Sentence examples for decisive stages from inspiring English sources

He said the subsequent mountain stages in the Giro, which ends May 31 in Rome, would be the decisive stages.

In these works, too, Ranke deals with the leading European states at decisive stages of their development within the European system.

The victory also marked new territory for Team Sky, who had never faced the job of defending the race lead in the decisive stages of an event of this stature and difficulty.

MELBOURNE, Australia Controversial officiating again became a factor in the decisive stages of a match at the 2012 Australian Open, as a women's doubles quarterfinal was extended past what should have been the final point by an incorrect call.

"Israel will receive updated and unequivocal proof of Gilad Shalit's well-being and status," Mr. Netanyahu's office said in a statement, describing the deal as a result of an Egyptian initiative meant to build confidence before the "decisive stages of negotiation" for the release of the soldier, who has been promoted to staff sergeant from corporal during his captivity.

There is also the school of thought that the smaller differences in court speeds on tour have actually contributed to this remarkable phase in the men's game: allowing a small group of great players to meet regularly in the decisive stages of major events.

"I think today was the decisive stage," Andy Schleck said.

That is bold, but at least the process has reached a decisive stage.

Its purchase was a decisive stage in Moore's move from the private to the public arena.

Unlike in the previous two Tours, he will not enter the penultimate and decisive stage behind Alberto Contador of Spain.

Some writers have won because they had strong supporters within the academy; others have faced over-my-dead-body opposition at the decisive stage.