubled Burnley centre - half Tarkowski.

The club allowed Capdevila to move to Villarreal in the summer despite him being near the peak of his powers.

It's easy to forget the German no. 1 is just 29 years old and will still likely be at the peak of his powers in 2020.

Having turned 30 in October, Rooney should be at the peak of his powers regardless of the extra years service his body has been through compared to many of the other players afforded similar status in other leagues and countries.

At 26 Insigne should be at the peak of his powers and at # 1.59 he may be a great addition to your portfolio.

At 36 years of age, the Swedish hitman is past the peak of his powers.

He's scored five goals and created 34 chances, as well as completing 69 take - ons, in 23 games, showing that he's a man at the peak of his powers.

How do you take over a treble - winning Bayern Munich side at the peak of its powers?

A fearsome and dominating last line of defence, van der Sar formed an often impregnable backline behind a Vidic and Ferdinand pairing at the peak of its powers.

Hazard is any coach's dream when he is operating at the peak of his powers, moreover, and Conte will recognise the importance of Terry when it comes to leadership both on and off the pitch.

At 28 years of age, Alba is near the peak of his powers and he would interest a number of top clubs across Europe were he made available to leave.

He is 28, he's at the peak of his powers and there will be clubs across the continent who will be keen to test chairman Daniel Levy's resolve.

He should be nearing the peak of his powers instead of trying to rebuild his career.

In fact, they even forego players at the peak of their powers, opting for players in their early 20s.

At the peak of his powers, there are few who can do what Sanchez does, but these days are too infrequent for him to be considered the best.

The PM's speech was well crafted and delivered by a politician who is at the peak of his powers.

Today, the baby - boomers are at the peak of their power and wealth.

«He's at the peak of his powers.

Thomas Hennessey, in Optimist in a Raincoat: Harold Wilson 1964 — 70 (The History Press, # 20), reassesses Wilson's first premiership, when he was at the peak of his powers and faced with serious domestic and overseas challenges.

Under Brooks and then Coulson, the News of the World was a paper at the peak of its powers, trampling over its competition with a string of classic tabloid exclusives: from David Beckham's affair with his nanny to Prince Harry's drug - taking, it consistently landed the stories that shocked, titillated and scandalised.

At the peak of their powers, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair were deemed to possess the right character, and won big victories.