Sentences with phrase «stronger efforts by»

The rate of forest destruction has declined from its high point in the 1990s and early 2000s as a result of several factors, including stronger efforts by the Brazilian government to control the Amazon frontier.

«This calls for stronger efforts by governments and all actors, in ensuring access, use and affordability — it requires also greater work to build the capacities of all women and men to make the most of all new opportunities.»

Despite the strong effort by the Rockets to lock him down, Portland's offensive attack came roaring to life in the second half.

This setting of low expectations by the state, which has been criticized by reformers in the state such as former Commissioner for Higher Education Stan Jones (now the head of College Complete America), makes a mockery of the otherwise strong efforts by the state to transform education for children.

In many areas of the U.S., unlimited admission of cats is not a legal mandate for shelters, yet millions of community (unowned and outdoor) cats are regularly admitted and, despite strong efforts by shelters, most cats do not make it out alive.

Not exact matches

Retailers seem to be pulling out of their years - long malaise, helped by a strong economy and their own efforts to finally adapt to the Amazon.com (amzn) world.

But some observers expect Russia's strongest efforts may be reserved for Serbia, which has close cultural and religious bonds with Moscow — and whose membership in NATO or the European Union would be seen by the Kremlin as a severe blow.

Says Whitney Wolfe, founder and CEO of Bumble, a dating app: «Start off by telling them their strong points and acknowledging their efforts and talents.

This is the third public statement by Tesla since the March 23 crash — and its strongest language yet in an effort to distance itself from the fatality.

Oil dipped on Monday as soaring North American production was seen undermining efforts led by OPEC and Russia to tighten supplies, but prices were still on track for their strongest start to the year in five years.

But with its capital often choked by smog and its people angry about the environmental degradation that rapid development has wrought across the country, Beijing has become a strong proponent of efforts to halt global warming.

But efforts by the Ocean State to improve itself are paying off in a stronger economy.

By making a strong effort to understand who was out there and what their customers wanted, we were able to deliver products that were popular very quickly.

The letter notes that the current backdrop of strong and balanced global growth is underpinned by a resilient global financial system that is the product of determined efforts by the G20 and FSB over the past decade.

By funding the relief efforts of organizations in the Caribbean, there's potential to build stronger response capacity so that these organizations are better equipped to face future challenges.

Make sure you get your money's worth by demanding strong disclosures that make an effort to explain an investment beyond the typical executive summary or the vague Private Placement Offering that nevertheless checks off all legal boxes.

In any event, the upshot is that by adhering to a stock selection and hedging approach that has achieved strong returns with reasonable risk over the long - term, my efforts have achieved abysmally low returns in a rallying market over the short - term.

But interviews with two dozen top investors and entrepreneurs suggest it is having a profound impact on innovation in Silicon Valley, by creating a strong disincentive for investors and start - ups to put money and effort into creating products Facebook might copy.

I knew also that any effort I might make on behalf of justice would be triggered by my own lack of self - esteem and by the painful inclination to identify with the underdog, rather than by the human and sexual impulse to work for justice on the basis of a strong confidence in both myself and the power of God to love.

Its present success is due to the fact that the collective effort and strong centralized authority associated with it are producing dramatic improvements in the economic, political, and military position of nations hitherto impeded by traditional systems unsuited to industrial civilization.

But then the question is, what «theological account» best supports such trust in Christ, and more generally, a complete life of service, strong family bonds, and the effort to live a moral life befitting of a son or daughter of God redeemed by Christ's atonement?

During this period generally successful efforts were made by the states either to take over all the colleges or at least to secure strong representation on their boards.

Beginning in December, 2013, Caffeinated Club's broad public relations effort started out strong and the product has been enthusiastically featured by hundreds of Media outlets nationwide, including print media, television, radio and online publications.

He put a stamp on Houston's strong effort in the third by scoring 12 of his 23 and adding five rebounds.

He can learn to adapt by making strong efforts to sign players we need rather than having some false hope that the players we have will suddenly turn water into wine.

Three straight games of more than 300 yards followed by a strong effort against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day are nothing sneeze at.

Strong performances by Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas and William Gallas were overshadowed by the lacklustre efforts of Tomas Rosicky, Samir Nasri, Eduardo and Aaron Ramsey as the effects of the international break well and truly took their toll on the team.

Shots by Minute: Swans starting well with a couple of early efforts and a strong last 15 minutes of the first half but the good work undone early in the 2nd

By understanding the powerful and often conflicting forces at work as you take on fatherhood and a family, you'll increase your prospects for pulling through and coming out the other side a stronger man, with a stronger marriage, and a family that makes all your efforts and sacrifices incredibly worthwhile.

