| 单词 | elite group |
| 例句 | By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It was a select group, an elite group, a great number of us being Fort Hare graduates; we were far from a mass movement. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z All told, my new teammates were part of an elite group of athletes who had been raised to become fencing champions. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It was Ginsberg who helped convince Leary that he should bring the psychedelic revolution to the masses, rather than keep it among an elite group. New York Public Library Buys Timothy Leary?s Papers 2011-06-15T23:40:29Z “There’s a comfort factor,” Mr. Douglas said, “where you know there’s a pretty elite group surrounding you, but there’s not a self-conscious aura about it.” Graydon Carter, the Last Impresario 2014-02-28T22:40:19Z He was speaking about an invitation-only gathering at the White House for “an elite group of 100 young philanthropists and heirs to billionaire family fortunes.” Welcome to Plutocrat-geddon! Obama and Thomas Friedman flatter our new billionaire overlords 2014-04-22T16:03:00Z There also is the growing fascination with an elite group of women who have more occasions than most to wear hats: young aristocrats, royals and posh socialites. Hat Makers With Attitude 2011-10-03T18:23:15Z He is one of an elite group of Russian "oligarchs" whose resources are significant enough to influence national politics, according to a 2005 study in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. A Russian's power grab in Indiana 2012-04-08T11:04:00Z It wasn't a music that a particular elite group liked, ergo, it didn't get the media coverage. Funk was the black answer to “Star Wars”: Take the trip with “Tales From the Tour Bus” 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z "This report calls for the creation of an elite group of joint war fighters, specializing in the domain of space, who will form the backbone of the nation's newest army service, Space Operations Force." Watch Stephen Colbert take down Space Force: “Mars has cleaner water than Flint” 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Only members of the director's branch get to nominate directors; that's an elite group of fewer than 400 people. Final cut: The gems and stars left off the Oscars list 2013-01-30T16:28:23Z The last of an elite group of decorated French Resistance fighters who helped liberate France from Nazi control in World War II. Oct. Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Haneke joins an elite group of two-time winners at the world's biggest film festival after his "The White Ribbon" won in 2009. Cannes top prize goes to "Love" by Michael Haneke 2012-05-27T18:02:39Z An elite group of 20 scientists — the RNA Tie Club, as they were known — had formed to discuss this problem. A New View of Evolution That Can’t Be Represented by a Tree 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z As the website’s vote tabulators were forced to note: “ ‘Easy A’ has sneaked into that elite group, and it might be time to start taking this movie more seriously.” Perspective | I saw the teen comedies of my generation, but they didn’t see me. Then came ‘Easy A.’ 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z To help Space Force get off the ground, Colbert and "The Late Show" developed some possible logos for the "elite group of joint war fighters." Watch Stephen Colbert take down Space Force: “Mars has cleaner water than Flint” 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z To Broadway fans she is one of an elite group to have left an indelible imprint on the titanic role of Rose in “Gypsy,” who despite her grand schemes, is more egg roll than caviar. A Tough Mama Tries to Find Her Inner Diva 2011-06-23T23:07:53Z With each of the Part 1 films in this elite group earning more than $700 million globally, the bar is already pretty high. ‘The Hunger Games,’ Like Other Series, Splits Its Finale 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z It depicts Captain America and the Howling Commandos, an elite group of soldiers in the Marvel universe, and required some paste-up corrections, which are now slipping off. Superhero or Supervillain? Technology’s Role Changes Comic Books 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z The director is part of a small, elite group of filmmakers who won multiple awards in that category. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi denies plagiarism charge for "A Hero" after public indictment 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Brazilian football superstar Kaka was the first athlete to amass 10 million followers on Twitter, joining an elite group of online influencers. A look at prolific Twitter accounts 2012-12-12T20:01:06Z Curiously, the entry for "tweet" means that Twitter joins a small elite group of private companies named in the OED's definitions. Oxford English Dictionary adds new sense of tweet to its Big Data 2013-06-20T12:04:39Z One of an elite group of “free solo” rock climbers, he scales sheer vertical cliffs thousands of feet high, alone and without a rope. Living dangerously, one foot at a time, in 'Free Solo' 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z If the Gonzaga men can go all the way this year, the Bulldogs will join an elite group. Perspective | Gonzaga enters the NCAA hoops tournament shooting for an undefeated season 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z If you do that, you can join the elite group of nepo babies who make important contributions to the world, like Drew Barrymore's entire TikTok account or Jane Fonda's "80 For Brady." How to survive the "nepo baby" label, win friends and influence people 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z These students are an elite group of 32 singers and instrumentalists participating in Grammy Camp, Jazz Session, a program dedicated to mentoring young musicians and teaching them the music