Sentences with phrase «thick of it against»

True G - beilek is for the future who will play maybe 3 or 4 cameos when we are like 5 - 0» up at home to Monaco not straight into the thick of it against the spuds or manure..

The crossover, which actually straddles the line between compact and midsize, is right in the thick of it against the likes of other notable players — the Audi Q5, the Acura RDX, the BMW X3, the Lexus NX and at least another half - dozen rivals.

Not exact matches

When you're up against a deadline or facing a tough challenge, do the people you work with know instinctively that they'll find you in the thick of the fight — pitching in, working long hours, and doing whatever is necessary to succeed?

The soles of the 10v1s are thick enough to absorb hard strikes and to keep your foot protected against bruising even when you step on loose stones or sharp roots, though I do wish the tread pattern was a bit more aggressive.

Mantel's memoir, like the novels, is thick with smoldering grievances: against teachers («I don't know if there is a case on record of a child of seven murdering a schoolteacher, but I think there ought to be»); adults generally («In Hadfield, as everywhere in history of the world, violence without justification or apology was meted out by big people to small»); and above all, against the Catholic Church, which stood in judgment on her mother when Mantel was a child.

It is simple confusion to think otherwise, and Johnson's recent effort (see FT January) to construe presumption - against in terms of worries about the inherent morality of war, or about the nature of prima facie duties, amounts to nothing more than the blowing of thick clouds of smoke.

This occurrence is too threatening for large segments of some traditions and subsystems, and so they have retreated into themselves, building thicker walls against the invasion of alternative points of view.

Scoop about 2 - 3 cups of vanilla bean ice cream into the lined bowl and press it against the sides and bottom, so that it is fairly even and about an inch or so thick.

Flip once, grilling on the other side for 6 to 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135 F degrees with instant - read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of steak Transfer plates to platter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing against the grain, and then cutting again into bite - sized pieces.

When a floret of cauliflower is easily mashed against the side of the pot with a fork, use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a thick, creamy consistency (or use a regular blender, working in small batches).

The heat is humid and heavy, and the occasional gust of wind blows air that is hot and thick against your face, just like the heat which gushes out of the oven when you first open it, to pull out the vanilla pound cake or cherry chocolate muffins you were baking.

The luscious, thick creamy ice cream layers juxtaposed against the velvety, moist, succulent cake layers glides ever so smoothly along the oral mucosa and transforms each tiny taste bud into a blooming profusion of tantalizing euphoria

Continue stirring, slapping dough against sides of saucepan with spoon, until dough leaves a thick film on bottom of pan and pulls away from sides, about 3 minutes (the important thing here is to cook the flour and dry out the dough).

They are just 15 points out of 3rd and if they can have a good week in Week 6, and somehow sweep the Softball / Football double dip against ZBT SO they will be right back in the thick of things and surely into the Rankings next week!

The Belgian international was in the thick of the action again on Thursday night, with United crashing out of the Europa League after a 1 - 1 draw at Old Trafford against Liverpool.

Man City did not see that type of form last week, but nobody would bet against Costa being in the thick of the action on Saturday.

If this was an October game against Man City where a Vincent Kompany goes right through a player to get a ball then I would say Theo might not last too many games in the thick of it.

With the games coming thick and fast during the busy holiday period, with games against Bolton and Blackburn on the 1st and 5th of January respectively, the board at Liverpool will decide whether to wait until after those fixtures are completed or look to act in the next 48 hours.

But instead, the Royals have continued to press on and are in the thick of the AL Central race, coming off eight wins in their last nine games, all against division rivals.

They are right in the thick of it near the top of the Standings and if they can get a W in Softball in the League's final Week against # 2 Team Wellek they are still mathematically alive for a Top2 spot as well.

I saw the real Walcott against Man Utd, and he was in the thick of things, and a little of that is what I may have expected to see from him last night.

Ahead of the home game for Arsenal against Swansea City this evening, Arsene Wenger has been speaking about how important it is for everyone connected to the club to stick together through thick and thin, clearly accepting that it is mostly thin at the moment.

United maybe would have rested him against Palace, to keep him fresh for the festive period of matches, which will start coming thick and fast soon.

Then, later that season, they went and won by the same scoreline (2 - 1) at Goodison, despite being second best for the majority of the game, thus proving a gulf in quality, finances and even overwhelming odds hasn't daunted David Moyes» thick - skinned squad, who even when not at their best somehow have a knack of getting the job done against their north - west rivals.

However, despite that high profile strike against the Spaniard, the Brazilian's ability on ball would be better served in the thick of the transition between winning back possession and taking it forward on the counter, as the pitch and his passing options open up ahead of him.

The way Arsenal played against Stoke on Saturday, it was nigh on impossible to know that the Gunners were in the thick of the title race.

The thicker bag is also nice if you'll be freezing stacks of milk or carrying them back and forth to work or daycare as it's less likely to get a hole in it from bumping against something.

The BabyBum Brush ™ is the first - ever, patent - pending diaper cream applicator tool that reduces the risk of bacteria transfer and applies ointment smoother, thicker, and faster for better protection against painful diaper rashes.

The crotch is so thick that the elastic of the legs can no longer lie flat against the skin.

The AAP, which has warned parents against the use of thick, pillow - like bumpers for some time, has now issued a safety warning against all types of crib bumpers, including those designed and marketed as «SIDS Safe.»

The harness is meant to fit snugly against your child's body, not a thick layer of synthetic, air - filled padding.

Some ultrasounds even show an incredibly thick set of lips because that is what's being pushed against the uterine wall or placenta.

I particularly like the lily padz for the fact that they are extra thick and give an added layer of protection against the rubbing in your bra.

It is obvious that all the major parties need to be seen to take a strong position against benefit fraud (so obvious that it featured in the first episode of The Thick of It), but the problem comes when telling people they are no longer entitled to a benefit because they don't need it.

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Other Republican names floating around include businessman Bob Turner, who ran against Weiner in 2010 and lost with 40 percent of the vote, as well as attorney Juan Reyes, whose Manhattan ties could come with a thick rolodex for potential fundraising.

Whales are wrapped in fat — a thick layer of blubber — as vital insulation against the cold.

Probably only a minority of the most confident, committed and thick - skinned can persevere against savage opposition, she speculates.

Howard Rosenbaum, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's Ocean Giants Program, told Live Science that, for many marine mammal species, a thick layer of fat called blubber is «first and foremost» in their list of defenses against the cold.

These thick, hard patches of skin form over time as part of your body's normal protection against prolonged rubbing or pressure — the buildup helps protect the underlying skin.

Michael Goldstein: Yeah, I agree — especially in the units where it's high, you're really in the thick of it because you are leaning right up against the heater.

Spread a layer thick enough so that the fabric can no longer be seen through the clay, but thin enough to be able to compress it against the skin without the clay oozing out of the sides when applied.

Bands come in varying levels of resistance — using a thicker band will provide more resistance, hence making exercises more difficult when fighting against the band, and making exercises easier when using the bands to assist you.

Capes are usually made of a thick material that sit against your body and that helps preserve your own heat.

There are plenty of people who want to reach out to you, help you in your fight against STDs and be your partner through thick and thin.

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When you're surrounded, they'll get right in there and start slashing, and against bosses, they'll be right in the thick of the fight.

In the thick of the Afghanistan hills, as the United States» battle against the Taliban continued into its fifth year, Operation Red Wings took shape.

There are eleven layers of carbon fiber at its thickest point, so rapping your knuckles against it has the feel and sound of punching a cinder block.

Plum - sized hail pelts the 4C's curvy red body, and then a thick wall of monsoon rain slams against the windshield.