Sentence examples for standard opposition from inspiring English sources

By casting this story as the standard opposition of the law-and-order right against the social-spending left, he fails to consider another antidote to police brutality.

Germany, like Chile, simply reminded everyone about the standard of opposition in England's qualifying programme.

There is also a lack of attacking variety which becomes increasingly important as the standard of opposition rises.

Once again, England were reminded of their own shortcomings as soon as the standard of opposition goes up a notch.

If Levein could understand the lack of confidence from his players, their shortage of ideas against such a low standard of opposition was inexplicable.

In Congress, Aldrich was principally associated with the defense of the protective tariff and the gold standard, and opposition to any meaningful regulation of business.

John Stones has played only once at centre-half – a 6-0 win in San Marino – and Ross Barkley's emergence in the last few games has to be measured against the standard of opposition.

It was, however, a victory they merited and the standard of opposition in Group F is so moderate it does not feel wildly premature to imagine England's participation in the World Cup is a near-certainty.

An allowance has to be made for the moderate standard of opposition – "no club this year has played against us this way," Pellegrini said – but this was the crisp, stylish football that makes City a joy to watch on the good days.

However doubts have been expressed about the standard of opposition they will be facing in at least two of those matches, as they clash with Sheffield Shield fixtures that Australia's captain and coach, Michael Clarke and Darren Lehmann, have stressed will be critical to the selection and preparation of their team.

And Robinson has said that the high standard of opposition was the reason for selecting the tour.