industry. Grammys 2015: Grammy students win the chance of a lifetime 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z This represented a 12.6% year-on-year revenue increase for the elite group of brands, which will be soon be joined by Walking with Dinosaurs. Doctor Who BBC Worldwide's biggest-selling TV show internationally 2011-07-12T15:20:30Z Despite having a fiancée, David becomes an object of intense desire among an elite group of closeted young students. In Alan Hollinghurst’s Latest, a Hazy Sex Scandal Looms Over Many Lives 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z On a crisp morning in late March, an elite group of 100 young philanthropists and heirs to billionaire family fortunes filed into a cozy auditorium at the White House. White House Hosts ‘Next Generation’ Young and Rich 2014-04-18T21:49:51Z As members of an elite group of African-American fighter and bomber pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, they successfully flew a number of heroic missions while experiencing discrimination both within and outside the military. Review: In ‘Fly,’ Tuskegee Airmen Are Deployed to Defend Freedoms They Don’t Fully Share 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, for the elite group of Hollywood stylists who advise the A-list, Oscar night represents the ultimate night of power play. The Oscars: the battle for the red carpet starts here 2013-01-12T08:00:05Z Moore is part of an elite group of female actors over 40 who continue to court complex roles in Hollywood. Julianne Moore in Toronto: 'Go see movies with women in them' 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z It also would make the Smithsonian part of an elite group of museums — including the Guggenheim in New York and the Louvre in Paris — that have opened venues in other parts of the world. The Smithsonian aims to open its first international exhibition space in a London cultural complex 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Han is a past member of the Politburo Standing Committee, an elite group of leaders within the party. California Gov. Newsom has surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The elite group of government officials and business leaders is the country's top advisory body. Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Others in the elite group include France, Russia, Britain and the United States. India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the U.N. with a mess on its hands 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In 2016, Li was named deputy commander of the PLA's fledgling Strategic Support Force, an elite group tasked with accelerating the development of China's space and cyber warfare capabilities. The public face of China's military under corruption probe 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Zheng is a past member of the Politburo Standing Committee, an elite group of leaders within the party. China is sending Vice President Han Zheng to represent the country at UN General Assembly session 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The three cap centurions boast 323 Wales international appearances between them, with North among an elite group to feature in four World Cups. Wales look to find World Cup answers in Bordeaux 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Shakira will join an elite group of MTV Video Music Awards honorees as she receives the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in September. Shakira is getting the top honor at the 2023 VMAs — the Video Vanguard Award — and will perform 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z If confirmed as Chief of Naval Operations she will be the first woman to become a member of the elite group of senior military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The Legion of Honour is France's top accolade for an elite group of people who distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour. Arman Soldin: Journalist killed in Ukraine given France's highest honour 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Smokejumpers are an elite group of wildland firefighters trained to parachute out of planes and into remote areas to fight blazes. Meet the WA firefighters parachuting from planes to battle blazes 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Before he set his sights on space, Branson was one of an elite group of extreme hot-air balloon travelers, becoming the first to traverse the Pacific Ocean in a balloon in 1991. From Titanic tours to space exploration: extreme tourism is on the rise 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The first qualifying round includes Sheriff, Ferencváros and Maccabi Haifa, which in recent seasons played in the elite group stage of the competition. Next Champions League season starts with 4-team preliminary round draw at UEFA 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Feudalism had been defined by a small elite group of hereditary landowners governing the lives of the peasants known as serfs who worked their lands. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The stakes also are high for Jordan Spieth, who lacks only the PGA Championship to join golf’s most elite group with a career Grand Slam. Oak Hill a major course unlikely to look or feel the same for PGA 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Researchers at NT-Tao have joined an elite group of around 35 private start-ups that are trying to build a commercial fusion reactor. The Israeli plan to fit a fusion reactor into a container 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Their success drew other Black landowners, part of a small elite group who overcame myriad obstacles to build wealth in the early 20th century. The Debate Around Bruce’s Beach 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z And she came to Sage Hill, in part, because she was the last piece of an old puzzle scattered by tragedy: Bryant’s plan for an elite group of girls to play together through high school. Kobe Bryant's Mamba Academy girls reunited at Sage Hill 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Cuneiform was a very complex writing system, and literacy remained the monopoly of an elite group of highly trained writing specialists, the scribes. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z "Hull is part of an elite group of players who made a historic impact on our hockey club," the Blackhawks said in a statement. Hall of Famer 'Golden Jet' Bobby Hull dies at 84 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z As I observed in 2020, that places America in an elite group that includes the Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Tuvalu and Nauru, along with Somalia. Column: Greedy railroads are to blame for rail strike threat. Why should Congress help them? 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z An elite group of lawyers with the office of the attorney general, the government’s chief legal adviser, trained officers and prosecutors nationwide on how to do just that. U.K. Doubles Down on a Tactic Disproportionately Targeting Black People 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Against No. 14 Penn State on Saturday, those players will be tested by an elite group of defensive backs. Maryland’s star wideouts lack flashy stats. Terps make up for it with depth. 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Australian Jeff Fenech is finally joining an elite group of boxers to have won world titles in four weight divisions — more than 30 years after the fact. 30 years later boxer Jeff Fenech gets 4th weight class belt 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" sees the protagonists working once again with the Dora Milaje, an elite group of female warriors, as they fight to protect their nation following the king's death. 'Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud' 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z This “1776” all but uses a highlighter to note the cruel paradox of an elite group of colonists demanding freedom while neglecting the plight of their enslaved populations. Review | ‘1776’ is back on Broadway with vivacity and a revolutionary cast 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z In the Deep South, an elite group of slaveholders gained new wealth from cotton. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Objections that an elite group of wealthy and educated bankers, businessmen, and large landowners would come to dominate the nation’s politics were also addressed by Madison in Federalist No. 10. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z Syed told detectives that he’d served with the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, a small, elite group of Afghan soldiers who fought the Taliban. Suspect in 4 New Mexico killings left trail of violence 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z “I’m never going to see 21 miles an hour, but obviously the fastest guys on the team are going 21. So it’s an elite group, and Zach’s one of those guys,” Cousins said. Vikings’ Cousins using summer tennis for in-season agility 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Rainbolt is among an elite group who can identify within seconds whether an ordinary-looking street is in Lake Tahoe or Siberia or Japan. A Conversation With California’s Chief Justice 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z I have just launched a new elite group, the America First Freedom Defenders, and I need YOU to join us as we get on the frontlines and take our country back. Trump 2024 is almost here: King of the long con looks to play his final trick 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Employees had voiced concern about the lack of diversity in that elite group. Senior Black Executives Depart Amazon as It Names New Consumer Boss 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z “And it was quite an elite group of cities that they were picking from.” Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Offering the first 16 episodes of the series, the collection introduces viewers to an elite group of vigilantes nicknamed the Boys targeting a corrupt, corporate-run, expertly marketed superhero team referred to as the Seven. Father’s Day TV Gift Guide: Blu-ray ideas for dads 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Still to come is the major reputed to be the toughest test in golf, the only one keeping him from joining golf’s most elite group with the career Grand Slam. Mickelson not giving up on playing PGA Tour 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z They had joined an elite group of workers who had more than a million dollars in their workplace retirement plans. Perspective | Stock market tumble booted workers from the 401(k) millionaire’s club 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z He attended military schools in the U.S. and Britain before taking charge of a presidential guard unit that has since been expanded into an elite group of special forces. Rise of Ugandan leader’s son draws excitement and concern 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Two others in that elite group are now at the space station. SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z “And thanks to this, the Kadyrov elite group was destroyed, which came here to eliminate our president.” Assassination plot against Zelensky foiled and unit sent to kill him ‘destroyed,’ Ukraine says 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The relatively few candidates who passed the tough exams became part of an elite group of scholar-officials. