Sentences with phrase «tug of war for»

Instead opt of a game of tug of war for the correct and safe way to play with him.

The two car makers from Germany, BMW and Audi are in a tug of war for the top slot in the luxury car segment in India.

Instead of conveying the horror the Armenians faced during this period, the deaths all too conveniently shift the film's focus back to the central trio, and the mens» tug of war for Ana's affections.

As Taylor recognizes in some of his closing remarks, their operatic dispute is a kind of tug of war for Taylor's impressionable soul and those of his fellow men.

By Sean Ryan Public money is fueling the tug of war for private development in cities such as Waukesha, where two manufacturers are requesting city support for expansions.

Lastly there seems to be a tug of war for the loan of Carl Jenkinson next season.

When was the last time we got into a tug of war for a star that was wanted by many top teams and won?

European giants Paris Saint - Germain and Juventus are understood to be squaring up for a transfer tug of war for the services of Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen.

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In the high - profile tussle for 6,000 wireless patents from bankrupt Nortel Networks, Google kicked off the tug - of - war with a stalking horse bid of $ 900 - million — far greater than anyone expected.

We've been discussing the tug of war between Eastern and Western oil producers for over a year now, but today they will finally sit at the same table.

When an index, ETF, or stock approaches the level of its 52 - week high (or multi-year high), the price action often becomes a volatile tug - of - war for at least a few days.

This is likely setting the stage for a game of tug - of - war between the bulls and the bears into the closing bell.

Over the long haul (and evolution is all about the long haul) there are rewards (and thus replication) for both the conservative (caution, trust in the elders, traditional practices) and the innovative (curiosity, exploration, experimentation), so each of us inherits a built - in tug - of - war in the att ¡ tude department.

The third classic dilemma — called classic because it appears over and over again in literature and drama — is the tug - of - war between love for one's family and love for an alien.

When discussing themes or circumstances that invite a leer or chortle, like Rubens's penchant for modeling his female saints on buxom blondes or the baroque taste for sexually charged subjects like Joseph and Potiphar's Wife (a «tug of war» between Joseph's virtue and the «gross sensual appetite» of his mistress), Schama's tone can be vexingly flip.

However, Isle Petit Anses salt deposits became a primary focal point of war efforts in the tug - of - war between the North and the South where salt was a vital commodity for civilian and military uses.

Now I hope that he gets enough rest and recharge for his batteries in preparation for next season, «cos it's gonna be a tug of war in the EPL.

«The owners and Rafa seem to be involved in a tug of war,» Alonso told Spanish paper AS: «Even if they are trying to resolve it for the better of the club, there is no question in my mind when you have the right man for the job, securing his continuity is important.

Arsenal and Tottenham are bracing themselves for a # 5m tug of war to land Wolves» 21 - year - old Welsh international goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

... Arsenal and Tottenham are set for an acrimonious tug - of - war session with both of them trying to bag Bayern Munich's star Italian striker Luca Toni.

SEE ALSO: Tottenham transfer news: Spurs enter tug - of - war with Pep Guardiola for Arsenal figurehead Arsenal midfielder to receive tempting offer to leave Emirates this summer Premier League's top 10 MVGs revealed by interesting formula: Kane 3rd, above Chelsea & Arsenal men

England - born Grealish is currently in an international tug - of - war between Republic of Ireland and the Three Lions; with the winger yet to decide which country he would like to play for.

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to embark on a cross city tug - of - war this summer for the # 15m signature of PSV Eindhoven forward Memphis Depay this summer, accruing to The Sun.

This game played like a tug - of - war for the first 3o minutes or so.

Clearly this is a tug of war that will continue for years to come.

Both Liverpool and Real Madrid, according to Spanish news outlet Vozpopuli, want to sign Alonso on a free next summer and are bracing themselves for a tug of war.

Everyone knows that Alexis was involved in a transfer tug - of - war between Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, with the Gunners eventually winning the battle for the 25 - year - old's signature thanks to their location.

