Sentences with phrase «role as commanding»

The massively versatile Schreiber, who improves every film in which he appears, can't do much with his under - written role as the commanding colonel calling the shots.

In his role as commanding officer of the Detective Division and later, the countywide Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, Matthews stole cash that had been seized as evidence in police investigations and «buy money» for undercover narcotics purchases.

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This deal makes sense as it puts Verizon in a commanding role to deliver content on handsets and reap the rewards from the advertising.»

This kind of classical free market viewed capitalism's historical role as being to free the economy from the overhead of unproductive «usury» debt, along with the problem of absentee landownership and private ownership of monopolies — what Lenin called the economy's «commanding heights» in the form of basic infrastructure.

As Elizabeth Eisenstein says in her book on the role of the printing press, Protestant clergy «viewed printing as a providential device which ended forever a priestly monopoly of learning, overcame ignorance and superstition, pushed back the evil forces commanded by Italian popes, and, in general, brought Western Europe out of the dark ages.&raquAs Elizabeth Eisenstein says in her book on the role of the printing press, Protestant clergy «viewed printing as a providential device which ended forever a priestly monopoly of learning, overcame ignorance and superstition, pushed back the evil forces commanded by Italian popes, and, in general, brought Western Europe out of the dark ages.&raquas a providential device which ended forever a priestly monopoly of learning, overcame ignorance and superstition, pushed back the evil forces commanded by Italian popes, and, in general, brought Western Europe out of the dark ages.»

As for Morata, he will command a fee of # 62m according to Sport, and is highly likely to move on this summer having previously insisted that he wants an important role at his next club.

His stint with the Eagles proved very fruitful as he played a key role in keeping them in the Premier League with his commanding performances at the back, and it seems he'll have to produce a repeat performance for new boss Frank de Boer as he has struggled in the early stages of his time in charge at Selhurst Park.

It's difficult to remember a time when Ibrahimovic couldn't command the starting role as a lone striker, and his spats with Pep Guardiola over the issue at Barcelona led to a break down and subsequent move away from the Nou Camp.

Despite this, he has not commanded a regular role during the current campaign with his form as well as fitness hampering his chances of enjoying a similar run of form with the first - team.

He said he was more bothered by the commanding role at the convention of former President Bill Clinton, «a serial womanizer» whom Benjamin sees as no different than Lopez.

The FCT Police Command has declared that the reported death and murder of one Olatunde Ojuregbe in the hands of police personnel attached to the command is untrue as no police personnel played any role in the Command has declared that the reported death and murder of one Olatunde Ojuregbe in the hands of police personnel attached to the command is untrue as no police personnel played any role in the command is untrue as no police personnel played any role in the murder.

ACP Faderin who described PCRC as non-uniformed police said the roles being played by the members of the organization can never be undermined as they have really assisted the command in its fight against crimes and other related offences.

Arguably, these organizations play role of political instruments which provide «alternative» election results for each country, obtained by their own methods and serve as basis of whether the US accepts the official results or commands a revolution.

Powers predicted Giuliani would welcome the opportunity to be Perry's running mate, even though the former mayor strikes many as being unsuited for the role of second - in - command.

«Viewed as a supply chain, astronaut selection and training is very sensitive to critical shortfalls; astronauts who are trained for specific roles and missions can't be easily interchanged,» the report's committee co-chair Frederick Gregory, a former astronaut who commanded three shuttle missions and has served as NASA's deputy administrator, said in a statement.

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From the perfected subtleties he has portrayed in supporting roles, to his command of the screen as a star, Sutherland has covered abundant ground.

Though inclined to stoutness — and baldness — from age 16 onward, Alexander had such a commanding stage presence that he was invariably cast as the star in school plays, in roles ranging from romantic leads to elderly character parts.

Cooper had a busy 2011, first playing Howard Stark (also known as Tony Stark's father) in Captain America: The First Avenger; followed by a commanding performance in the dual roles of Uday Hussein and his look - a-like in The Devil's Double; and finally, a smaller part as famed photographer Milton H. Greene in My Week With Marilyn.

The Brit has proven elastic with the release of three largely disparate feature films — the sci - fi action thriller Kill Command, the romantic drama Me Before You, and a period drama Genius, in which she takes on the effusive role of Zelda Fitzgerald — and appeared in two theater productions including a turn as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn and as Elena in Robert Icke's Uncle Vanya in London.

Jenkins is commanding in this new role: Even as the head of a besieged CIA outpost, he still sounds like he knows more than everyone else.

Also pleasurable is Terence Stamp, who doesn't need much in the way of dialogue to slip into his commanding role as the Bureau's hitman, a ruthless agent sent to hurt David where it counts the most.

Carey Mulligan finally gets a role she deserves as the commanding Bathsheba — and a vision in burgundy leather — who's much more interested in managing her rural village than in being wooed by noble - minded laborer Gabriel (Matthias Schoenaerts) or her two other suitors.

Scarlett Johansson doesn't have a hard time commanding attention as Black Widow, though you'd think she would have earned a more complex role by now.

You take the role of «Incarnates», humans that command untold mythical powers as they vie to avoid tragedy and reshape the course of their world.

Also notably effective in his smaller role as famed attorney Melvin Belli is Brian Cox, whose voice and on - screen demeanor constantly command attention.

Washington is commanding, as always, and Russell Crowe (3:10 to Yuma, Cinderella Man) does a fine job in a subdued role as the incorruptible cop whose life is in shambles because he's just too honest to help himself when he needs it.

