Sentences with phrase «takes a back seat in»

Corporate venture - capital firms that benefit from high cash flows might be willing to spread out their investments over a few similar companies and take a back seat in terms of driving their growth, while a venture - capital firm is typically motivated to take a more focused and hands - on approach for its portfolio companies.

Central banks are taking a back seat in markets this week as investors gear up for the first U.S. Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday during local hours.

As the technology inside mobile phones becomes more sophisticated — and the communicating technologies and beacons that locate consumers» mobile devices have become more prevalent and invisible — the concept of «opting in» has taken a back seat in the marketing world.

The online protests highlighted how the biggest tech companies, such as Facebook and Google, have taken a back seat in the debate.

But the online protests also highlighted how the biggest tech companies, such as Facebook and Google, have taken a back seat in the debate about protecting net neutrality, rules that prohibit internet service providers such as AT&T and Comcast from blocking or slowing sites or for charging people or companies for faster speeds of particular sites.

Ultimately, startups and tech can take a short victory lap after TC Heartland, but should not see the decision as a license for patent reformers to take a back seat in the legislative process.

One thing I found really interesting is that one conclusion the book came to is that these «faith wars» had a direct impact on the fall of the Roman Empire because the gov» t had to deal with the internal struggle and the external enemies had to take a back seat in importance or at least drastically distracted the leadership.

Imagination has deep value for humanity but tends to take a back seat in the minds of many even while the same people ritualistically follow sporting events or spend money to sit in the pews of the movie theatre and watch sermons delivered by fantasy (past) or superhero (present) or science fiction (future) movies.

How many times they had to take a back seat in activities, or not be defended as another parent probably would have because it would be seen as «the pastor» is playing favorites with his kid, rather than a father is defending / supporting his child.

Store - bought dressing takes a back seat in this steak salad with a nutritious mix of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, Dijon and garlic, tossed with sliced Top Sirloin, greens and Parmesan.

Danny: Sticking with running backs, I've been a little surprised to see Andre Ellington take a back seat in the game plan for the Cardinals.

With this clash sandwiched between league matches and just a week before a crucial EFL Cup semi-final second leg match, it's obviously going to take a back seat in terms of priorities for the Blues.

Although the food industry has taken a back seat in the bitter political fight over reauthorizing the law, many companies continue to be concerned about its sodium standards.

«and cause evidence - based science to take a back seat in determining school nutrition standards.»

«By our actions, we relinquished seven seats to the New Patriotic Party in 2012 with some internal wrangling but we are more united now and we will take back those seats in 2016,» he said.

Altruism and other positive emotions are, of course, possible, but they most likely take a back seat in our powerful drive for survival.

In 1974, under the impact of the oil crisis and deficits, his theories once more took the back seat in the US and UK, as their economies entered a period of stagflation.

Even if having opinions on this issue should be the preserve of women, surely those expressing such a profound lack of knowledge should perhaps take a back seat in the debate?

The native of Jamaica is also a film - maker and a karaoke host at Bronx bars and restaurants, although both have taken back seat in recent weeks because he's running against, or trying to run against, State Senator Jose M. Serrano.

«Women take a back seat in Cameron's Tory Party» is the main front page splash.

Michael Dawidziak, a Bohemia political consultant who works primarily with Republicans, said Mondello understands a critical lesson of county politics — that friendships and loyalty must often take a back seat in the name of victory.

With genetics taking a back seat in humans, our brains are more susceptible to external influences.

After going through two divorces, dealing with the stress of being a single mom, and struggling with family issues, my health had taken a back seat in my life.

Satisfying a woman is my greatest high yet I can charm and take a back seat in any role needed.

Since this is about Giant transforming robots from outer space, I think logic will be taking a back seat in this production, and only giving creative consultancy; much like the surprising producer: Steven Spielberg.

I also loved seeing Goldie Hawn back on the big screen, even with a somewhat compromised performance... she took the back seat in this film.

But the reading, hiking, and gardening that she once enjoyed in her leisure time have taken a back seat in recent months.

Fortunately, school leadership is no longer taking a back seat in school reform debates.

The XTS is Cadillac's largest sedan model and has lately taken a back seat in sales to the brand's sportier, rear - wheel - drive ATS and CTS sedans.

An Alpina White M2 was brought out half - way into the tracking sessions and a Mineral Grey M2 took a back seat in the M tent.

While I am a fan of all the customizations to the P» 9981 that contribute to this feeling of exclusivity and being part of an elite owners club, I am not loving that the P» 9981 takes a back seat in terms of software updates.

The unsuspecting farmer takes a back seat in this story, relayed in short chapters.

Assessing entrepreneurial skills often takes a back seat in the hurry to get their dreams under way.

In all honesty, though, both Last Light's storyline and gameplay take the back seat in comparison to the game's greatest strengths: its game world, atmosphere and sense of immersion.

For the past few years though, the main Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors «Musou» franchises have taken a back seat in the wake of spin - off entries into the series that feature other popular franchises such as Zelda, Mobile Suit Gundam, Fist of the North Star, One Piece, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and, most recently, Berserk with Berserk and the Band of the Hawk.

Sony has taken a back seat in recent years as Nintendo and Dr. Kawashima has sold the concept of brain training to the world and earned a pretty penny in the process.

Furniture is taking a back seat in this event, but the one piece on offer won't leave players disappointed.

Even though the story definitely takes a back seat in this game, thankfully the relatively «safe» gameplay allows you to soldier on.

The story may have taken the back seat in Estival Versus, however the gameplay continues to evolve and expand on its frantic roots.

Because she believed her career would have to take a back seat in such a union, she repeatedly declined.

But I seriously doubt that the IMF would get along with taking a back seat in this game, relying on what climatologists send to it an then working out something that might really help preventing a global warming exceeding 2 degrees celsius.

As Nordea Bank AB blazes a trail in Europe by banning its employees from trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the regulator is taking a back seat in a decision - making process it says is better left to the industry.

As Bitcoin reaches new all - time highs of $ 7,500, bubble concerns many expected are taking a back seat in light of a key decision by Wall Street giant CME Group to offer Bitcoin futures trading by the end of 2017.

If you're an older, experienced worker, you don't have to take a back seat in the hiring process.

Often things follow suit here in the great white north; but, not unlike «paid by the hour» thinking, BBA seems to have taken a back seat in the business.

Other factors such as the opinion of his friends, his long - term goals and brand identification will all take a back seat in the male client's home - purchasing decision.

Thanksgiving has been taking the back seat in stores and is almost forgotten about in the decorations aisle.

Not exact matches

There has been a common consensus that world governments have slightly taken a back seat on the issue of sustainability and the environment (the sustainable development commission was axed in 2010 as part of Uk government spending cuts for example).

While deficit reduction may take a back seat at the Treasury under Hammond, it does not necessarily mean the end of austerity in terms of welfare spending.

By building a fresh, new brand in a struggling industry»» complete with individual seat - back TVs and tasty blue corn chips»» he showed start - ups everywhere the value of taking on entrenched players with creativity and style.