Sentences with phrase «tough carrot stick»

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Another set of ministers talking tough about benefit changes, clampdowns, sticks and carrots.

To those carrots, Cuomo adds two sticks: Skelos doesn't want to discuss tougher ethics standards until after the budget is done, and he'd like to stall proposals for nonpartisan redistricting — the adoption of which would be a demographic death sentence for his Republican majority.

Some of the toughest guys around and doing battle in the octagon are snacking on carrot sticks and celery.

You'll likely already reach the level cap of 20 by this stage, but the ability to keep increasing your Power Level (a rating that represents how tough you are based on the strength of your guns and armour) is the delicious carrot on a stick that keeps you slavering for more.