Sentences with phrase «slam dunk in»

I find that 1.5 % is a slam dunk in some areas.

I agree with him on the basic issue that as a scientific question whether human influences on climate have become determinative is not closed (although we would probably disagree as to whether the answer is currently likely, very likely or a slam dunk in IPCC / CIA terms.

This can seem like a slam dunk in your breeder search, but should be taken with a grain of salt.

EA has closed historically significant development studios in the past when they have failed to produce, and this Maxis location never seemed to find another slam dunk in offshoot titles like SimAnt and SimCopter.

Had he picked Linda Darling Hammond as his Ed Secretary, the story might have been different, but I think Arnie was a slam dunk in part because they shoot hoops.Considering Obma's lack of administrative experience when he assumed office, I think he's done well, but the number of decisions facing him from the past administration was enormous, and I think education got short shrift.

But she's still not quite a slam dunk in the race to be appointed successor to Eric Schneiderman by the State Legislature.

Democrats do not expect Republicans will post a similar slam dunk in Nassau County special election for Skelos's seat, which has a majority Democratic enrollment.

«The last event seemed like a slam dunk in theory,» Brewster said.

It doesn't look like an animal sacrifice is a slam dunk in the first chapters of Gen. And it's a bad hermenutic to say that's a blood sacrifice for sin is what is happening in Gen. 3.

It's also worth noting that this is by no means a slam dunk in terms of job creation, even if other countries don't retaliate.

One thing that could turn around the emerging trend would be a slam dunk in the debate on Romney's part, according to Gasparino.

But these victories in New York — a minimum wage hike, paid - family leave — should be slam dunks in a liberal state like New York.

Not exact matches

If you plan to live in life and work, not just watch from the sidelines, and expect diversity in your teams, you'll benefit from Slam - Dunk Success.

But I've read a few briefs in my career and based on the one the Department of Justice filed last week and the one Apple filed yesterday, Apple vs. FBI looks like a slam dunk for Apple.

The dunk happened in the closing seconds of the first quarter, with James driving through the Brooklyn defense and overpowering Joe Harris to slam the ball home.

So, we have booming job market, rising optimism in businesses, soaring exports and consumer frenzy — a rate hike on July 12 must be a slam dunk, right?

So you've got an easy - to - understand scandal that directly affected hundred of thousands of Americans, a slam - dunk political target in an election season, and a poster child for frustration about Wall Street's pay.

We're doing the same thing at the NBA All - Star Game next weekend - they're going to use our tech in the slam dunk contest and the game itself.

But Trump bungled too many trade - related facts and spent too much time focusing on the role of manufacturing in the economy — when most Americans don't work in export - dependent manufacturing — for the issue to be a slam - dunk for him.

However, vendor warranties are often carefully worded and damages hard to prove, even in the U.S., meaning such cases will be far from a «slam dunk,» he says.

On April 1, the Miami Herald editorial, «Nominee to head VA can't be slam dunk,» stated that the Miami VA Healthcare System has failed veterans by «putting those lives in danger» regarding HIV tests and cafeteria food inspections.

But given the company's track record in cracking the U.S. market, and Burger King's own struggles at home, it's far from a slam dunk.

With its Finish Line buyout, this company's stock «offers excellent value» JD Sports Fashion's takeover of the ailing Indianapolis - based retailer makes sense, analysts sayAs Finish Line, the U.S. athletic shoe chain, becomes British, buying shares in its expansion - minded acquirer could be a slam dunk.

Finally, over time I'd expect a fund with more small caps / mid caps to outperform a large cap fund over time but it's not a slam dunk and comes with an increase in risk.

The internet is just one example of how getting in early on a world - changing technology is a slam dunk to making money.

Trump's Republican party has majorities in both the House and Senate, so any legislation should be a slam dunk.

I am glad for you that your life is now on the up with all the stuff the institution told us was of primary importance, has been slam dunked into the bin (think that is the term, we don't have baskets in cricket!).

