Sentences with phrase «under intense pressure from»

Two years ago, under intense pressure from Vancouver residents, the British Columbia provincial government began mandating that homebuyers disclose citizenship on sales documents.

That Samsung provided a live broadcast of the S6 in India underscores the importance the Korean smartphone giant is placing on revitalizing its brand in India, where it was once the undisputed leader, but has come under intense pressure from both local and Chinese competitors, especially at the lower end of the price band.

Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has come under intense pressure from politicians in Europe and the US to explain how political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, which worked with Donald Trump's presidential campaign, harvested data from about 50 million Facebook users as it built an election - consulting company that boasted it could sway voters in contests all over the world.

Under intense pressure from the business and technology communities, the Trump administration appears to be backing away from a policy change that could have forced foreign tech workers out of the country.

Under intense pressure from powerful industry interests, the EPA opted not to require meaningful technology requirements that would protect ecosystems.

The U.N. Security Council is under intense pressure from China, the new Liberian government and others to lift the timber sanctions.

Most big environmental groups in the state, under intense pressure from multiple directions, are taking an approach I've dubbed «performative non-support,» which means neutrality accompanied by thousands of words of explanation.

It's an area of stunning natural beauty with a relaxed feel, but it is under intense pressure from mass tourism and construction.

Subsequently, the Yulin authorities relaxed the prohibition under intense pressure from dog traders, moving instead to significantly restricting the amount of dog met that traders were allowed to sell.

Amazon's stock is down almost 20 percent this year, and the company is under intense pressure from shareholders to make more profit.

Under intense pressure from the teachers union, Los Angeles Unified School District officials reversed themselves Friday and agreed to reinstate a teacher who was transferred from Crenshaw High for allegedly blocking reform efforts by the school administration.

Texas has been under intense pressure from school district leaders and others to apply for a waiver, especially since it was announced on Aug. 8, 2012, that the number of Texas campuses that failed to meet AYP in 2012 doubled from the number that failed in 2011, to more than 4,000 campuses.

States and districts are under intense pressure from Washington, from major philanthropies such as the Gates Foundation, from civil - rights groups, from employers, and from public opinion to boost their high - school graduation rates — and indeed most have done so.

Under intense pressure from the state teacher union, Senator Peter Groff, representing Denver, offered most of the 16 amendments to the Spence bill - nearly all of which were defeated.

FBI officials have been under intense pressure from lawmakers, scientists, and the media to explain how the agency concluded that the attacks were carried out by Ivins, who killed himself on 28 July.

Ganduje said Buhari came under intense pressure from several governors to seek re-election for a very long time before he accepted to run again.

The Bureau said since the commissioning of the Osogbo Government High School on Thursday, there have been calls from far and near by parents who are under intense pressure from their children who desire to be enrolled in Osun schools.

The Gbese Mantse has come under intense pressure from some Ghanaians to abdicate after vowing to do same if the National Democratic Congress is defeated in the December 7 polls.

Senator Jeff Klein, the leader of a group of breakaway Democrats who lead the Senate in a governing coalition with the Republicans, is under intense pressure from the left over the campaign finance issue.

Naturally, it's not a surprise that Silver has come under intense pressure from Republicans on the issue.

Schumer and Democrats are under intense pressure from liberal groups and the party base to challenge every Trump nominee.

Brown had been under intense pressure from human rights campaigners to send a message to China, concerning the 2008 Tibetan unrest.

Sen. Roy McDonald is one of a handful of GOP lawmakers under intense pressure from opponents and advocates of same - sex marriage — including Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Another legislative source said Silver, under intense pressure from Cuomo and his fellow Assembly members to pass meaningful ethics reform, concluded the ethics measure was needed to «to help the Legislature get out from under a cloud of scandal.»

Charlotte Osei who was appointed as the Chairperson of Ghana's Electoral Commission in June 2015 has come under intense pressure from persons within and outside the commission who are calling for her dismissal following some recent developments within the election regulatory body.

