Sentences with phrase «stiff test»

There's a very thin line between stiff test and unfair garbage that doesn't provide the best player that week as the champion.

Drogba will be a pretty stiff test for the youngsters.

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Although it is not clear that parents would have an accurate perception of charter schools» effectiveness, particularly in the early years of the state's program, all these factors, taken together, indicate that North Carolina provides an unusually stiff test of the theory that charter schools will spur improvement among traditional public schools.

Now, Nelson is planning to put his scheme to a much stiffer test in the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope, whose mirror will be made up of 492 segments.

This revision is part of a much broader housing bill that is certain to face a much stiffer test in the Senate.

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Thursday's results reduced that number to just two, and one of the remaining teams, the Rhode Island Rams, faces its stiffest test of league play tonight, visiting a St. Bonaventure Bonnies club that would love to pick up a fourth Group 1 win for its at - large hopes (Friday 7 p.m., ESPN2).

With Rhode Island facing a stiff test on Friday night and Vermont hosting Hartford (15 - 11, 8 - 4 America East) on Sunday, the ranks of league unbeatens might be completely empty by the time Tuesday's projection rolls around.

A vaunted defensive line struggled mightily to defend the run, and faces a stiff test against Eddie Lacy and Co..

Oklahoma has moved the ball just fine, but this game represents the stiffest test for both the OU offense and the TCU D.

Arsenal kick start their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace, who cantered to finish 11th last season, and will prove to be a stiff test for the Gunners early on in the campaign.

It's one of the hardest golf courses in the world, and Oakmont's predictably proving to be a stiff test.

For the ultimate prize though, there have been so many great performers this season and Cazorla faces a stiff test if he's to win the award.

Most likely the two teams will meet again in two weeks for the OAL championship as MACK will have a stiffer test towards their run to the State Championship in Division 3 play if they win the Silver Bowl (OAL Title).

My stiffest test for any college player drafted is if his numbers swing upward from start to finish.

Man City's defence is one area Arsenal ought to keep probing, as it has looked shaky over the course of this season and, with the pace of Arsenal's front three to contend with, Kompany and co. will be in for another stiff test.

Napoli can stake a claim to the Serie A title against strugglers Sassuolo this weekend, with champions Juventus facing a stiff test against AC Milan.

Southampton provided a stiff test for Manchester United with Alex Ferguson acknowledging their efforts after the game: [quote]... in the second half Southampton have been the best team to play here this...

They face the stiffest test of their title credentials so far when they travel to Stamford Bridge to face the champions Chelsea.

The rojiblanco boss told a news conference ahead of Sunday's La Liga game at home to Levante that Arsenal's history in European competition and «very important manager» would provide a stiff test for his side.

Arsenal return to the Premier League this weekend and will face another stiff test against an organized Roberto Martinez side after a not - so - impressive midweek performance against Turkish side Besiktas in their Uefa Champions league play - off.

Juventus face a stiff test to qualify for the Champions League last 16 after a 2 - 1 defeat at Real Madrid but coach Antonio Conte believes his players» defiant performance showed they are capable of turning things...

The Scottish champions are sure to be given a stiffer test against the Eliteserien league leaders, who overcame Dundalk after extra-time.

Barcelona are marching towards the league title and came through a stiff test at home last weekend as they beat Valencia 2 - 1.

But the enduring rein of the man also known as the Lion of Bourdillon appears to be facing its stiffest test yet.

In Delaware, Democrats expect state Attorney General Beau Biden to run for his father's old seat but Biden the younger has made no announcement yet and Rep. Mike Castle's (R) candidacy ensures that even if Beau does run, he will face a stiff test next November.

In the UK, the waters around the Orkney Islands off northern Scotland, home to some of the world's cruellest weather, are used as EMEC's proving grounds, as they offer a stiff test for wave - energy devices.

Train Your Weakness: Front squats are a stiff test of core strength and the ability to maintain stability and rigidity when under load.

If the plans are announced before the end of the year, May will likely face a stiff test to pass such a major policy, which will undoubtably have major implications for England's education landscape.

Indeed, they said they relished the opportunity to put their chassis to the stiffest test.

The first 20 minutes of this ten - hour (minimum) out - and - back trail are spent on gentle beach sand, but thereafter it is a stiff test for the most seasoned of hikers.