Their Head of antepost Football Michael Triffitt told us: «Tottenham and West Ham would appear set for a deadline day tug of war over Barcelona Star Andre Gomes.

Kids usually love both parents and getting stuck in the middle of any tug - of - war is a miserable place for a child.

My daughter's school closed out the year with a trek to a nearby park for tug - of - war and three - legged races and burlap - sack races and a bunch of other activities that make you think: This here.

For the younger adoptee, it is easy to internalize the anguish of knowing that two mothers (or two sets of parents) have a claim on you and to feel some emotional tug - of - war as a result, but this is common among children of divorce as well, and nobody would force a child to live with one parent while denying the existence of the other.

This parenting guide for working mothers blends confessional stories and hands - on strategies to help women navigate the tug - of - war between work and motherhood.

But Morton Grove Park District Commissioner Dan Ashta's symbolic actions have spurred an ideological tug of war with a local veterans group, which recently halted cash donations to the Park District until its entire board stands for the pledge at park board meetings.

Custodial «tugs - of - war» often make it difficult for the court to arrive at a decision that will be best for the child.

If you're not careful, choosing a name for your little one can turn into a tug - of - war.

Since becoming speaker 12 months ago, Heastie has had few public policy disagreements with Cuomo, save for the tug - of - war over education reform measures in last year's budget.

He wasn't much gentler in public: For most of the campaign, Ryan made it seem he felt honor - bound to denounce the candidate's latest incendiary remark or antic, as though the two were personally engaged in a tug - of - war for the GOP's soFor most of the campaign, Ryan made it seem he felt honor - bound to denounce the candidate's latest incendiary remark or antic, as though the two were personally engaged in a tug - of - war for the GOP's sofor the GOP's soul.

This ongoing tug of war between the NTC and the militias does not bode well for Taylor and her colleagues.

Getting back to basics at this well established end of season Tail End party event, the BMF's «Club Knockout» featuring Whelly Whanging, Dizzy Sticks and Tug O» War will run over Saturday and Sunday and in fact, for anyone making a weekend of it, those camping get the added benefit of live music on Friday & Saturday evenings from the ever - popular Hooker and The League of Mentalmen, plus, Pugma - Ho, Clutching at Straws, The Stones and our Bon Jovi tribute band, Bon Giovoni.

That's been the Labour status quo for some time, with those two groups having a back - stage tug of war over policy.

Like most intra-party squabbles in recent years, the contest between the Democratic committee's pick, County Legislator Justin Corcoran, and Family Court Judge Margaret «Peggy» Walsh, is a proxy for the larger tug of war between the party's traditionalists and its progressive wing, of which Walsh is a favorite.

A budget tug of war between Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the County Legislature is leaving a program to combat lead poisoning in limbo, for now, even as federal data shows young children in Western New York suffer from lead poisoning rates three times higher than those in Flint, Mich..

The city - state squabble comes on the heels of the tug - of - war between Mr. Cuomo and Mr. de Blasio over who should pay for the city's ailing subway system, which is run by the state - controlled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Use it for an indoor game of fetch on a rainy day, play tug - of - war, or just let your puppy shake it and toss it around on their own!

This toy is a fun one for games of fetch and tug - of - war as well as entertaining your dog on its own.

Three long rope toys and a rope with a ball knotted on the end work well for fetch and tug - of - war.

Kong is a well - known manufacturer of quality tough dog toys, and the Kong Wubba is a great choice for dogs that love to play fetch and tug - of - war but tend to be rough on their toys!

For instance, the development of the placenta is a constant tug of war between maternal and paternal genes, which can have knock - on effects for the fetFor instance, the development of the placenta is a constant tug of war between maternal and paternal genes, which can have knock - on effects for the fetfor the fetus.

Rope toys are some of the best dog toys for pit bulls that love to play tug - of - war and chew.

This four - pack of rope toys comes with a small 2.5» diameter rope ball, two knotted ropes, and a rope with a handle for tug - of - war.