But lawmakers say they will likely approve a bill Friday to shrink the size of the horse - carriage business in the city anyway, saying they are under intense pressure from Mr. de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

The rail industry is under intense pressure from increasing passenger numbers as the country emerges from recession, with a lack of competition between franchises blamed for the failures in efficiency.

The thinking is that passage of GENDA could give a much needed progressive win to IDC Leader Jeff Klein & Co. at a time when the breakaway Democratic conference is under intense pressure from the left for (so far) failing to force a vote on some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top agenda items, including the all - inclusive 10 - point Women's Equality Act and the campaign finance reform bill.

But he said his group, which has been under intense pressure from progressives to return to the fold since the election of President Trump, is «ready to move forward,» but only if any final agreement is based on a legislative agenda that includes passage of a bill to strengthen abortion laws, enact a state DREAM Act, create a public campaign finance system, and adopt a single - payer health care program.

Cuomo was under intense pressure from criminal justice activists, and a group of mothers who lost their sons to police shootings to pass a bill taking investigations out of the hands of local DAs.

However, Armenia backed away under intense pressure from Russia, given its dependence on Russia economically and in security.

Partnering Alain Prost Hill won three times in 1993 at Hungary, Belgium and Italy, his win at Spa in particular, under intense pressure from Michael Schumacher proving he was the real deal.

Flanagan failed to get his shot away under intense pressure from Arnautovic, who may well have clipped the right - back, but his refusal to dive made it easy for the referee to resist pointing to the spot.

These banks are under intense pressure from provincial political bosses to keep lending and help sustain big employers like state - owned enterprises, at a time when the entire country's economy is slowing.

The head of Denmark's central bank has warned that the Danish krone is coming under intense pressure from investors seeking a haven in Europe and betting that the currency's peg to the euro could be cracked by the crisis.

Under intense pressure from business, the state repealed its so - called bathroom bill, which targeted transgender people.

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A year from elections, Hollande is under intense pressure as opponents accuse his administration of police failings over the tragedy.

One other tidbit from the Glassdoor study: Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, who stepped down from his post as CEO under intense pressure on Wednesday, had an above - average 77 % approval rating.

The carrier is offering some of the cheapest wireless plans on the market and remains under intense financial pressure with a heavy debt load leftover from its $ 22 billion acquisition by SoftBank Group in 2013.

However, WA racing industry funding is coming under pressure due to intense competition from corporate bookmakers.

Although certain staple foods have their prices controlled by the government, Le Grand Marche is under intense pricing pressure on almost everything else from its smaller competitors.

Always a manager under intense scrutiny, silverware last season hasn't spared Arsenal's Arsene Wenger from more pressure this season, with his side again failing to show any signs of progression with the same old problems in defence and the hunt for more silverware already looking a challenging one this term.

Former Sevilla manager Emery has come under intense pressure this season and the exit from the Champions League at the last sixteen stage has not gone down well at the Parc des Princes.

As this commentary mentions, they are under intense (seriously intense, crushing) pressure from the non-educators who control our nation's education policy.

State Education Commissioner David Steiner, who is under intense pressure to either grant or deny a waiver to Mayor Bloomberg's NYC schools chancellor pick, Cathie Black, is keeping a fairly low profile these days, but he did respond to a letter from minority lawmakers who hoped to meet with him prior to his decision.

Under intense public pressure, the Presidency, ordered the company to cough up the excess funds it unjustly took from the state.

«Admittedly, we came under intense persuasive pressure from genuinely concerned national, political, traditional, religious and cultural leaders prominent among which were; a section of the Northern Governors Forum under its Chairman, Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno state, northern traditional rulers and the Department of State Services DSS.

The IDC is under intense pressure this year, with its members facing Democratic primaries from progressives who accuse them of enabling the Republicans to say in power.

The Greater Accra regional passport office has in recent times come under intense pressure and criticisms from the general public on the poor service rendered to applicants.Source: Tv3network.com

Saland was under intense lobbying pressure from both sides.