Sentences with phrase «shift alliances»

They have been willing to shift alliances from left to right and back again.

The transition to what appears to be open - ended stability operations in Syria could leave those U.S. - backed forces vulnerable to shifting alliances, power struggles and miscommunications as Assad's allies and enemies vie for greater control of post-war Syria.

Finn (Attack the Block «s John Boyega), an appealingly out - of - his element rogue with shifting alliances.

An armed confrontation defused by a shifting alliance.

Something may have changed in their lives that you are not aware of: a substitute teacher or a friend shifting alliances or a new seat on the bus.

They are both the work of shifting alliances of leading but disloyal members of his shadow cabinet.

In a business of shifting alliances, former Congressman Michael Grimm has one relationship that endures.

In a radio interview on Thursday with Fred Dicker, Astorino said there was no chance he'd take the party's endorsement, which has shifting alliances and a grab - bag of positions.

Mark - Viverito's shifting alliances are a sign of strengthening coalitions between Latino ethnic groups as they attempt to consolidate power, said Angelo Falcón, president of the National Institute for Latino Policy.

One of the tactics that Dark Triad leaders employ is to use gossip, back - stabbing, and shifting alliances to get what they want.

As the audience follows the slow - moving battle, punctuated by threats, confrontations and shifting alliances, the Russian - born director sets a deathtrap that snaps in a breathtaking conclusion that plays like slow motion — not the thriller type; even better: a prolonged, torturous finish which is the logical culmination of an explicitly accepted philosophy.

Sensitive to the subtle, shifting alliances in the triangle, the three leads give rounded performances.

The other smart move is putting every character in play to shifting alliances.

From there it turns into a combination Robin Hood story, revenge tale, and confidence game with three players constantly shifting alliances (and sometimes identities).

Isle is also an exploration of loyalty through several shifting alliances.

It also hints at some darkly tinged themes — including the prospect of shifting alliances.

Whereas the earlier films, mostly shot by Dietrich Lohmann, often framed the groups or members of the group in static tableaux in order to highlight their solidarity and opposition to a lone outsider, this film (Fassbinder's ultimate collaboration with Michael Ballhaus) uses an almost constantly moving camera and a remarkable succession of framing and fracturing devices within the camera frame to underscore the shifting alliances, individual isolation, and internal struggles of the characters.

Triple 9 by George Wolf Shifting alliances, desperate men, deadly double - crosses, dirty cops and sacks of cash... Triple 9 doesn't pretend... read more →

Most surprising is the oddly sweet trajectory of Nicholas Hoult's character Nux, a weaselly War Boy who dreams of glory, only to find himself constantly shifting alliances between Joe and Furiosa's party.

The Banner Saga keeps you on this edge for the entire 10 - hour campaign, which is filled with enough shifting alliances, desolate losses and surprise betrayals to give Game of Thrones pause.

Your choices, and the choices of every player, will drive a living tale of shifting alliances as you race to uncover the truth of the magical shroud that holds Iskendrun captive.

You should however go in expecting a pleasing mind - screw with multiple endings, shifting alliances, and top - notch voice acting.

with its complex story filled with constantly shifting alliances and multifaceted conflicts it is difficult to single out just one betrayal to talk about.

In a game like Final Fantasy Tactics, with its complex story filled with constantly shifting alliances and multifaceted conflicts it is difficult to single out just one betrayal to talk about.

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The climate talks in Copenhagen this month present layers of complexity, shifting alliances among nations, hidden agendas and science laced with persistent uncertainties.

Since the African Group represents 53 countries, the Group of Least Developed Countries represents 48, and there are a half - dozen more in the Alba block, it is not impossible that this shifting alliance can overcome the rich countries» power and the tendency of the four leading middle - income countries — Brazil, China, India and SA — to represent their own national interests.

Important change strategies include the use of reframes to change the meaning of interactions; shifts alliances and interpersonal boundaries; building conflict resolution skills; and providing parents with guidance and coaching.

Not exact matches

The economy polarizes as income and wealth ownership are shifted to the neo-rentier alliance headed by the financial sector.

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Alliances may shift, depending on the topic of the debate.

Alliances have been shifting in some curious ways.

The human and political effects of such explosions — the plight of victims and refugees, the political violence that spills over borders, the shifts in alliances and the emergence of extremist groups — are so catastrophic that they can not be ignored.

Perhaps only a major shift in the established biblical religions, a shift away from their uneasy alliance with utilitarian individualism and toward a profound reappropriation of their own religious roots and an openness to the needs of the contemporary world, would provide the mass base for a successful effort to establish the revolutionary alternative.

AFSA, as an alliance promoting food sovereignty in Australia, has I believe shifted the debate on food and food systems in this country.

2) IS may only have ~ 30k fighters, but, to quote the NY Times article referenced below, «though ISIS has grown to be the most powerful militant group in Iraq, its foothold in the country relies on negotiating a shifting tangle of smaller groups and alliances.»

Alliances shift.

The proposed alliance with Russia is part of a fundamental shift of direction in the Japanese plutonium programme.

The stakes are now even higher for the agent as he coolly maneuvers through the dangerous waters of international espionage - replete with CIA plots, turncoat agents and ever - shifting covert alliances - all the while hoping to find the truth behind his haunted memories and answers to his own fragmented past.

In a house with four kids, it's a lot like watching the TV show «Survivor» or playing the board game Risk, as alliances are built and the balance of power shifts, depending on which of the kids are bonding at the moment.

As you watch «Three Billboards,» you can see the outline of a revenge film, yet it's a kaleidoscope of a movie in which the emotions and alliances keep shifting.

Young people today face an uncertain future: changing political and economic alliances, the impact of Brexit and shifting global alliances.

An alliance of pupils, teaching unions, schools and councils is seeking a judicial review of last - minute shifts in grade boundaries in June's exams.

For students, middle school is a time of increasing academic expectations and shifting social alliances.

Andrew Phoenix, Head Teacher of Hampsthwaite CE Primary School in North Yorkshire says, «We're in shifting times in education and there's a lot of emphasis now on schools forming their own collaborations, working as clusters, working as learning alliances and setting up their own structures -LSB-...] we have to collaborate with other schools in order to stay in a position of strength in today's UK education system.»

These values were made technically feasible by a high - tech alliance: a TSI engine (gasoline powered with 110 kW / 150 PS) that is as fuel efficient as it is sporty, an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS) and a 7 - speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)-- which in the eyes of many car drivers is the best automatic in the world today.

As these two communities collide, their alliances shift and unexpected friendships and dangerous enmities are born as everyone struggles with the bare essentials of life: love, nourishment, and a roof over one's head.

Points of Departure: the airline alliance game may be shifting, airport hotels, meet in Prague, and travel to Dallas.

Although the various areas all spoke a common language and shared a common religion, the empire was actually a patchwork of ever - shifting kingdoms and principalities that formed alliances with or went to war against one another.

Betrayal mode is «a cutthroat style of play where alliances and teams can shift fluidly through a match.»