Sentences with phrase «up to the competition since»

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Since last year, Peninsula Shops has signed up about 80 businesses, many of which, facing competition from big - box retailers and feeling the effects of the recession, desperately needed a new tactic to get customers in the door.

The longer you wait to make a decision, the riskier it becomes, since you may be missing opportunities — allowing your competition to catch up or even pass you.

«Since there's so much competition out there, you've got to set yourself up to be excellent at what you do.

The store's numbers haven't been pretty either: Same - store sales growth last quarter was at its lowest level since 2009, a fact blamed in part on the New York City investigation and on the longer - term concern that it is facing stiff competition in the healthy - eating ethos up and down the grocery food chain — from Kroger (KR) and Walmart (WMT) to Trader Joe's and Sprouts (SFM).

Ms. Clifford has not shown up at competitions since news broke in January that she accepted a financial settlement in October 2016 — weeks before the election — agreeing to keep quiet about her alleged intimate relationship with Mr. Trump.

But since you will never be first on the scene, there will always be something to make your little darling seem expensive: Competition is lurking imminently, the stock has already run up, or the market is going to hell in a hand basket.»

Similarly, railroads and utilities and master limited partnerships build up large infrastructure that is either protected from competition due to having a regulated monopoly, or it simply would be self - destructive for a competitor to try to copy, like building a new set of railroad tracks right alongside a competitor that can't get enough traffic to justify its costs since there's already an established route there.

A moderately gifted person who would have been a community treasure a thousand years ago has to give up, has to go into some other line of work, since modern communications put him or her into daily competition with nothing but world's champions....

The exports for the first nine months of 2011 totalled 693,570 t, up 1 % compared with last year, despite tough export conditions for Australian beef since April due to the high Australian dollar, the sluggish global economy and increased competition from US beef in Japan.

Since we are all so proud of Jay, current and former members of VP are teaming up today to wish him the best of luck in the competition.

The former Inter ace has re-integrated well since returning to Jurgen Klopp's line - up, scoring three goals and providing an assist in six appearances in all competitions.

Despite struggling at Real Madrid, Rodriguez has improved since moving on loan to Bayern this season, picking up four goals and seven assists in all competitions and showing flashes of his old brilliance.

Since joining Arsenal, Giroud has never truly had decent competition to challenge him for a place up front, with the Frenchman having been deemed to replace the departed RVP.

Monaco have managed just seven goals in their eight match run to the quarter finals, and will be up against a side that has only lost once in European competition since their new stadium opened in 2011.

Griezmann has shown plenty of quality since moving to Atletico from Real Sociedad, scoring 23 goals to follow up his 20 in all competitions last season.

Walcott enjoyed one of his best campaigns in an Arsenal shirt last season, clocking up 19 goals in all competitions, but found himself predominantly benched this term with a new formation needing one less attacking players limiting him to less than 50 minutes of game time in the Premier League since the start of the new term.

Since then, ski racing's pro tour has bounced along through a season of relative excitement and perpetual suspense and last week came home to Aspen to wind up its fourth and most significant year of dual course, head - to - head competition.

I just can't believe that we have become a joke we always start the season well then have a bumpy December and by the time Feb comes our form has taken a dip and we get kicked out of all competitions except for that valuable top 4 that the board loves so much... ultimately if Arsenal want to compete again we need changes from the bottom up... Kroenke and his board need to go cause clearly for them profits matter more than trophies... Wenger needs to go for his lack of tactical naus guy has been using the same fornation since I was in high school and I'm doing my honours in accounting now... our medical team must all go our players always get injured and they never come back in time (take a look at Santi) players like Coquelin Theo Mesut Gabriel Gibbs Giroud just to name a few need to go they're just not good enough seriously these players lack fight tactical Discipline and tactical awareness... at the end of the day change needs to happen things can't keep going like this for us....

Coquelin has done a fantastic job since coming into the team and he's won me over a little bit to the idea of having a pure DM but I disagree with people saying we need another Pure DM as back up / competition for Coquelin.

The former PSV star has made just eight appearances in all competitions so far this year, totalling 134 minutes of playing time and has struggled to live up to expectations since his move last year.

Our neighbours are enjoying their best Premier League title challenge since the competitions creation in 2013, but the international break broke up their momentum, and I firmly expect us to return to our rightful place above them in two weeks.

It's easy to get caught up in the media hype of players, but if you look at his stats he's only been prolific since he joined Porto, is this a reflection of the poor competition in the Portuguese league, or a true indication of his ability?

We haven't lost a single match in any competition since the opening weekend of the campaign, and even picked up a win this weekend, during a month well - known to be somewhat of a curse for us.

The Gunners lost 4 - 0 to the Anfield club in the back end of August, but have since won six of their seven outings in all competitions, and have shot up the table into fifth place at present.

Wenger's record in the competition, winning it five times since taking charge of the club in 1996, backs up his words, reported by ESPN, to some extent at least.

Since returning to competition, he earned a T3 at January's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, was runner - up at the Dubai Desert Classic, and missed the cut at last week's Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Soldado would provide great competition for Olivier Giroud up top as Arsenal continue their search for a high - calibre forward since selling Robin van Persie to Manchester United.

