Sentences with phrase «styles over performance»

Exacerbating Nike's struggles is shoppers» increasing preference for classic and casual styles over performance products designed for actual athletic use, according to Matt Powell, an analyst for researcher NPD Group.

Like those cars, the Benz emphasizes luxury and style over performance.

Apple's reduced - price iMac is a fine system for students and families whose computing needs are light and who prioritize style over performance.

Not exact matches

The beermaker's financial performance has earned Brito high marks from Wall Street — the stock is up more than 150 % over the past four years, compared with the S&P's 68 % gain — but it is Brito's management style that has earned him a place on Fortune's 2013 Executive Dream Team.

Our win over City last season was one of the high points and perhaps our best performance and it was based upon a compact and defensive style, as we showed for the first time in a long time that we could soak up pressure and hit teams on the break.

Still, if it's a little early to get heated up over a league table, there are the questions of style and performance to consider.

The pair have been the subject of a number of headlines recently after hints of unhappiness from Giggs over the team's style of play and performance in the recent win at Newcastle United.

It was the sort of substance over style performance not usually associated with a Rodgers side but the manager is hopeful that the draw against Ludogorets could kick - start their campaign.

Each player has been giving a report card - style rating (ranging from A + to E --RRB- as well as the justification for their rating based on their progress and overall performance over -LSB-...]

Why can't people for God sake understand the angle the young man was coming from, this is a guy who has come out to suggest what he feel will be of great glory to the team, futbol is about winning trophy not the samba, champaign, tick taka or jambody style Of playwill be accredited to ur cv after retirement, every professional player will wants to be identify with a medal, mind you he have limited years to his career, therefore we should not allow sentment or affections we have for our various teams erode the basic objective of the game.we should also think about their future too, this guys are proffessionals which young lads are looking up to and questions will be ask tomorrow about theirs playing days.can people tell me why pele and some other famous players in the world both present and past are been celebrated today the answer is simply cos they are successful in their career and have trophy to show for it in their respective clubs or countries, why the complain in nigeria?its simply cos our team for quite a while now has not recorded any troph to her glory, fans should learn how to call a spade a spade in order to balance situation and also for better performance of the team.why then did arsene wenger hurridly went to buy more experienced players after the poor outing he had at the beggining of last season?this players know beta cos they are at the centre of it all, we don't have to trash what they say, we fans are only watching from screen, in as much as we beliv in arsen wenger, we should also know that without the boys no arsen wenger, fans should try to reason along with the players too.an hypotetical cases of similar to rvp has been tested by some players and have put them right over the coach and the team.so, whatelse does the fans needs to prove that futbol has gone beyond living in the past.for example, fabrigas and nasri were able to prove their critics wrong.thank God for them, we should always be objective in our submission, how else do we expect players to show their commitment to a team that was in 8 on the log table and later fought their way back to 3rd this boys are commendable and deserve to be encouraged, I think is high time the manager and the mgt board of arsenal futbol team get to know that game of futbol has gone beyond two teams domination, its now like a pendilum which can swing either way only with a powerful insrument called money.you can't eat ur cake and have.

Each player has been giving a report card - style rating (ranging from A + to E --RRB- as well as the justification for their rating based on their progress and overall performance over the course of the season.

Researchers from Brigham Young University analyzed 325 families over a four - year period, when fathers responded to questionnaires regarding their parenting style, and children ages 11 to 14 responded to questions about school performance and attaining goals.

Farage's performance and dramatic style of delivery may have entertained the masses, but this should not lead us to the facile conclusion that Farage has won the intellectual or political debate over Britain in Europe.

«As ever, competition was extremely fierce this year, but Margaret won our judges over with her surefooted leadership style that inspired incredible performance at every stage of the project.

Over skinnies or with a dress, this riding boot executes a flawless performance of equestrian elegance in rich leather, with a slight high - low shaft, and a burnished almond toe for ribbon - winning style.

Winters are a time when many can not carry many styles due to layers, Just a turtle neck with formal trouser and over coat can give you best looks for a performance night.

At Longhorn Fashions, we've been planning out the perfect outfits for each day and every style, so you can focus on memorizing lyrics and performance schedules, not stressing over what to wear!

To keep the style smooth and flyaway - free, Russell recommends running a lightweight serum like Iles Formula Haute Performance Finishing Serum ($ 44; sephora.com) over your strands.

Though visually beautiful and boasting superb performances from the entire cast, Black Swan, much like the ballet Nina so adores, falters because of its emphasis on melodramatic style over substance.

Boasts a raw, brave performance by Maria Bello and a stylish cinematography, but suffers from too much style over substance.

Pennebaker's style is electric without ever being intrusive, and Criterion has REALLY loaded the box set release with hours of special features, including over a dozen performances cut from the original film.

Whether it be the plot, the awful dialogue or the stale performances, the movie chooses style over substance.

Sam Raimi (The Quick and the Dead, Army of Darkness) thankfully subdues his usual emphasis on style over substance for one of his best directorial performances to date, evoking quality acting especially from the always excellent Billy Bob Thornton (Armageddon, Primary Colors), who received an Academy Award nomination.

