Sentence examples for gaining position from inspiring English sources

To prevent taller players from gaining position and scoring easily against him, Hayes tries to meet the man he is guarding high in the post.

Upper body strength is often overlooked because of the pass interference rules at the professional level of football, however it is vital for gaining position on the football and adjusting to make receptions in difficult situations.

Last November, a report to President Bush by the National Advisory Committee on Semiconductors said that research spending by the five biggest Japanese chip makers was nearly double that spent by the five top American merchant suppliers, which excludes I.B.M. "The United States is holding its technological position in only a few areas, and gaining position nowhere," the report concluded.

Women are also gaining positions of prominence in the judiciary.

Most were students from private schools who saw themselves gaining positions at top research institutions.

Could women's greater sensitivity to their peers' feedback be an advantage in gaining positions of leadership?

I started from the back of the grid and was gaining positions but unfortunately Maldonado hit my back in corner four and damaged something.

Today, women are rising above old stereotypes and gaining positions of great importance in the wine industry.

"We are always trying to gain position while staying safe.

Hill later claimed that Toomer pushed to gain position in the end zone.

Blair does not leap high, but he uses his width and strength to gain position.