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, this elite group continued to sock money away in boring mutual funds. Perspective | Stock market tumble booted workers from the 401(k) millionaire’s club 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z "It's an honor to be a part of this elite group," Hinton said. Super Bowl to honor 75th anniversary of the US Air Force with rare pregame flyover 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Wüst had been part of an elite group of winter and summer athletes to win individual golds at four Olympics, joined by icons such as Michael Phelps, Carl Lewis and Al Oerter. Dutch star Ireen Wüst makes history with 6th Olympic title 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Shiffrin, who was only cleared to race on Monday, started seventh and last of the elite group. Vlhova leads Shiffrin in World Cup slalom after 1st run 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Even as office workers returned home and universities moved classes online, an elite group of politicians and executives held firm on plans for its annual conclave in the Swiss Alps. Offices Shut and Holiday Parties Dim as a Familiar Feeling Sinks In 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z A banner day for the Italian team seemed likely when it held five of the first six places after the top-20 elite group had started. Brignone wins World Cup super-G after Gut-Behrami crashes 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z They must be placed with Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in an elite group who can believe that Europe's most prestigious trophy can be theirs. 'Man City everything Pochettino's individuals are not' 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z If confirmed, she would join an elite group of 93 prosecutors nationwide who act as the top federal law enforcement officers in their jurisdictions. Rachael Rollins wants to remake the criminal justice system. Republicans have vowed to block her path. 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z “Being a part of an elite group is always special, and I’m thrilled and excited to be part of an elite group,” Wilkins said. Analysis: The NBA’s Top 75 team voters got the calls right 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z An elite group of immigrants used the myth of Columbus to “create a sense of entitlement and empowerment,” said Paul, which ultimately helped them assimilate into the mainstream Anglo-Saxon culture. Columbus monuments are coming down, but he’s still honored in 6,000 places across the U.S. Here’s where. Heat-treat operators were an elite group, like samurai warriors and Navy SEALs. Opinion | What Killed the Blue-Collar Struggle for Social Justice 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z “I was not part of any elite group or anything like that with regard to the university,” she added. Former USC campus gynecologist's accusers call for investigation of top university officials 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Its billionaire founder, Xu Jiayin, is a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, an elite group of politically well-connected advisers. Why China’s Economy Is Threatened by a Property Giant’s Debt Problems 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The senior official noted that the Taliban had identified some members of the elite group and sent them text messages, threatening to kill them and their families. CIA-trained Afghan forces who helped Americans and others evacuate now await resettlement in the U.S. 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z They will be created by an elite group of route setters — athletes behind the Olympic climbers who are responsible for putting on a good show and a fair competition. Charting the Course of Tokyo’s Climbing Walls 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z The proposal of the new competition attracted widespread criticism, with leagues, clubs, players, governments and fan groups saying the rebel clubs were making a self-serving decision that would only benefit an elite group. Super League a ‘longtime dream’ for Madrid president Pérez 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z It is annually relevant, because if he were to win there, he would join the most elite group in the history of the sport: those to win all four majors. Perspective | A decade after collapsing, Rory McIlroy is still trying to get off the deck at the Masters 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z He advanced to become one of an elite group of climbers to scale the sheer granite face using ropes only to catch his fall at least a dozen times. 2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z He would also join an elite group of sports icons to win a championship in their first year with a new team. Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker talks Super Bowl LV: 'I will be so excited if Tom Brady wins' 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Askaripour did toy with the kind of wild parodies other authors have done, initially conceiving of “an elite group of Black salespeople who blow up buildings and become domestic terrorists.” Is 'Black Buck' the first racial satire that's also self-help? 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z However, Kelly was eager to become part of an even more elite group - those who have flown the space shuttle. Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Currently, an elite group of 24 Wall Street companies, mostly big banks, are allowed to buy Treasuries from the New York Fed and sell them on to clients, creating the secondary market. Analysis-After COVID shock, U.S. Treasury market set for new scrutiny 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Tehran is assembling an elite group to capture and prosecute the perpetrators, Iran’s judiciary chief, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, said on Monday. As Iran Mourns Nuclear Scientist, Officials Vow to Find His Killers 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z It’s growing into an elite group almost a year after Rhoads left his post as defensive backs coach with the Bruins to become Arizona’s defensive coordinator. UCLA's secondary shows its old boss how much it has improved 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Pope Francis on Saturday will elevate 13 clerics to the College of Cardinals, the elite group of red-robed churchmen whose primary task is to elect a new pope. New cardinals quarantine in pope’s hotel ahead of consistory 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z He was placed in an elite group of fighter pilots trained at Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee airman from Arizona who flew in 3 wars dies at 95 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z The Bad Batch is an elite group of soldiers who possess unique skills from standard clones. Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a new Clone Wars spinoff coming to Disney Plus in 2021 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z “In the wake of 9/11, an elite group of American soldiers rode through Afghanistan on horseback to fight the Taliban. New Hampshire’s Don Bolduc was one of them.” Analysis | Campaign for Senate hopeful from N.H. uses photo trickery to hoodwink reporters 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Adaptations that surpass their original are an elite group. Groundhog day getting you down? Here's my trick for breaking the monotony | Hadley Freeman 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Each of the 12 samba schools in Rio’s top division employs about 300 people – thousands of jobs in total – without considering the other 69 samba schools that do not compete in the elite group. Coronavirus leaves world of Brazilian samba in mourning 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z The ultimate goal of voter suppression is generally to maintain power for an elite group — say, wealthier white men — while repressing the power of people of color. Voter disenfranchisement and COVID-19 are connected — here's why 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z The elite group was trained to distinguish the magnitude of a microscopic threat. Trump administration is battling coronavirus without a war room 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Denton said Schulte, a software developer in an elite group at the CIA, worked in a building where armed guards were posted because “precious secrets of our armed defense” were kept there. Trial begins for ex-CIA worker charged with leaking secrets 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z “It’s an elite group of 10 now, which is nice. It’s not just maybe one or two that we thought were pretty good,” Federer said. AP Interview: Federer figures Nadal, Djokovic will pass him 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z He also will be facing a Washington pass defense that while still good isn’t quite the elite group from recent seasons. Little at stake this time as Washington hosts Washington St 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Consider a study of 52 teenage Olympic weightlifters — an elite group, male and female. Perspective | Five myths about testosterone 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the campaign sent a memo to an elite group of campaign reporters warning that any news story would be “misleading” if the Trump camp’s claims about Mr. Biden were unsubstantiated. Biden Campaign Urges TV Networks to Stop Booking Giuliani 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Hamm was also one of an elite group of fossil fuel CEOs who wrote big checks to both the inaugural and to outside Pacs that have been instrumental in backing Trump’s deregulatory agenda. ‘Swampy symbiosis’: fossil fuel industry has more clout than ever under Trump 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Separately, the elite group of scientists who advise the US government on national security issues, known as the JASONs, is studying research security at the request of the NSF. Kelvin Droegemeier is planning a listening tour of US universities in the coming months. 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z But for everyone else who isn’t part of that elite group, things might not be so rosy. Patreon has become a lifeline for creators of weird, alternative games 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z With crew and country on the line, Glass must assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters and rescue the kidnapped Russian president. TV Listings: Here are the feature and TV Films airing the week of July 21 - 27, 2019 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z It’s all part of the comprehensive training that makes the mounted unit - one of only two full-time police equestrian units in the state - the elite group that it is. Police mounted unit doesn’t horse around with training 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z “That he staged his own death. In order to not only avenge his father’s death—J.F.K., who was assassinated—but also to take back our government. So it’s for the people, not an elite group.” Cutouts of J.F.K., Jr., Tanks, and Adulation at Trump’s “Salute to America” 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z Born in South Carolina on 1920′s Leap Day, Friend flew 142 combat missions in World War II as part of the elite group of fighter pilots trained at Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute. Robert Friend, Tuskegee Airman who flew 142 World War II combat missions, dies at 99 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z Born in South Carolina on 1920’s leap day, Friend flew 142 combat missions in World War II as part of the elite group of fighter pilots trained at Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee Airman who flew 142 WWII combat missions dies at 99 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z She finished her playing career in 2012 with 61 caps - part of an elite group of footballers to reach more than 50. Women's football manager appointed MBE 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z An elite group of cigar aficionados, “hundreds of whom swamped committee meetings and wrote the city in protest,” according to Sharp, were responsible for that carveout. Essential California: The secret literature of the Beverly Hills City Council files 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z For an elite group of aficionados, hundreds of whom swamped committee meetings and wrote the city in protest, cigars will be spared — as long as they’re smoked inside one of three dedicated lounges. Schwarzenegger to Beverly Hills: Ban tobacco sales, except at the cigar club I go to 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z “The Marine Corps is an elite group. I wanted to belong to an elite group. That was my feeling,” said Thompson, who lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. A separate war: Pioneering black Marines endured, prevailed 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Bethpage Black is his next opportunity to join the most elite group in golf. Koepka, Spieth arrive at big moment after rough start 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z They are not hobbyists, they are an elite group with ready capital who sit, as Keehn says, “at that intersection of business and agriculture.” America’s new pastime? Milking goats. 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z One is looking to join the most elite group in golf by capturing the final leg of the career Grand Slam. Woods, McIlroy have Masters on mind for different reasons 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z What colleges effectively do, at least in most of the non-STEM fields, is they are there for credentialing and they are there for social-fabric building, for an elite group of people who get in. Salon interview: How to have an argument with Ben Shapiro 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z “I wanted to belong to an elite group because, at the time, I didn’t think there was a teenager anywhere in the nation any more physically fit than I was.” A separate war: Pioneering black Marines endured, prevailed 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Ahead of McIlroy is the Masters, his fifth opportunity to join the most elite group in golf by completing the career Grand Slam. McIlroy doing everything right but winning 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z His early work aided Allied beach landings in the Second World War, and from 1968 he was part of JASON, the elite group of scientists that advises the US government on military matters. Walter Munk (1917-2019) 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Maybe it’s because, as a 2013 Pew MacArthur study found, South Dakota’s legislature is part of an elite group of 11 states that conducts worryingly few cost-benefit analyses to enlighten their policymaking. Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Brands that once counted on acclaim from an elite group of critics and retail buyers now rely on social platforms to market their designs, particularly to younger consumers. Rihanna and LVMH Team Up to Create a Luxury Fashion Label 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Members of that elite group have combined for zero championships in those seasons. Perspective | Patrick Mahomes is a special player, but Chiefs need to be a special team to break through 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z Then there are superstars, the elite group known by their first names and recognized by their appearances in commercials. Twilight of the god: Dwyane Wade’s final season is a Miami lovefest 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The CW series is part of an elite group: On major broadcast networks, few prime-time scripted series have ever lasted this long. 'Supernatural' and 'Timeless' creator Eric Kripke talks about his fantasy series and his real-life inspirations 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z She says that such an elite group exists — and that she and other newly elected Democrats are in it. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez likens her election win to America’s historic moon landing 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Smart and his fourth-ranked Bulldogs are preparing to face what he calls “one of the most elite group of skill players I’ve seen assembled in college football.” Smart, Georgia facing Bama’s ‘elite group of skill players’ 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z But the stock edged up again toward week’s end, nudging them back into that elite group. Oregon’s big-tech cluster shrinks with another acquisition 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z Overall Boston’s pitchers accounted for 29.4 wins above replacement six more than the 1909 Pirates, who were second among this elite group. Analysis | A World Series win would place 2018 Red Sox among MLB’s best teams ever 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z He joins an elite group of past winners, which include former U.S. Swede Moberg wins World Hickory Golf Championship 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Some, like Calvin Coolidge, gaze at the elite group from the background. Painting Shows Trump Hanging Out With Lincoln and Nixon. He Loves It. 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z “This one joins an elite group of six objects that are stable,” says Batygin. The search for Planet X gets a boost with the discovery of a super distant object 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z An elite group of supporters and suite owners this year were not invited to a team calendar shoot, in Mexico, and two female police officers accompanied the team to provide security. No Longer Anonymous, Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Demand More to Protect Women 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z In 1950, Omar N. Bradley was promoted to the rank of five-star general, joining an elite group that included Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall and Henry H. “Hap” Arnold. Today in History 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z In 2012, the U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli, Libya, after the mob attack in Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. Today in History 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z He was the highest-ranking enlisted soldier in his unit, part of the Security Force Assistance Brigade, an elite group the Army launched less than two years ago. American Soldier Killed in Insider Attack in Afghanistan 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “This one joins an elite group of six objects that are stable.” The search for Planet X gets a boost with the discovery of a super distant object 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Three other women are currently training to join the elite group of fighter pilots. First Japanese woman to fly fighter jet 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Three other women are training to join Japan’s elite group of fighter pilots. Woman flies fighter plane through Japan air force's glass ceiling 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z The 25-year-old Venezuelan was asked afterward about joining the elite group. Rivalry Week turns intensity up a notch in MLS 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z For Spieth, a place among the most elite group in golf. Thomas steps out of the shadow of Spieth as PGA champion 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Inside Russia, one of the two units cited in Friday’s indictment, Unit 26165, had a reputation as an elite group. G.R.U., Russian Spy Agency Cited by Mueller, Casts a Long Shadow 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The camaraderie between the elite group of about 10 pole-vaulters has never been more evident, thanks in part to Kendricks’s lead. In Pole Vault, Sam Kendricks Is a Team Player 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z This week, 928 industry insiders joined the elite group and several weren’t shy to let it be known. Hashtag Highlights: DiCaprio's tease, Drake's surprise 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Russia was ousted from the elite group in 2014 as punishment for Putin’s annexation of Crimea and its support for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. Trump-Putin meeting to follow NATO gathering at tense moment 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z On Monday, an elite group of film industry professionals around the world will receive Hollywood’s version of Willy Wonka’s golden ticket: an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Motion picture academy prepares to add new members as diversity push continues 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z He hectored European leaders at this month’s Group of Seven summit meeting and refused to sign the communique — and suggested that Russia rejoin the elite group, even as Europe tries to resist Moscow’s aggressive policies. Opinion | Trump hurls a wrecking ball at the transatlantic alliance 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Traditionally, the people drawing up our cultural canons have been an elite group of scholars and critics who embraced a work of art and sent it aloft to some deifying realm. Who Gets to Decide What Belongs in the ‘Canon’? 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The 59 voting members of the board are an elite group that includes billionaire tycoons, Hollywood power players and philanthropists. Faculty members call for USC president to step down: 'He has lost the moral authority to lead' 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z He said those detained claimed to belong to an elite group for a crime organization operating in Jalisco. Gang gunmen wound Mexican official, 7 others in Guadalajara 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Our theater suffers when directorial perspectives are limited to an elite group of white men. What 'My Fair Lady' and 'Carousel' bring to Broadway that 'Mean Girls' does not 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un will be bringing an elite group of confidantes and advisers along with him when he crosses into South Korea. The people Kim is bringing to the summit 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Turning the other cheek is a new phenomenon for an elite group known as “The President’s Club” for their experiential bond that transcends partisanship. In the face of Trump's attacks, Obama and other ex-presidents remain silent 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z The reader is left to wonder, rather helplessly, just how members of this elite group communicate with one another and make decisions. Review | When counterinsurgency tactics move from the batttlefield to the home front. 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z “To be around an elite group of coaches and an elite leadership, that doesn’t happen very often,” Grinch said last week. QB derby injects urgency into spring practice for Buckeyes 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z She wrote 8 of the 10 reports penned by female referees in 1955, and 10 of the 12 in 1956, a level of productivity that made her part of an elite group of active fellows. How female fellows fared at the Royal Society 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Nothing about Trump’s attendance at the annual dinner of the Gridiron Club, an elite group of 65 top Washington journalists, made a lot of sense. At a white-tie Gridiron dinner, President Trump tries joking: ‘I like chaos’ 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z But when the All-Star reserves were announced Jan. 23, Williams was not among the elite group. Lou Williams' All-Star appearance in Skills Challenge isn't quite what he wanted 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce is holding an event for “an elite group” of its members at the Trump