I was thrilled that years of hard work by food advocates around the country, maybe even including my own small efforts here on The Lunch Tray, had finally yielded strong federal competitive food rules to create a healthier school environment for my child and his fellow students.

Clearly authorities in this country have at least recognised the importance of breastfeeding in building a healthy strong nation and have recognised how damaging these promotional efforts by formula companies aimed at new, inexperienced mums were.

Recent reports of secret meetings among industry reps and the Food and Drug Adminstration over GMO labeling piqued my interest, mostly because this critical aspect was missing: any effort to label GE foods at the federal level could bring the current grassroots movement to a grinding halt by preventing any stronger local laws from ever being enacted.

The proposed voluntary principles are designed to encourage stronger and more meaningful self - regulation by the food industry and to support parents» efforts to get their kids to eat healthier foods.

KID founders Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar were honored by Lurie Children's Hospital with this inaugural award because they «embody the values of Hope and Courage as well, and their efforts are building stronger communities and safer, healthier environments for children.»

Chuck has been a very strong supporter of the efforts to get these new safety regulations though congress and implemented by the FAA.

According to a translation by the Mail on Sunday, a narrator in the new video can be heard saying: «By God's will, and strong efforts of our brothers and soldiers on the ground in the province of Sinai, they brought down a Russian airplane, which carried over 220 Crusader Russianby the Mail on Sunday, a narrator in the new video can be heard saying: «By God's will, and strong efforts of our brothers and soldiers on the ground in the province of Sinai, they brought down a Russian airplane, which carried over 220 Crusader RussianBy God's will, and strong efforts of our brothers and soldiers on the ground in the province of Sinai, they brought down a Russian airplane, which carried over 220 Crusader Russians.

This law is the direct result of strong lobbying efforts by our union and others and it will beneficially impact all Hotel Trades Council members employed in New York State.

By reappointing Matt Driscoll as EFC's President and CEO, Governor Cuomo has demonstrated his commitment to a strong state - local partnership in New York's efforts to replace aging, but essential, infrastructure.»

Scott Olin Smith compares the video to efforts by Democratic California Governor Gray Davis in 2002 to undermine his strongest Republican rival (in part by tying him to Gray Davis), and I can see the point he's making, since we again have an avowed Democrat trying to weaken a leading candidate on the other side during the primary process.

The likelihood for change in America has been downplayed by European minister Denis MacShane at a conference in Westminster today, in an effort to promote a stronger and more independent Europe.

The impression a dispassionate observer would have from the failure of security and law enforcement during the Bayelsa election (which was conducted in Nigeria's smallest state with the lowest number of registered voters) would be that the federal government permitted or condoned the strong - arm tactics of the ruling party's candidate in his ultimately vain effort to secure that state's rulership by force.

These proposals, along with ethics and campaign finance reform legislation passed by the Assembly, demonstrate the strong commitment of the Assembly majority to making positive change in Albany, and I thank Assembly Members Pretlow, Kavanagh and the other members of the Workgroup for the many hours they put into this most important effort.»

Is an effort by Suffolk County to tie funding for certain projects to attendance at a quarterly regional planning meeting an effort to get everyone on the same page, or strong arming by big government?

Referring to strong ongoing lobbying efforts by seniors and their Council member allies (chiefly led by Council Members Margaret Chin and Paul Vallone), Mark - Viverito acknowledged the «active,» «vocal,» and fast - growing population of aging New Yorkers.

The bosses of the Luchese and Bonnano and Genovese families rejected the idea, despite strong efforts to convince them otherwise by Gotti and Persico,» the memo states, according to the office of Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes.

His biographers Michael Crick and Julian Critchley recount how, despite not having an innate gift for public speaking, he became a strong orator through much effort, which included practising his speeches in front of a mirror, listening to tape recordings of speeches by television administrator Charles Hill, and taking voice - coaching lessons from a vicar's wife.

Mr Corbyn's campaigning efforts have been criticised by a series of leading figures in the Remain team, including Alan Johnson and Will Straw, Britain Stronger In Europe's executive director.

But with Republican candidates bunched up together in an effort to dislodge Trump, and Clinton fending off a surprisingly strong challenge from Sanders, it's possible New York could still be in play by the start of the spring.

While further efforts are being made to secure the release of every abducted citizen in Nigeria, Government is ever ready to accept the unconditional laying down of arms by members of the Boko Haram group, who show strong commitment in this regard.

They have also shown that by putting some of their better candidates and strongest efforts into opposing Eurosceptic Conservatives in seats the Conservatives can win, they may give us more federalist MPs by tipping the balance in favour of the pro-EU Liberal Democrat or Labour candidate.