In fact, I will bet London to a brick that; (i) in their search for two miracles, they will quickly find them, just like George Bush's underlings, under pressure, found «slam dunk» evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; and (ii) the two miracles will both be medical «miracles»In fact, I will bet London to a brick that; (i) in their search for two miracles, they will quickly find them, just like George Bush's underlings, under pressure, found «slam dunk» evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; and (ii) the two miracles will both be medical «miracles»in their search for two miracles, they will quickly find them, just like George Bush's underlings, under pressure, found «slam dunk» evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; and (ii) the two miracles will both be medical «miracles»in Iraq; and (ii) the two miracles will both be medical «miracles».

But when you collectivize the payment method for routine care and, as happened in the UK, such elective procedures as tattoo removal, it's no slam dunk that people will come out ahead.

JWT you can close your eyes and plug your ears all you want — but being gay is a sin in my religion... and if we took a global vote with Christians... it would be a slam dunk honey!!

So all in all, not a slam dunk, but still pretty delicious — especially the cake itself, which included lemon curd in the batter and was definitely the winner in this particular recipe.

The contrast between the crisp and refreshing lettuce and some kind of savory, spiced filling is a slam dunk for me, particularly in the summer.

The fact that this recipe calls for green tea makes it a slam - dunk winner in our eyes.

In most cases, there is no slam - dunk single replacement among naturally occurring ingredients.

This Strawberry Spring Salad recipe is a slam dunk for any party.It's made with fresh strawberries, feta cheese, candied walnuts, and tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

MIAMI — October 29, 2012 — As the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics prepare for the first regular season home game tip - off of the 2012 - 2013 season on Tuesday, October 30, Kimpton's two Miami hotels — EPIC in Downtown Miami, and Surfcomber Miami, South Beach — are a slam dunk for visiting fans with the season - long Miami Heat stay offer.

I figured chocolate brownie ice cream drowned in some Irish stout topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce would pretty much be a slam dunk.

An early proponent of the once - banned slam dunk, he helped usher in a new era of basketball symbolized by those great Houston teams roughly 30 years ago.

This reminds me of the Slam Dunk Contest in which Aaron Gordon was -150, Derrick Jones Jr. was +115, and Glenn Robinson III was +1200.

The Indiana Pacers» Glenn Robinson III won the NBA Dunk Contest on Saturday in New Orleans, sealing the dunk contest with a reverse slam over several peoDunk Contest on Saturday in New Orleans, sealing the dunk contest with a reverse slam over several peodunk contest with a reverse slam over several people.

NBA legend Steve Nash, who recently bought a stake in a Spanish football club, did a Messi-esque assist to Andre Drummond during the Slam Dunk Contest that you have to see to believe.

When NASCAR announced Thursday it would require drivers to undergo baseline neurological testing starting in 2014, it seemed liked a slam - dunk decision by the sanctioning body.

Stephen Zimmerman, one of the top players in the 2016 class, competed in Monday night's McDonald's All - American Slam Dunk Contest.

Instead I'll just mention in passing that Heyman considers Morris a slam dunk for the Hall of Fame, but didn't vote for Craig Biggio.

From the epic showdowns between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins to Vince Carter's breath - taking display of creativity and athleticism in the 2000 slam dunk contest to Magic Johnson's surprise return in 1992, the NBA All Star weekend delivers constant excitement while...

Last Thursday, the NBA announced that Gordon, Derrick Jones Jr., DeAndre Jordan, and Glenn Robinson III will compete in this year's Slam Dunk contest.

An all - around athlete and high school All - American in both basketball and football, he would end up winning the McDonald's All - American slam dunk contest, throwing 28 touchdown passes for North Carolina, and catching 193 passes in six seasons with the Oakland Raiders.

In the final contest on NBA All - Star Saturday night, Glenn Robinson III took home the trophy in the Slam Dunk Contest to cap off an exciting night in New OrleansIn the final contest on NBA All - Star Saturday night, Glenn Robinson III took home the trophy in the Slam Dunk Contest to cap off an exciting night in New Orleansin the Slam Dunk Contest to cap off an exciting night in New Orleansin New Orleans..

In 1997, there was an NBA Dunk Contest and it almost ruined something we all love: slam dunks.

I still resent that the Hawks dealt away the greatest player they ever had, and that literally anyone thinks that Michael Jordan beat him in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest.