Sentence examples for weaker ground from inspiring English sources

After Wray's testimony, Kelly would now appear to be on even weaker ground.

But while Unctad is right on these two counts, it is on far weaker ground in recommending technological upgrading.

The book is on weaker ground when it takes up the issue of how to jump-start "the big shift" on a large scale.

Motorola appeared to hold weaker ground in its battles with Apple and Microsoft, according to the analysis by Mr. Mueller, and faced the possibility of costly setbacks or settlements.

He is also persuasive in maintaining that the rich world's policies on immigration (taking in the brightest and best) and the environment (transferring polluting industries abroad) will damage the poorest countries.But he is on weaker ground in many of his broader forecasts.

The IMF is on weaker ground, however, when it insists that foreign banks be allowed in immediately which, in some cases, will allow them to acquire assets for next to nothing because the sellers are desperate and because, with property and equity markets in turmoil, it is difficult to value banks' assets properly.

The S.E.C.'s case appears to be rest on much weaker grounds than previous ones involving Regulation FD.

Paris may by right politically and democratically but it is on weak ground economically.

"The pitch from Nen, he could have gotten a weak ground ball or a line drive.

But Prince Fielder promptly hits a weak ground ball straight at the pitcher.

A pitcher might try a low curveball, hoping the hitter is expecting a fastball and inducing a weak ground ball.