Sentences with phrase «with gumption»

Most companies will be impressed with your gumption and keep you in mind when something opens up... at which point you should tweak and resend your goods.

L.A. Noire centers around Cole Phelps, a war hero from the pacific theater of World War II with the gumption to step out of his patrol uniform and into the thick of 1947 Los Angeles crime.

New developers Lucid Games then stepped up to the plate with the gumption to tackle this beloved franchise and to also leave their own distinctive mark upon the legacy of the series, a feat that could very well appear insurmountable to most... After all, Bizarre Creations had refined the gameplay to the point where anything extra added could very well be superfluous at best and damage the simplistic charm of the game at the very worst.

With gumption and a lack of starstruck inklings, I'm the perfect thick headed gal who would ask De Niro for an interview, not even realizing the significance of De Niro.

Anyone with the gumption to talk to a manager can probably resolve the bad view, as well.

When we're talking about that LFA or the upcoming V8 - powered RC - F with the gumption to back up the aggression, the LED war - paint is justified.

A tireless civil rights advocate, he was one of only 67 with the gumption to vote no when the Defense of Marriage Act came up in 1996 — versus 342 who embraced the anti-gay measure.

The world is «thirsty for information,» and the tools will let anyone with gumption and talent be a publisher — video is no longer the preserve of television networks and big - budget production companies.

He grabbed another assist on the night and in general kept running at the Hammers» defence with gumption.

For those prepared with gumption and a level head, it was an outstanding time to be an investor, as panic caused a once - in - a-lifetime buying opportunity.

Not exact matches

Later — once I finally had the gumption to communicate my unhappiness with this lateral move — he told me the real reason for changing my role.

Or Musk with Zip2, Paypal, and the gumption of SpaceX.

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From being a straight D student in high school, to building a real estate colossus she'd sell for $ 66 million, to reinventing herself in media topped by her star - turns on «Shark Tank,» Barbara Corcoran runs on pluck, gumption, street smarts and lessons her mother taught her, which she shares on this memorable episode of «All Business With Jeffrey Hayzlett.»

«I was perfectly prepared to have lunch with a couple of kids that had that kind of gumption.»

You've just got have the idea and the gumption to follow through with it.

I honestly haven't cooked anything blog worthy, or had the gumption to put together a DIY but I feel out of the funk, with a little more free time and I feel like I can throw some bidness together.

It greets me each morning with its fresh ginger aroma and gives me the gumption to brave the snowy paths and swirling winter breezes outside my front door.

Now if the NHL ever has the gumption to mess with the playoff OT format you will see me get worked up beyond belief.

Some thought that TV should be given time in the first 11, many disagreed with my contention that Koscielny, despite being a top bloke and player, is not good enough to propel us to winning the title, others thought that Jenks is a weak link, which I agree with, but unlike me do not think he has the gumption to become Bacary's successor.

Most of us, though, don't have the gumption to bargain down a price with shopkeepers.

Though the name may just sound like the past participle of the word tear, it's actually a very manly name with a lot of gumption.

When I do try new food with Josie there is a terrific mess that occurs from her overall gumption.

In other words, in the highly unlikely scenario that neither candidate receives an outright majority because a state or two went third - party, and House Republicans have enough gumption to oppose Trump, there is a strong possibility we will end up with the first split White House since 1796.

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That's right — the powdered laundry detergent booster that can be purchased plentifully and cheaply from Amazon grows into stunning crystal formations with just a little bit of know - how and some science fair - style gumption.

Dare to be the person who was determined and got somewhere with their brilliant gumption and excellent work ethic.

According to Coffee Meets Bagel, 62 % of men in a relationship planned where they took their partner on the first date — gumption that singles seem to be lacking, with 52 % saying they usually like to plan it together.

(And, yes, if that sounds like a line from «Wear Sunscreen,» it is, as Deanna functions as a sage gumption - dispenser to all who come into contact with her.)

[Elisabeth Moss»] take - and the show's take — on the character is a distinct blend of what Atwood once identified as the main thrust of Canadian literature (survival) and a gumption most closely associated with the country Offred once called America.

Over the past decade, Shannon has been increasingly typecast as either a twitchy weirdo on societal margins or an earnest simpleton, but Bahrani, in a stroke of casting gumption that makes one wonder why he's the first to make the move, has redirected the actor's distinctly coiled facial features and natural gift for commanding a room toward a character with genuinely threatening social and economic power.

Once hailed as a «boy genius» with enough gumption to turn Batman into his own darkly personal vision, Tim Burton has lately seemed confused about how to further adapt his singular talent to mainstream entertainment.

The road to «Mad Max: Fury Road» has been a long and twisting one for Australian filmmaker George Miller, who began an eventual franchise 36 years ago with little more than a shoestring budget, an unknown actor named Mel Gibson and a fair amount of gumption.

He's an up - and - coming master filmmaker with enough gumption to tell an unusual story, and to jump from the sprawling, infuriating, epic and brilliant three - hour Magnolia to an 89 - minute Adam Sandler comedy.

The remainder of the film focuses on the days afterward, with a lethargic Justine staying on at Claire's place, presumably to work up the gumption to face the world.

But James McTeigue's film is unlikely to get as warm a reception amongst us cynical Europeans who, while being more or less unconcerned with the skin colour of our protagonists, will be more focused on the idiotic plot and the dearth of inspiration, talent or gumption at work.

It is unquestionably Martin McDonagh's best film to date, and has the legs and the gumption to fight with 2017's best.

Micky finally summons up the gumption to do something about his family's always frustrating his potential after he falls in love at first sight with Charlene (Amy Adams), a college - educated bartender offering him the kind of encouragement and support that he really needs.

And with both a passport and several credit cards close at hand, I know I could escape, somehow, if I really had the gumption.

With all of this firepower, you'd best believe the One: 1 has the gumption to crack its estimated top speed of 273.4 mph.

To manage this extra gumption, each M535i was fitted with limited slip differential, bigger brakes, sport seats, BMW M1 steering wheel, sport suspension, and dog - leg shifter.

As expected, the Trofeo arrives with more go - fast goodies to handle the extra gumption.

With 645 hp and 600 lb - ft of torque from its monstrous 8.4 - liter V - 10 engine, the Viper has more than enough gumption to land it squarely in the path of more expensive and exotic metal from other manufacturers, meeting the criteria for the power category.

If off - roading is your thing, be sure to spec the Trailhawk version with its tougher styling, skid plates and locking rear diff to give you even more go - anywhere gumption.

The S5 almost frightens with its capability, guaranteeing that an experienced driver will run out of gumption long before running out of grip.

That kind of power, combined with the lightweight body means the Expedition — in either base or long - wheelbase «Max» form — springs forward on throttle with surprising gumption.

After a little track time with the Karma, we can report that owners who have the gumption to push their car toward a sportier drive will be rather pleased.

It'll be interesting to see how the likes of Play fares if it seriously enters the ebooks market, since that company at least has the gumption to mess about with its audio download pricing structure.

Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers by Nick Offerman, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)

I never would have had the gumption to go up to a guy in a bar, but with a cake in my hands, I could talk to anyone.