Sentences with phrase «were a positive move»

«Overall this is a positive move,» Boyd said, but added that «where I'm really concerned is why would you announce the airports where you're increasing security?

This is a positive move for YouTube's business model, according to Haven, who believes it will appeal to advertisers more.

That's a positive move in the acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

Kroger is feeling the heat, and it's a positive move to see them evolving their checkout options to include the Scan, Bag, Go option.

So I think increasing the QE program is a positive move and extending the time frame is probably the right tool to use.

I don't think the signs were a positive move, but it's a free country.

«The reduced levy rates are a positive move and it will make the cost of doing business more affordable.

There is nothing wrong per se about adding in this type of wording, and anything that encourages some sort of shade preservation or restoration is a positive move.

While the extension is a positive move for Oklahoma City's future, it also raises the question of what is next for James Harden.

A change of ownership will be a positive move for the Gunners, with Kroenke having being the majority shareholder since 2011.

So although that is a positive move, it should not change the shape of the team.

Arsenal have so far failed to bring in any midfielders, signing only left - back Sead Kolasinac and striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and could well believe that strengthening their midfield would be a positive move.

but look at the bigger picture, they bought Ozil, Sanchez, Cech, even Welbeck when a striker was badly needed and WENGER went AWOL these were positive moves.....

The addition of Jens Lehmann to the clubs coaching staff is another positive move on Arsene's part this summer, provided he has not mellowed into a yes man in recent years.

This could be a positive move for the Nerazzurri, as the squad looked thin, jaded and plagued with injuries.

On first impressions, it looks to be a positive move; a promotion from within for a popular former first - team hero who won the treble under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999, and many other trophies in front of the crowds at Old Trafford.

It could be a positive move that your spouse is trying to get noticed and earn a promotion but it could also be a sign that they are keen to stay away from the house and you, for as long as possible.

This is a positive move, according to the Association, «as it may reflect a shift towards more efficient whole life asset management».

Another commentator said the possible appointment of Lord Adonis to lead on transport matters in London would, if it happened, be a positive move.

Diane felt Ed Milliband was trying to move to the left and his lower tuition fees policy was a positive move, as was his proposal for a freeze on energy prices.

One Italian scientist felt that it was a positive move.

Scientists and wildlife experts say it's a positive move in a bad situation.

The «spearing» rule that was instituted several years ago — where you can't hit a quarterback when leading with your helmet — was a positive move.

«International teaching has definitely been a positive move for me,» he added.

Only time will tell whether the shift from schools to academies will be a positive move and there is little doubt that the infrastructure that needs to be put in place will be just one of the problems that needs to be addressed.

As the Skills Minister, Robert Halfon MP, emphasised in his BETT 2017 speech, this is a positive move; these technologies present more opportunities to enhance the educational experience and allow greater flexibility for learning.

The Coalition have recently published the revised Careers Guidance and Inspiration in Schools, that is very welcome and is a positive move towards supporting schools through, for example, further support to build stronger connections with employers and clarifying the role of governors to ensure that independent career guidance is provided to young people.

It was a positive move, minister said, away from simply focusing on attainment, and would provide a very real context for later test results.

Very few schools support LGBT History Month, which would be a positive move.

This is a positive move considering rolling out updates will be much easier now that the company won't have to wait for a major Android update to include updates to its own apps.

Let me be the devil's advocate here... I happen to think this is a positive move for the self - publishing industry.

All authors agree that online book selling has been a positive move for most.

The company recently dropped all plans to sell itself after it raised $ 1 billion from investors and replaced its CEO, and though this could be a positive move for the company as it tries to rebuild itself, offering customers the option of apps from Google Play would in theory decrease revenues earned within BlackBerry World, something the troubled phone manufacturer may want to prevent.

The first title available in the Interview series is with Shimon Peres, president of Israel, who had a number of insightful things to say, including remarks about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, as well as assurances that the upcoming peace talks with Palestine are a positive move, referring to their leader as a «partner for peace,» even while expressing his concerns over Israel's current concern with Iran.

Although per Amazon, the changes were implemented to address the issue that the previous per - borrow payout unfairly rewarded shorter works, the articles noted above believe it was a positive move on Amazon's part to also reward quality, and I agree.

The flexibility and durability seem to be a positive move.

While you may need to re-invent your work out of necessity, that can often be a positive move.

So, a loan to clear all of those debts and replace them with one that is more manageable is a positive move - though fast loan approval may remain difficult.

Committing to a debt settlement program is a positive move in the right direction - for most people in this position.

Later on the puzzle difficulty is ramped up quite a bit, which is positive move for the series.

«This reversal is a positive move for Microsoft as they need to compete strongly against the PS4,» said Blau.

«This is a positive move, though it does raise the question of why on earth the Norwegian government invested in such an unethical company in the first place,» said Natalie Ashworth, Campaigner at Global Witness.

While reducing funding in this area is a positive move, it highlights that the carbon price, even as it currently stands, has had little impact on the viability of the worst emitters.

What we see is another entrant in the human powered, urban mobility market and that has to be a positive move.

Sorry, but either saving is good, and spending money wisely is a positive move, or we should all borrow and spend like it's 2006.

If the measures reduce even slightly the numbers of heavy - polluting cars on the road, then it's a positive move, although it would be good to see more sensible and practical measures to penalize polluters.

Hogan Lovells South Africa partner Laurie Hammond, agreed that the MoU was a positive move, calling it «an exciting development and follows on from the visit to Cape Town by Liam Fox, in September last year».

In the long term, even a cynic like me will concede that reducing bureaucracy is a positive move.

«This appointment is a positive move for Moore Blatch, allowing the company to continue to strengthen its dedicated immigration law department.

Pro Bono Law Ontario's (PBLO) recent focus on expanding its amicus curiae services in civil lawsuits is a positive move that benefits both lawyers and the community, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Elizabeth Grace.