A strong sense of style, an observant screenplay, and the sort of performances that elevate standard fare into the realm of memorable buoy the picture over many of its rough patches and redundancies, but Lin needs to squeeze out his narrative with greater urgency and balance: long periods of high school drama and exposition separated by badly justified epiphanies undermine the picture's coherence and flow.

Eugène Green's (The Portuguese Nun) direction favours symmetry over emotion, while the impassive performance style recalls French auteur Robert Bresson.

Directed by Denzel himself, as he did with his previous Antwone Fisher, Washington proves his own style to mimic that of Tolson himself — he is able to elicit just the right performances from his actors while his content is manufactured to win people over much more so than to be a work of true art.

Though it would be easy to criticize the film for favoring style over substance, there's a lot more going on behind the sumptuous visuals, including some excellent performances by its lead actors.

The heavy - duty versions of the Silverado get new, stronger cargo boxes; new exterior styling that improves airflow over the engine for better performance in extreme conditions; and new interior styling.

You'd need to be sold on the Citroen's styling and image to choose it over more driver - orientated choices from Mini and Ford, given its pricing - # 18,880 is a fair chunk more than you'd pay for a Fiesta ST (# 17,250) or even a MINI Cooper S (# 18,655), both cars that offer more if driving and performance take precedence over style.

Choosing style over function, the speedster uses an «uncompromising roofless design that expresses the raw excitement of an open - top ultra-high performance sports car,» anchored by the car's rear speed humps which rise «to form streamlined cowls that flow back from the seats, representing Zagato's signature double - bubble roof.»

Style, performance, sophistication is in a class of its own with this stunning Mercedes - Benz GLC.Beautiful color combination with Polar White exterior over 101 interior making this the one to own!

The result is a vehicle that builds on the strong fundamental reputation, earned over four generations and two decades, for quality and reliability and adds new levels of innovation, fuel - efficiency, dynamic performance and premium style.

Styling: In addition to its performance advantages over the Audi A5, the S5 enjoys S model specific front / rear fasciae and quad exhaust outlets.

Presented in the rich «Luxury» trim level, it will feature additional style details sure to win over fans of high performance and strong emotion behind the wheel under an open sky.

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 350 Hi - Performance V - 8 Engine 4 - Speed Manual Transmission Red & White Exterior Over Red Interior Full Instrumentation Including Tach Removable Hard Top Included Spinner Style Factory Wheel Covers Last Year of Two Tone Painted Coves Radial White Wall Tires Frame Off Restoration

Sport — Transmission shift times are reduced by 50 percent versus Auto Mode; stability control, four - wheel drive and steering systems are set for typical enthusiast driving style; paddle shifters are enabled and suspension is tightened up without increasing impact harshness to deliver increased vehicle performance capability over Auto Mode; uses 35/65 torque split

Having infused the facelifted MKZ with more luxurious interior touches and a handsome exterior design, this American luxury sedan remains a viable option for buyers who value comfort over performance and are smitten by its styling.

In our week with the car, we observed just over 17mpg in mixed metro driving with a driving style more focused on performance than on economy.

Bi-Xenon headlights, dark tinted LED tail lights, tinted glass and 19 - inch «Santiago» alloy wheels give the GTI Performance's exterior a sporty look, while the GTI Performance's interior receives sports seats featuring the newly designed «Clark» tartan, with the addition of race - style Alcantara trim on the head rest and side bolsters, completing the nod to over 35 years of GTI history.

When introduced in early 2003 the Infiniti FX brought to the market an over-the-top look that was unlike any sport - utility - type vehicle previously available, stressing as it did sporting performance and expressive style over the utility of passenger and cargo accommodation.

The Bottom Line The Mini Cooper S can be polarizing with its style over substance cabin and harsh, performance - oriented ride, but with a list of options longer than the car itself, it's easy to make the Cooper your own.

The win for the Stingray is just the latest in a long line of honors over the past few months for the highly popular seventh - generation Corvette, which features a greatly improved interior, revolutionary new styling, and impressive performance with its standard 455 horsepower engine — all at a starting base price of just $ 51,000, much lower than comparable sports cars.

This side of a slightly higher ride height, the Spark Activ may not have any real performance changes over the regular Spark, but the styling additions make for a unique, European take on the city runabout, a car segment that's been growing in North America over these last few years.

Over its nearly 35 - year history, the Nissan Maxima went through some major transformations in terms of body style, cabin features, and engine performance.

From performance and style to looks and features, our series of new Lincoln cars in Phoenix will win over both your practical and passionate sides.

The G55 sported engineering and styling tweaks over the standard G500 that included a slightly larger and modified V8 (with 57 more horsepower and 51 more pound - feet of torque), side - exit exhaust, a prominent aluminum brush guard and unique 18 - inch wheels with meaty 285 / 55VR18 performance tires.

The 2015 BMW X4 is a compact crossover utility vehicle competing with the likes of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and the Porsche Macan, one which emphasizes style and performance over outright cargo - carrying capabilities.

«Over three generations, the BMW 6 Series has defined that unique blend of style and elegance,» said Dr. Ian Robertson, head of sales and marketing of BMW Group in Germany and board member of BMW North America, «with the performance and handling that one would expect of The Ultimate Driving Machine.

Contemporary styling, powerful engines, swift performance and rich interiors are some of the attributes which have been critically acclaimed all over.

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