Sentences with phrase «with a solid performance as»

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Asset Management also has continued to deliver solid investment performance with over 76 % of its long - term strategies outperforming their respective benchmark on a 3, 5 and 10 - year basis (as of August 2011).

Solid earnings performances from Corporate America and an in - line update from the Federal Reserve did little to spur a recovery from softness in the first part of the week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average diving about 200 points into the red as the closing bell approached.

«RBC GAM's investment approach is characterized by fundamental research and rigorous discipline, along with a focus on risk management and portfolio construction, all within a team - oriented structure,» said Dan Chornous, chief investment officer, RBC Global Asset Management Inc. «Habib and his team fit seamlessly with our approach, as demonstrated by their strong investment results and stability of returns, with notably solid performance in down markets.»

Arrieta, who may have had his last start as a member of the Cubs in this game, put together a more than solid performance with 6 2⁄3 innings pitched, three hits and one run allowed, with five walks and nine strikeouts.

In front of him, Antonio Valencia, Southampton stalwart Virgil van Dijk, Angelo Ogbonna and Liverpool man James Milner form the backline with the latter getting the nod after another solid performance as he continues to be a reliable presence for Jurgen Klopp.

Martial was excellent throughout and United produced a professional and organised overall performance to see out the win as they showed just the type of grit and determination to pick up a crucial win at a pivotal time of the season with Eric Bailly deserving of a special mention after a solid shift at the back.

No team ever won anything without a good defence.Yes of course the odd cup win contradicts this but it's no coincidence that all League winners were built on solid defensive performance first.Take Leicester City.Very good goalkeeper behind a solid back four.In front of them was Drinkwater as a holding defensive midfielder.Even up front the forwards worked hard to close down and harrie defenders.It sounds simple because it is.I think a bit of coaching might well have gone into it which is something that obviously is missing with us.

Ionescu's emergence wasn't that much of a surprise, as she was just coming off a solid performance with the gold - medal - winning USA Basketball U16 team in Mexico.

Arsenal Almunia 7 — Had little to do, but what he did do he did well Sagna 7 — Lost the ball a couple of times but reliable as ever Gallas 9 — Excellent game, this season will be an important one for the Frenchman and this was a great way to start it Clichy 7 — Didn't put a foot wrong Fabregas 9 — Wonderful performance capped with a brace (Ramsey) 7 — The Welsh Cesc is coming along nicely Vermaelen 9 — An assured debut that left me forgetting about the absence of Kolo Denilson 8 — Top notch display Song Billong 8 — Solid and measured Arshavin 8 — Kept going from the 1st to the final minute Van Persie 8 — No goals, but two assists and a hand in an other (Eduardo) 7 — Lethal finisher showed what he is all about in his cameo Bendtner 8 — Really impressed me and is continuing to improve every game (Eboue) 7 — Helped close out the game.

We had solid performances from all of our riders, with one of our JV girls having her first top ten finish, as well as putting three JV Boys on the podium again.

I started googling way back in may who could we be buying gonzalo higuian, julio cesar and wayne rooney but realize going by history wenger just as no interest in buying world class players, he wants 2 buy d grade players and turn them up to koscienly nd nasri that will take years while da arsenal faithful pay handsome figures for dismal performances, fans allowed wenger 2 get away when he gets away with these lucky matches of fenerbache been strong on paper but a waste of tym on the pitch, also it happen at bayern but they put a slighty weak team but wenger runt his mouth around of how good da team was after that 2 - 0 win, not forgetting it was bould that got the team defense looking solid while wenger moan about referee decisions and no blame on team, I just feel we (arsenal) have allowed wenger and co to misuse us, so now our main target aim is benzema yet giroud plays more often than him for france, can any1 see how wenger is lowing our standards and expectations at arsenal, I wil be over da moon if wenger does not sign an extension wit us, after the gilberto days and disaterous results and teams we play, his approach to the game defensely which is pathetic and his annoying behaviour.So what if manu and chelski haven't really bought they are already strong it was seen last week now we should be worried about our selves since that villa defeat, jst imagine what the man's and london money maniac's are goin 2 do to us, I can see it already coming from wenger, if we find the right player we will buy him, after sept2, we didn't find da right player but the squad can challenge for the title, its so sick having 2 hear that crap, just take him psg, I just wish the fans would say we had enough of this bullshit transfer policies its time we stood up against these pigs of directors by protesting!

