Sentences with phrase «significant leg up»

Companies big and small are utilizing these systems, meaning that candidates who know how to perform well on camera will have a significant leg up on those who are downloading the app for the first time five minutes before the interview.

A mere 17 % of charter schools outperformed public schools on standardized tests in spite of having resources and policies that give them a significant leg up on the rest of the schools.

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Coffey said Schneiderman has a leg up heading into the primary due to his «significant union support,» although he cast that as a double - edged sword, suggesting some of the votes the senator has taken indicate he would not be sufficiently independent from labor if he's elected AG.

This effectively allows state legislators to use their offices to promote their image and build greater name recognition, enhancing the already - significant power of incumbency and giving them an additional leg up over their opponents who would have to rely on campaign funds to communicate with voters.

These are similar to the basic push up with one significant difference — your legs should be resting on a platform or chair.

Women who train like men will not end up looking like a man, but will gain significant amounts of muscle and will get significantly bigger legs, shoulders and arms.

We usually highlight the fact that our program provides better lives for shelter animals and job training for young people who need to get a leg up but it's times like this that remind us that humane education ---- teaching youth about respect and compassion for animals and how to pass it on ---- is an equally significant part that mission.

He saw the Doc upon his arrival, and because we don't just give up, we started him on meds even though his legs showed significant neurological issues including the apparent loss of sensation.

Applicants to the JAG Corps with significant prior legal experience may have a leg up on other candidates.