Sentence examples for precarious standing from inspiring English sources

But McCain's speech certainly did not help the Republicans' already precarious standing.

The precarious standing of the ruling Democratic Party, whose ratings have slumped after two unpopular prime ministers, has made politicians adverse to any move that might anger voters.

Altman's already precarious standing in Hollywood was hardly improved by his willingness to publicly criticise people he disliked - stars, producers, screenwriters and critics.

The dispute highlighted Mattis' precarious standing with Trump.

Before he began his slow walk through the throng, Mr. Goldberg introduced his family from a precarious position standing on the hood of big campaign car.

Ms. Painaqueo, a 36-year-old dishwasher, was forced to move her children — ages 17, 8, 7, and 15 months — and everything she could salvage from her apartment onto the sidewalk in front of her precarious building, still standing but not stable.

If the Mets wanted to talk about a contract extension — with Reyes or any other player — Alderson said they could do so, even with the team's precarious financial standing.

Another said she wanted a career change, that she was tired of being "a slave to the grind". Some did not want to be identified, given the precarious legal standing of their plans.

They need all the help they can get, given their precarious position in the standing.

For the exhibition, Sonntag presents "Heutu Bleibe Ich Daheim," a slide projection piece that places the simplest of materials in the most precarious arrangements - a standing pair of scissors, an upside down bottle of soda, or a lamp caressing an apple.

If I've learned anything from standing at the precarious intersection of art and commerce, it's that communication is the grease that keeps the gears engaged and running smoothly.