Solid performance from the full - back as he got forward and contributed with a cross or two that deserved better.

Considering his sterling game tape and solid performance in Mobile, Hernandez has cemented his place as a Day 1 pick with an A + workout at the combine.

The strong performance was achieved through organic growth with key contract wins coupled with solid customer retention across its four business divisions, as well as the impact of acquisitions from previous year.

The National Assessment Governing Board, an independent committee that sets policy for the test, defines proficiency as «solid academic performance» with «demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter.»

Batteries that have solid - state electrolytes work in high temperatures, but the electrolytes don't connect as well with electrodes, which hurts performance.

Hanks» solid yet stiff performance is, in the end, emblematic of everything that's wrong with Inferno, as the film's overly serious feel is completely at odds with the fun, fast - paced tone of Brown's page - turner - with, especially, the dull third act ensuring that the movie ends on as anti-climactic a note as one could envision.

This film is great watch with a solid narrative structure and with honest performances from all actors involved, hopefully you'll find Transsiberian a worthwhile watch as I did.

The actor spent the remainder of the decade turning in solid performances in a number of diverse films: he could be seen as an actor with a troubled past in An Awfully Big Adventure (1994), a very sympathetic Colonel Brandon in Sense and Sensibility (1995), Eamon de Valera in Michael Collins (1996), a has - been sci - fi television star in Galaxy Quest (1999), and a grumpy angel in Dogma (1999).

The other major part comes from a very solid cast, with especially brilliant performances by relative newcomer America Ferrera (Lords of Dogtown, How to Train Your Dragon) and the very memorable mother played by Lupe Ontiveros (As Good As It Gets, The Goonies).

While Brown is the most talented actor in the cast, acclaimed veteran actor James Cromwell («The Artist») gives him a run - for - his - money with a solid supporting performance as one of the film's antagonists, Judge Foster.

Performance wise, there are some faults with the lesser known actors but as always, Shannon delivers a solid show and with scars on his back that resemble shotgun shells, it only serves to fuel the films enigmatic nature and understated detail.

Trank feels more at home just pointing the camera and recording things, as it seems he can't be concerned with getting solid performances from his actors or stringing together a coherent movie.

Jennifer Lawrence has a lot to live up to here, and she handles the many moods of Katniss admirably (her big scene with District 11 tribute Rue is devastating), but Hutcherson winds up stealing the movie as the immensely likable Peeta, closely followed by a rock - solid performance by Lenny Kravitz as Katniss» stylist Cinna.

Quiet by summer blockbuster standards, but a solid piece of filmmaking, flush as it is with understated writing, authentic performances and stirring panoramic visuals.

style parody, it hits with some well - written gags and solid performances from Martin, the wonderful Kathleen Turner, David Warner and a vulnerable vocal turn by Sissy Spacek as the brain.

With that said, the whole cast offer solid performances, from Winona Ryder's portrayal of Deborah to Chris Evans who is unrecognisable in the supporting role as the ice cream van driver, who like Kuklinski leads a double life as a twisted contract killer and devoted father.

The performances are solid with most of the weight of the film on McConaughey, but nice turns by Anne Hathaway, Wes Bentley, David Gyasi, and Matt Damon as astronauts, Michael Caine and John Lithgow as a scientist and Cooper's grandfather respectively, and Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck as Cooper's grown children.

Essentially a two - hander with a solid performance from eighteen - year - old Ella Purnell as Mackenzie, «Wildlike» provides ample material for an audience with an interest in teen runaways, though this time we are as far from Times Square culturally and geographically as is possible.

Oh, to be clear, I think it's a more than solid movie, with a host of fine performances (I think Glover and Haysbert make almost as much an impression as Common as his own twisted father figures).

The film is littered with solid Australian actors and performances from Leah Purcell's small role as Farmer's receptionist to Rex's Broken Hill drinking buddies played by John Howard, Alan Dukes and David Field.

There are some solid performances, notably from Rosamund Pike, who gives a subtly sympathetic performance as Miriam, Wife Number Three; while Paul Giamatti is wholly believable as Barney, who sheds the television producer cliché as the movie progresses and becomes a fully three dimensional, likeably - flawed character, although I did feel that some of the later, present day scenes could have done with some judicious editing.