But the fact that Field is doing so in her first leading role in 20 years is on the same level of a cinematic event as Lily Tomlin's hardcore domination of «Grandma» or Blythe Danner's delicate command of «I'll See You in My Dreams.»

Speaking of diminished franchises, Chris Pine plays young James T. Kirk, a space cadet who rises rapidly to the command deck of the Enterprise, as a callow hot dog, like Shia LaBeouf in his gee - whiz role from Kingdom of theCrystal Skull.

Meanwhile, Sheridan is now three - for - three when it comes to truly impressing as an up - and - coming young actor who can command the screen, even if he's playing the same basic role underneath.

It's hard to imagine the film being nearly as effective with another actor in the role, because it's his commanding performance that transforms «Selma» from yet another stuffy biopic into a stirring political drama worthy of Dr. King's legacy.

Most viewers will come away impressed by the sheer amount of big - name stars that contribute to the film in smaller roles, and while they all offer some nice character work here, this film really belongs to Ralph Fiennes, who shows quite well that he can command the screen in a lightly comedic fashion, rather than as the heavy that dominates most of his better known works.

Players take the role of humans referred to as «Incarnates» who «command untold mythical powers.»

The big screen adaptation stars Henry Cavill in the title role as Napoleon Solo, a suave, sophisticated spy employed by U.N.C.L.E. (United Network Command for Law and Enforcement), a top secret, international espionage agency.

Critics are calling Gyllenhaal's performances as Davis one of the best of his career, commanding in the role of an assured, confident man whose life is thrown into emotional and existential chaos after he loses his wife in a car accident.

Any costume drama with Helena Bonham Carter in a main role probably is worth at least a look for her performance, and she commands attention as the story's most beguiling character, Miss Havisham, even though the way she's utilized feels borne more from the tradition of Gothic horror than customary.

Ted Levine, one of my favorite character actors, plays Sonya's protective commanding officer, Annabeth Gish is the widow of a landowner who discovers her husband's underworld activities after his death, Matthew Lillard and Emily Rios are reporters, and Catalina Sandino Moreno is Marco's wife, who plays a more central role in the story as it unfolds.

In 2013, after a pair of teenage roles in the best of modern episodic TV, The Wire and Friday Night Lights, he was showered with acclaim for the way he commanded the screen in Fruitvale Station, re-creating the last day in the life of the 22 - year - old Oscar Grant, inexplicably shot dead by a transit cop in San Francisco on New Year's Eve; this year he has already appeared as one of the reimagined Fantastic Four — a mark of his growing stature, however stuttering the end result — and he will soon play the title role in Creed, an unexpected and unexpectedly promising extension of the Rocky franchise.

Campos, who also produced the festival's blood - chilling The Eyes Of My Mother, has cast Rebecca Hall as Christine, and she's truly terrific in the role — melting down in slow - motion, commanding in her eccentricity.

The significant role that background knowledge and command of academic vocabulary plays in reading comprehension is not a new discovery, but its attraction as a deliberate instructional model has recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest.

Some companies will also take on school leavers and train them up as marketing assistants starting at c. 15k Career progression: Head of Marketing role commands an average salary of # 77,200 in London / # 60,869 outside of London (REED Salary Calculator)

But while Rhee's head - cracking, heresy - spouting attempt to revamp the school system was a major contributor to Fenty's electoral defeat, she left in a blaze of martyrdom, reveling in the extravagant admiration of national opinion - makers, as well as her commanding role in the polemical pro-charter-school documentary Waiting for «Superman.»

Bottom line: Basic commands not only teach helpful skills, they reinforce your role as your dog's leader.

Your role as educator begins the moment you bring your puppy home - houstraining, walking on a leash, «table manners, «and following simple commands are not genetically programmed skills.

Learn «dog speak,» the body language and vocalizations needed to communicate with your dog... how to train without jerking, hitting, kicking, or shaking... five ways to establish a leadership role so your dog will happily follow your lead... new step - by - step instructions for teaching vital commands such as sit, stay, come and drop it.

If 2 or more bull breeds are playing together, this is not a problem as long as they are switching «roles» often, and will respond to their owners» commands.

The Mission, which commands a superb view of the Santa Ynez River Valley and the Santa Ynez and San Rafael mountain ranges, continues its central role in the spiritual and social life of the Santa Ynez Valley as an active parish church of approximately 1,000 families, and is administered by the Capuchin Franciscan order.

Remains of rulers with jade and mica ornamentation, as well as others with gold ear decorations, show that the Mayan city had a commanding role for trade in the Yucatan Peninsula and surrounding areas.

So, you take on the role of Vulcan, a Powder Master for legendary mercenary company the Freeborn Blades who taken a contract to defend a group called the Red Scribes as they perform a magical ritual in the hopes that it may give them a way to defeat the incoming undead army, which is commanded by a group known as the Ice Lords.

As it turns out the youth of South Park are currently involved in a vast real - time role - playing game in which the humans, led by Cartman, whose dressed as a fat - ass wizard, and the Elves, commanded by Kyle, are battling over the mighty Stick of Truth, which grants the owner control over the entire universAs it turns out the youth of South Park are currently involved in a vast real - time role - playing game in which the humans, led by Cartman, whose dressed as a fat - ass wizard, and the Elves, commanded by Kyle, are battling over the mighty Stick of Truth, which grants the owner control over the entire universas a fat - ass wizard, and the Elves, commanded by Kyle, are battling over the mighty Stick of Truth, which grants the owner control over the entire universe.