Sentences with phrase «state of standstill»

This means we will be in a state of standstill transition for many years, foolishly trying to unpick decades of economic integration for dubious reasons.

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Silver, in other words, can pretty much single - handedly bring the workings of the New York State government to a standstill.

The group of mostly Republican leaders, along with stand - alone Democrat Michael Kearns, says the legislative process in Albany is at a standstill while corruption charges loom over one of the state's most powerful leaders.

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa who was represented by the Chief Whip of the House, Rotimi Abiru, said Lagos has set the pace in putting issues of rape, domestic violence, child abuse and others on the front bunner adding that the coming together of the three arms of governments was a proof of political will to fight the menace in the State to a standstill.

And while a lot of cities and states have tried to tackle the issue of greenhouse - gas reduction, at the federal level the country is at a standstill.

Supporters of more aggressive teacher evaluations — which include a number of well - heeled business executives from Silicon Valley — have fought to a standstill over the issue with the California Teachers Association, one of the most powerful labor groups in the state.

Car and Driver noted the revised SW20's braking capabilities to be superb, stating that 70 mph to standstill could be done in 157 feet, rivaling that of the Honda NSX.

Offering the luxury of pampering and the ability to hold time at a standstill, the hotel spa features 12 treatments rooms (three private rooms each have their own terrace), ladies» and gentlemen's relaxation lounges, a traditional hammam, an outdoor lap pool, hot and cold plunge pools and a state - of - the - art fitness center.

«The painterly medium is uniquely suited to establishing a state of serenity, standstill, and contemplation.

Hansen» rationalization of why, (as he states) «the five - year mean global temperature has been flat for the last decade», is interesting background information, but, of course, does not change the observed fact that there is this standstill, which he acknowledges.

The Commission also observed that arbitral tribunals are not «competent to authorize» the granting of state aid, and if they do so, «this compensation would be notifiable State aid pursuant to Article 108 (3) TFEU and be subject to the standstill obligation&rastate aid, and if they do so, «this compensation would be notifiable State aid pursuant to Article 108 (3) TFEU and be subject to the standstill obligation&raState aid pursuant to Article 108 (3) TFEU and be subject to the standstill obligation».