Sentences with phrase «preference for certain»

Don't state a preference for a certain class of people, such as couples or singles.

Most finance employers accept graduates from all degree disciplines, but a small number of employers seek specific degrees or have a preference for certain degree subjects.

Many users have a preference for a certain company's emoji style — which is perhaps part of the reason that Google will change its controversial «blob» emojis to more traditional looking ones in the next major Android release.

«that far from achieving the neutrality of the state, the new law creates a state preference for certain religious practices, and makes public servants start thinking about the religion of the people in front of them when they are not supposed to do that.»

While the exhibition showcases the changes in Schifano's style over a short period, signs of continuity are still apparent: his loose brushstrokes, unusual materials, motifs which display and conceal the canvas, and preference for certain colours, in this exhibition cyan and terracotta.

That requires evaluating your priorities, from first - class travel to a preference for certain hotels.

But, if you have a strong preference for a certain carrier it is probably best to choose their card over a generic.

Quite simply, it is the love of birds, since most pet owners have a preference for a certain animal.

They may have a preference for certain types of grass,» says Dr. Steep.

Management's choice to pay dividends indicates a lack of better business opportunities, or a preference for a certain type of owner.

What's going on here is Weingarten expressing her preference for certain hedge funds that will kowtow to her political demands; it's not about opposition to all hedge funds.

Are there mentors who will work with any of the new hires, or do they show preference for certain types of people?

It may be a preference for a certain hair color, body type or personality trait.

This is for people who have a particular preference for a certain type of interracial dating.

Some of these differences may relate to cultural preference for certain beans among minority populations, who tend to have lower average income levels than Caucasians.

«Each species of microbe has a preference for certain food sources, which allows them to feed and reproduce.

The team argues that the timing of the emergence of the crest — when the species reaches sexual maturity — supports the sexual selection hypothesis, where a trait evolves because of a preference for certain characteristics.

Most scientists thought that a bird's preference for a certain number of companions had to be determined at least in part by life experience or by ecological conditions such as food abundance or the threat of predators.

Although some research suggests that a preference for certain physical traits, such as height or muscular build, may be encoded in our genes, a new study finds it's our individual life experiences that lead us to find one face more attractive than another.

All that is required is for any one of a few individuals to have a strong preference for a certain direction.

You may also have a preference for certain metals or even allergies!

«Frightened animals do not have time to unite on one common direction of escape, so they may have an inborn preference for a certain direction,» he says.

They added that Labour - affiliated trade unions similarly express a preference for certain Labour Party candidates and MPs.

The baby will show a preference for certain objects to look at, over others.

begins to show preference for certain activities (and will resist napping if engaged in a desired activity)

Just like parents can have preference for one child over another, parents also often have preference for certain ages over others.

Do you not think that if you show preference for certain makers you are unfairly promoting these makers and their products.

He said that there was a preference for certain imported products, with strong evidence that consumers value high - quality products.

Parents will learn how to discover an infant's clear preferences for certain shapes, smells, tastes, and tones of voice.

Between 6 and 12 months, your child is beginning to understand that pictures represent objects, and most likely will develop preferences for certain pictures, pages, or even entire stories.

I don't think any garden is static, and certainly ours changes with the seasons, with the needs of our growing family, and with our preferences for certain foods or creative hobbies.

He will begin to show preferences for certain people and discomfort with others.

With her independence growing, she may also begin to show preferences for certain foods and Refuse to be Spoon Fed.

It is believed that babies have developed their senses of smell and taste by around 21 weeks of pregnancy, and many experts believe that babies - to - be may show preferences for certain flavors while still in the womb.

Some research has shown that the tastes that fetuses are exposed to in the womb can actually help shape their innate preferences for certain foods.

Although humans may develop preferences for a certain amount of sweetness or nurture a love of bitter coffee, on a fundamental level salt is the only taste that has this kind of switch.

It is thought that «selective pressure» acts only on males — that is, the pressure that the female exerts on the male through her differential preferences for certain qualities in the male.

Funder preferences for certain locales, combined with the failure of districts to adjust to enrollment loss, create a pressure cooker for political backlash.

Are preferences for certain hobbies determined by culture?

Most dog owners would tell you that they have preferences for certain dog breeds.

Some finicky pups develop preferences for certain foods and refuse to eat anything else.

Birds and small mammals generally have preferences for certain materials that stimulate them and meet their needs, and increasingly, customers are seeking out more natural chews and toys to help keep pets happy, manufacturers reported.

I do not wish to take issue with you over your sweeping suggestion that over the years the quality of the work has deteriorated, we all tend to have preferences for certain phases of an artist's work, and given I've been working for 45 years I recognise it comes with the territory.

When buyers were asked what factors drive their preferences for certain offset types, relevance to business and co-benefits were the two most cited factors.

As the IPCC Third Assessment Report (TAR) suggested, given strong subjective preferences for certain equity principles among different stakeholders, it is more effective to look for practical approaches that combine equity principles.

Chantal was looking for a family for her coming baby, but a specialist's concerns about her baby's size (coupled with her preferences for a certain sort of adoptive family) and the birthfather's reported opposition to the adoption plan left her rejected by numerous prospective adoptive families.

You can't advertise preferences for certain types of tenants.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

If the maker of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry's ice cream had a protective mindset for incorporating in the Netherlands, it would not have sought to cancel existing Dutch preference shares that allow certain shareholders a greater voice than others, Dekkers said.

She also asks for a «wish list» and product preferences, so she can follow up with suggestions — or even a phone call — when she gets certain items in stock.