Sentences with phrase «who sparred»

Polanco, a television personality who sparred with James in the most substantive and civil debate of the election cycle, argued his campaign «wasn't one that should have been taken lightly by anyone.»

«If there's a week to get away, it's probably this one,» said Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer of Queens, who sparred briefly with the mayor Thursday on Twitter after Mr. de Blasio, a fellow Democrat, told reporters he would be «polite but firm» with Mr. Van Bramer over his opposition to a City Hall - backed housing plan.

Despite the stunning recording and the heated exchanges over stop - and - frisk, the most fireworks occurred between council members themselves, who sparred with each other throughout the hearing.

Speaking to the media — as per the Mirror — Ronaldo — who sparred with Rooney at the 2006 World Cup, despite being teammates at Old Trafford, has insisted that his former colleague remains vital to England's hopes.

McNally, a former Philadelphia amateur who sparred in Joe Frazier's gym in the»70s and is now a top international amateur referee, doesn't let just anyone into the brigade draw — only team members and those who distinguish themselves in their classes or in intramural boxing sessions are allowed.

Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann, two presidential candidates who sparred over the issue of Texas vaccinations, may be floundering in the polls, but the topic of Merck's controversial Gardasil is heating up — with an Austrian physician who studied the drug saying it is not only dangerous, but useless in reducing cervical cancer, the stated reason it was administered to young girls at the behest of Gov. Perry.

I don't think he does it for the money,» said Frank, the co-author of the Dodd - Frank legislation who sparred with Hensarling for years on the Financial Services Committee.

The show stars Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh who spars with FBI agent Gary Noesner, played by Michael Shannon.

Tilda Swinton slayed audiences as Mason, the monstrous spokesperson of the engine's caretaker who spars with the revolt's leader played by Chris Evans.

Not exact matches

At the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Nicki Minaj sparred with Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber cried on stage, and Taylor Swift and Minaj, who had been warring, hugged on stage.

The intense, full - day strategy sessions invariably ended with Cornelius getting a headache, he says — particularly when he sparred with executives in the company who clung to vestiges of big, fat pharma.

Trump got entangled in days of dispute with the parents of a Muslim American soldier who was killed in the Iraq war, and sparred with Republican Party leaders.

The best man I know is the man who helps me train at the gym — he helps me with my wraps, teaches me new technique, and doesn't take it east on me in sparring, because he believes in my capabilities and wants me to improve.

Unless this is a conversation between friends who are used to sparring with one another sarcastically, you're not likely to come off as very funny (or indeed, very helpful) by dispensing wisecracks.

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In January, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sparred over legislation to protect children who survive abortions, with Clinton accusing Obama of opposing it too timidly.

On the other side of the fight is an old sparring partner, Michael Moore, who was an independent but also health minister in Carnell's government.

His sparring partners will include Victor Jacinto and Nathan Aguilar, 113 - pound stalwarts who will wrestle challenge matches when only one varsity spot is available at competitions.

As Charlie had pointed out in his promotional videos, «I'm not your typical boxer who's gonna spar and go home and have a protein shake and take a nap.

I think you could get a better manager for less but who, with any professional pride would step into our set up and not demand a serious budget each year or a sparring partner (DOF) to see we get the right players or put up with an owner for whom winning is irrelevant?

Then he explained why he had decided to train the man who had just been thoroughly schooled in sparring by a 19 - year - old with only seven amateur fights; a broke and nearly broken man who had recently failed a neurology exam.

If you don't know who TY is, watch the Arsenal Fan TV videos; he is Claudes mate and sparring partner.

There are amateur ladies in my no name gym from the middle of no where who are from a technical point of view, better sparring than she was there.

It was two years before he realized that other people were doing the same thing — that, in fact, kiteboarding had been more or less invented in the mid -»80s in France by Bruno and Dominique Legaignoux, brothers who made the first water - launchable kite with inflatable spars and leading edges.

