Sentences with phrase «tumultuous events in»

The novel, which follows a group of Iranians during recent tumultuous events in that country, has been getting strong reads and, according to one insider, the title will likely be a big book of the fair.

Given the tumultuous events in Scotland, Ed Miliband can be forgiven if he's already ripped - up several drafts of his leader's speech as he still works out how to respond.

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Slow economic growth, increasing extreme weather events and volatility in capital markets made the insurance business tumultuous in recent years, with employees facing upheaval in their day - to - day roles as well as layoffs.

From a current event perspective, it's been a wild and crazy tumultuous year with countless twists and turns and unexpected bumps in the roads.

Third, it sounds like they had a rather tumultuous relationship that climaxed in an unfortunate series of events.

In the aftermath of the tumultuous unwelcome given ex-Oriole Reggie Jackson when the Yankees played Baltimore at Memorial Stadium last month, Hammen introduced a bill that would prohibit»... any person or persons to toss, throw, fling or project or cause to be tossed, thrown, flung or projected, any missile upon or in the direction of any person participating in any sporting event or upon any playing field or arena during the course of a sporting event.&raquIn the aftermath of the tumultuous unwelcome given ex-Oriole Reggie Jackson when the Yankees played Baltimore at Memorial Stadium last month, Hammen introduced a bill that would prohibit»... any person or persons to toss, throw, fling or project or cause to be tossed, thrown, flung or projected, any missile upon or in the direction of any person participating in any sporting event or upon any playing field or arena during the course of a sporting event.&raquin the direction of any person participating in any sporting event or upon any playing field or arena during the course of a sporting event.&raquin any sporting event or upon any playing field or arena during the course of a sporting event.»

While the names of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Leader Dean Skelos were not mentioned, there were hints of the tumultuous events of last year and the scalding fall out, even in the words of the traditional opening prayers in each house.

Despite the tumultuous events of the last week after a string of shadow cabinet resignations, Corbyn appeared to be in high spirits and even stopped to pose for a selfie with one supporter.

All we know is that the main events being showcased did occur in some way, and it was a pretty tumultuous time for the people involved.

Life - changing events for this protagonist (her father losing his job, acceptance into college, the loss of her virginity) bump up against funnier, more inconsequential ones; it's one of the most authentic depictions of that tumultuous period on the cusp of adulthood I've ever seen in a film.

Roman J. Israel (Denzel Washington), a driven and idealistic defense attorney who, through a series of tumultuous events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action.

Along with a documentary on the French - Algerian conflicts, the DVD set offers a re-examination of the country after the tumultuous events depicted in Pontecorvo's landmark film.

The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan through the Soviet military intervention, the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the Taliban regime.

Mostly, this is a dramatization of a collection of events in Nelson Mandela's life, from his time as a young lawyer and ladies» man, to his failed marriage, to his pursuit of power in the African National Congress, to his long relationship with the woman who would become Winnie Mandela (Harris, Skyfall), to his life in prison, and ultimately to the makings of the democracy in South Africa that would elect him and ultimately end the oppressive reign of apartheid in the tumultuous nation.

Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action.

Halfway through September 2016 — roughly a year after the contest was launched — «XQ: The Super School Project» announced its 10 high - school design - team winners at a «Facebook Live» event in Washington, D.C. Even as a tumultuous presidential campaign was grabbing a big share of the headlines, the two - hour event attracted coverage by major newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and the Boston Globe.

In stark contrast to this tumultuous series of events, a careful look at DeVos's record in Michigan and around the country, where she has spent decades as an advocate for children, philanthropist, and political power broker, reveals a fairly traditional, center - right education reformeIn stark contrast to this tumultuous series of events, a careful look at DeVos's record in Michigan and around the country, where she has spent decades as an advocate for children, philanthropist, and political power broker, reveals a fairly traditional, center - right education reformein Michigan and around the country, where she has spent decades as an advocate for children, philanthropist, and political power broker, reveals a fairly traditional, center - right education reformer.

After a lot of waiting, and tumultuous political events after the EU Referendum, at last we now know the lie of the land in relation to school funding.

Here is the epic story of Vietnam and the sixties told through the events of a few tumultuous days in October 1967.

The 1970s were a tumultuous time in the U.S, defined by such events as the Vietnam War; the Watergate scandal; the Arab oil boycott; serious economic problems; and shocking revelations about illegal activities by our intelligence agencies.

«That spring, in the midst of tumultuous political and economic events, I learned the hard way that in a market meltdown, not only does liquidity evaporate, but prices can fall so steeply that all decisions have the potential for serious adverse consequences.»

In the run up to 2009, when Vilnius officially becomes European Capital of Culture, an eclectic mix of events reflecting Lithuania's tumultuous history, culture and identity are already in full swinIn the run up to 2009, when Vilnius officially becomes European Capital of Culture, an eclectic mix of events reflecting Lithuania's tumultuous history, culture and identity are already in full swinin full swing.

Playing as Lella, a bold, spunky woman, experience the sights and sounds of a tumultuous time in Italy's history while uncovering events from Lella's storied past.

In this discussion of his work Miller places his project within the context of a larger, planned documentation of this tumultuous event by New Zealand's photographic community, and the various uses made of these images in the immediate aftermath of the TouIn this discussion of his work Miller places his project within the context of a larger, planned documentation of this tumultuous event by New Zealand's photographic community, and the various uses made of these images in the immediate aftermath of the Touin the immediate aftermath of the Tour.

During her lifetime Bourgeois has produced a significant body of work in a personal visual language, which, nonetheless, has been fundamentally shaped by the tumultuous events of the 20th century.

Forty years after the tumultuous and transformative events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, this exhibition examines the diverse responses, both political and material, of artists in that moment.

Explosions & Legacies A series of events and exhibitions commemorating the 50th anniversary of the of one of the most tumultuous and consequential years in modern global history.

The tumultuous montage of found footage puts actual coverage of the event in context with the popular mythology of the nation's 35th president.

In 2005, Whiteread's mother passed away at a time when the artist was already managing a number of other tumultuous life - events such as moving her own house and studio, as well as the birth of a son.

The 2016 Summer Olympic games will be taking place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on August 5 - 21 and with the event just 4 months away, headlines continue to focus on the countries tumultuous political issues, their struggling economy and their battle with the Zika virus.

For teenagers, their parents» divorce is an unwelcome event in an already tumultuous time of their life.