Solid performances abound, with Stuhlbarg deftly displaying a subtle slow burn, and supporting players like Fred Melamed as Judith's insincerely schmoozy lover add to the uncomfortable laughs throughout.

Solid performances help with an especially good supporting turn by Philip Seymour Hoffman as the surly CIA op who seems to be able to always read through the lines to gather up all the big picture details that others tend to miss.

It's a solid setup that's employed to consistently engrossing effect by director Matthew Saville, as the filmmaker does a superb job of establishing the various characters and setting the familiar yet compelling storyline into motion - with the movie's compulsively watchable vibe heightened by a string of stellar performances.

Following some solid supporting work in Drive, and surviving the unfathomable catastrophe that is Zack Snyder «s Sucker Punch, in 2011, 2013 brought him into the spotlight with his emotionally wrecked, exquisitely melancholic performance as the titular folk singer in the Coen brothers» Inside Llewyn Davis, followed by an excellent turn in J.C. Chandor «s A Most Violent Year, a better - than - average Sidney Lumet riff from 2014.

Drea de Matteo and Maria Bello turn in solid performances as the only females in the entire film, with Bello exuding her «wrong place, wrong time» persona.

While Ben Affleck (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Pearl Harbor) does an adequate job as the corruptible attorney, it's really Jackson (Formula 51, Unbreakable) and a very good supporting cast that gives the film a solid acting foundation to be almost believable, with especially good performances by Sydney Pollack (Random Hearts) as the experienced, seasoned partner in the firm and Kim Staunton (Holy Man) as Jackson's wife.

Wahlberg turns in a solid performance as the courageous everyman, Russell continues his comeback tour with grizzled charm, and Hudson brings grace to a thankless role.

Affleck brings big - screen charisma, understated wit, and a hint of tenderness to the role of Chris, a man who wants to connect with other people but doesn't quite know how; Anna Kendrick does her winsome Anna - Kendrick thing as a CPA unknowingly entangled in a diabolical corporate scheme; J.K. Simmons and Jon Bernthal offer solid supporting performances as, respectively, a Treasury agent and an elite hitman; and the great Jeffrey Tambor is even tucked in there, as a white - collar con in a high - security prison.

It's a solid film, with an impressive central performance by Johnny Depp as Boston crime lord James «Whitey» Bulger, but it never rises to the -LSB-...]

Stunning cinematography, with Wadi Rum in Jordan doubling up as Mars, solid performance from Matt Damon and a surprising but awesome soundtrack featuring disco tunes including Starman by Bowie!

X-Men is setting itself up as a high - minded comic book franchise, one unusually committed to relating its empowerment panel soap - opera with solid performances, decent scripting, and direction from a filmmaker, Bryan Singer, interested in the sanctity of narrative.

74 % Iron Man 2 (2010) It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that «Iron Man» was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action - packed plot, and Johansson makes a credible superhero as the mysterious Natasha Romanoff - a.k.a. the Black Widow.

It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that Iron Man was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action - packed plot, and Johansson makes a credible superhero as the mysterious Natasha Romanoff - a.k.a. Black Widow.

Woodley and James deliver solid performances as the two leads, while Winslet and Miles Teller (as the calculating Peter) are smartly given bigger roles this time around, with Teller, in particular, adding some much - needed levity to the proceedings.

Solid performances across the board with kudos to Peyton Kennedy as the girl, Richard Schiff as a man imprisoned in the family silo, and Gavin McIntosh as the bloodthirsty brother.

That being said, the solid direction from Fincher and fine performances, particularly Jesse Eisenberg as the confilcted genius Zuckerberg and surprisingly, Justin Timberlake as fast talking «Napster» inventor Sean Parker, keep it ticking along, all - be-it, with some slight buffering.

Clarke's performance, aided by some subtly effective makeup, is solid here, playing Ted as an indecisive man whose story and goals change with just the slightest influence.

And yet, even with Nicole Kidman turning in a lovely, quietly powerful performance as Bell, even with a bevy of solid supporting performances from the likes of James Franco, Robert Pattinson, Damian Lewis, Jay Abdo, David Calder and Jenny Agutter, even with Peter Zeitlinger's (Into the Inferno) stunning cinematography, Queen of the Desert still ends up as nothing more than a colossally head - scratching disappointment.