Sparring with Lee Carr, who is in what is known as the fighter's natural position,» Ali appears both open for a punch and in poor shape to deliver one because his hands are held low.

Sparring is ok and all, but it «s still vastly different from actually fighting a guy in the octagon who wants to take yor head off for real.

The Blues Squad are a select group of boxers who will undergo a strict training regimen, with full - contact sparring, to produce a team to defeat Oxford in the Varsity Match.

Williams finished first in the Spar British Indoor Championships in the same Arena Birmingham a fortnight earlier and the 29 - year - old, who is also competing in the Commonwealth Games next month in Australia, looked at home in the venue as she held the lead.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who has been sparring with Cuomo for CSNE bragging rights, was seated front and center with his former top aide, Dean Fuleihan, who now works for Kaloyeros.

On the whole I sit there in silence and listen» - but he clearly relishes his weekly «sparring match» with Commons leader Chris Grayling, a man who he says «never looks very happy....

The Board of Legislators in Westchester is divided 12 - 5 in favor of Democrats who have sparred with Astorino when it comes to slashing the county budget.

Cuomo's visit occurred as Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has recently sparred with the Governor over the state of NYCHA, was out of the city attending a conference of mayors in Texas.

She sparred with Trump on Twitter: He called her a «lightweight» who would «do anything» for campaign cash.

As Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio continued to spar over who should pay for the MTA's $ 836 million short term subway relief plan, Cuomo told business leaders in midtown Manhattan he plans to launch «subway partnership program.»

Weiner then sparred on national TV with Rep. Pete King, a Long Island Republican who also happened to be a Zadroga sponsor.

He has sparred with some of his GOP rivals, who have described him as combative, but Herbst says he's a «fearless outsider» who will bring needed reforms to Hartford.

In April 2o16, the mayor announced that Department of Social Services Commissioner Steve Banks, who has frequently sparred with Cuomo's office over homelessness issues, would be in charge of all city services for the homeless.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that his Human Resources Administration Commissioner Steven Banks — who has sparred repeatedly with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office over homeless issues — will handle all city services for the homeless from now on.

Rather than making a push to give this power back to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a regular sparring partner of the governor's, Cuomo said he would «appoint separate Inspector Generals for both SUNY and CUNY [who will] review contracts and hiring for both improper and illegal actions.»

Ferrer and Lasher, who announced his run in April, sparred in 2001, when Lasher was part of the campaign team for Public Advocate Mark Green, who ran against Ferrer for the Democratic nomination for mayor.

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Notably missing from the ceremony was Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who appointed Mr. Prendergast and has repeatedly sparred with Mr. de Blasio since the mayor took office in 2014.

The two Republican campaigns have already begun to spar over who supports President Donald Trump the most and the tardiness of Superstorm Sandy aid.

Earlier this week, I sparred with the sagacious Jonathan Vernon Smith on BBC Three Counties radio who understandably sought to play devil's advocate.

Ms Harman had the perfect sparring partner in the form of PMQs veteran William Hague, who continues to stand in for David Cameron despite his palpable lack of deputy status.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach) and City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Ozone Park) sparred over their records and qualifications for Senate at a spirited debate last Thursday at Our Lady of Hope School in Middle Village, with Addabbo portraying himself as a leader who stands up for workers and families during tough fiscal times and Ulrich arguing the effort has not been enough to change New York's economy.

Cuomo, who has sparred with de Blasio over the city's handling of the homeless crisis, is expected to unveil his plan for dealing with the homeless in his State of the State Address next month.

The appointment comes as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo spar over who should fund the $ 836 million first phase of Lhota's plan.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach) and City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Ozone Park) sparred over their records and qualifications for Senate at a spirited debate last Thursday at Our Lady of Hope School in Middle Village, with Addabbo portraying himself as a leader who stands up for workers and families during tough fiscal times and -LSB-...]

The mayor and the governor have been sparring over who should fund a subway action plan unveiled by MTA chairman Joe Lhota in July.