That's no joke, considering one superstar seemed washed up and over the hill until team play with the youngsters put a giddyup up in his step, another has not actually trod a golf track in competition since January but went slo - mo to prove he's prepping for a return, and the third is stuck in «neutral» after only the second winless season of his 10 - year career.

They've won their past three games against weak competition — the Kings, Warriors and Blazers — but haven't performed up to snuff against tougher teams since March.

Bale, playing in a Real side made up largely of fringe players, converted coolly from the spot 10 minutes before half - time to notch his first goal in domestic competition since September.

Next up the First Team were back in action vs Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, Lucas scored his first goal since 2010 for the Reds to make it a 1 - 0 win and to take the Reds through to the next round of the competition.

The former Monaco star has struggled to live up to expectations since his switch to the San Siro last year, as he has failed to reach top form and has suffered as a result of fierce competition in midfield.

Premier League runners - up Arsenal take on Paris St - Germain, Basel and Ludogorets in Group A, while London rivals Tottenham, returning to the competition for the first time since 2011, will be content with a draw that pits them against CSKA Moscow, Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco.

The natural fibers used to fill these pillows also maintain a more hypo - allergenic aspect than their competition since micro-organisms like mold, mildew and dust mites are less likely to build up in the pillow's breathable inner core.

As well as this large - scale direct challenge, MySpace also faces niche competition, since many companies and organizations are setting up their own social networks tied to an area, institution or cause.

I think there is so much power in teaming up with other creatives to help each other — the community over competition concept that is sweeping the interwebs has been written on my bones since I started my business.

This new concept for the military based on breaking up the current monopoly should succeed since it brings the virtues of competition to national defense.

Since the Congress is controlled by Republicans who take competition as an article of political faith, there should be little opposition to applying that concept to the military.http: / / ackjenningsdc.com/politics-sides-hampering-public-education/ To speed up the process, one congressional bill should be used to create «charter armies, navies, and air forces,» as well as «charter schools.&raquto applying that concept to the military.http: / / ackjenningsdc.com/politics-sides-hampering-public-education/ To speed up the process, one congressional bill should be used to create «charter armies, navies, and air forces,» as well as «charter schools.&raquto the military.http: / / ackjenningsdc.com/politics-sides-hampering-public-education/ To speed up the process, one congressional bill should be used to create «charter armies, navies, and air forces,» as well as «charter schools.&raquTo speed up the process, one congressional bill should be used to create «charter armies, navies, and air forces,» as well as «charter schools.&raquto create «charter armies, navies, and air forces,» as well as «charter schools.»

Familiar Names to Make Up Corvette Racing North American Endurance Driving Roster Fässler, Rockenfeller to support team's long - distance program in 2018 Team has three Rolex 24 and 11 Sebring victories Duo a part of three victories for Corvette Racing since start of 2016 Corvette Racing set to embark on 20th season of competition DETROIT (Dec. 21, 2017)-- Corvette Racing is bringing back two well - known, championship - winning drivers for North America's biggest events in endurance sports car.

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: Seeking to Conquer the Bumps Once Again Team going for 12th class victory since 1999 at 12 Hours Corvette Racing a winner at Sebring each of last three seasons Garcia, Magnussen, Rockenfeller defending GTLM winners Gavin, Milner, Fässler took class victory in 2016 200th event all - time for Corvette Racing Chevrolet nearing 40 class victories in Sebring 12 Hours DETROIT (March 13, 2018)-- In its 19 - plus years of competition, Corvette Racing has racked up more victories...

The Audi Q3 has been around since a lot of years now and while competition has moved ahead, this compact luxury SUV is still on sale and to keep the product line - up fresh, the Ingolstadt - based automaker has given the SUV a minor facelift which brings about small tweaks to the exteriors and interiors while the core of the vehicle remains similar.

Since its introduction in 1996, the Boxster has progressed in typical - for - Porsche fashion, with subtle changes to its appearance and mechanical make - up that have helped it remain ahead of its roadster competition, including the Audi TT, the BMW Z4 and the Mercedes - Benz SLK.

It has been only a little time since the last model came to the market, but well, GMC is keen to stay up to the mark, to cater to the increasing competition.

The Nissan Frontier remains one of the best trucks to buy even though it hasn't been redesigned since 2005, and though its exterior remains attractive, the interior is out of date and the ride is a bit less refined than its more up - to - date competition.

Sure, the LS has been a capable car since forever, but the rest of the range has struggled to keep up with the competition.

The Audi R8 Competition wraps up the Fab Five Overall Picks of the 2014 LA Auto Show, and the show might be your only chance to see one, since Audi's making just 60 examples of this special edition.

Since I was going up against some very stiff competition, I knew I had to dig deep into my bag of tricks and pull out something that would truly wow the judges.

I don't really see any disadvantages for reader, publisher or author coming since we need each other and can not afford to antagonise any of the parties without opening up competition to restore the equilibrium.

The ereaders need updates far less than tablets do since their function is far more limited, requiring less complex code needing to be optimized for better performance & battery life, and less added features to remain relatively fresh and keep up with their (also limited) competition.

Amazon has been relying more on this marketing principle ever since competition has started to pick up, first in the field of Kindle e-book readers and then in the tablet sphere as well.