National Doral in March, according to its website. Payday Rules Relax on Trump’s Watch After Lobbying by Lenders 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z The years of competing at the highest level are taking their toll on that elite group. A Leg Injury Takes Rafael Nadal Out of the Australian Open 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z “I can’t wait to get down to work with an elite group of players at the top of their game.” Phil Neville hit by Twitter storm soon after landing England women’s job 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Once that induction process is complete, India will join an elite group of countries with access to intercontinental ballistic missiles, a list that includes China, Russia and the United States, experts say. India Tests Ballistic Missile, Posing New Threat to China 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z But it’s said to be very valuable and include hacking tools developed by an elite group within the NSA. Former NSA contractor to plead guilty over claims he stole 50TB of classified data 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z “That’s an accomplishment. That’s an elite group of guys who can really score the ball, it’s something I take pride in.” Bradley Beal got out of his own head, ditched the glasses and had a career night 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z “I think the biggest thing with senior day is it’s a pretty elite group of guys,” senior center Eric Gallo said. Hokies looking to regroup, return to 10-victory plateau 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z So Catwick is one of an even more elite group of villages, those said to be doubly thankful. Thankful villages: The shame of surviving World War One 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Worman’s friends told the Orlando Sentinel he was in the Strategic Air Command as part of an elite group that flew B-58 Hustler bombers. Man facing murder charge dead of apparent suicide in jail 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z The very best players are invited to attend a so-called elite group session. Premier League Castoffs, Starting Over at Age 11 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Members of this elite group, who served under Democratic and Republican presidents alike, had submitted their pro forma letters of resignation upon the end of the Obama administration, as was the custom during presidential transitions. Rex Tillerson and the Unraveling of the State Department 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z There are 14 advisers to the Board, including ministers and business figures, but only Mr Fox belongs to the elite group of senior politicians who advise the Queen. Liam Fox is Board of Trade's only member 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z “It’s a problem for many countries, similar to the U.S., that aspire to reach that elite group. It’s very tough to move there.” What Next for U.S. Soccer? 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Now he is part of a small but elite group of wheelchair bodybuilders. ‘I Don’t Need to Walk to Live’ 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Cyrus Ahsani was treasurer of the Monaco Ambassadors Club, an elite group of executives, diplomats and celebrities that claims Prince Albert II as honorary president. Deals in Code, Arrests in Raids: The Risky Stakes of Oil Middlemen 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z The German football federation announced on Thursday that the 38-year-old police officer is to take charge of Hertha Berlin’s home game against Werder Bremen, confirming her place among the league’s elite group of 24 referees. Steinhaus making history as Bundesliga’s 1st female referee 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z By not paying we have to accept that we’re no longer in that elite group. Transfer window verdicts: Premier League fans on the best and worst deals 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z Today, the electoral college is an elite group of 538 voters. Perspective | The only thing less fair than the electoral college is the scoring in tennis 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Only about half of the preseason Top 10 finished in that elite group. Alabama is the preseason No. 1. So what good is that? 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z In Mr. Warlick’s shop, Mrs. Trump remains the only first lady in recent history who has not eclipsed her husband in merchandise sales — an elite group that includes Mr. Trump’s general election opponent, Mrs. Clinton. The Red Cap Aside, Trump Souvenirs Are a Hard Sell 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z That’s because most all of the attention will be on Jordan Spieth as he attempts to become the youngest player to join this elite group. How Jordan Spieth's Grand Slam pursuit stacks up to the 5 who have done it -- and the 5 who came closest - Golf Digest 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z Behind Stanford’s monster line, Love figures to join that elite group this year. Pac-12 football preview: Washington an overwhelming favorite in the North 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Much like earning a spot as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, landing a role in a Guess campaign is considered to be a major modeling accolade, given the track record of the elite group. Skin-tight and stonewashed, Guess celebrates its sexy 35-year denim run 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Beginning in 1964, the club welcomed an elite group for the World Match Play Championship. For Golfers on European Tour, an Old Course Is New Again 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z World number one Dustin Johnson returns to competitive action at this week's Wells Fargo Championship needing a win to join an elite group that includes some of the game's greatest players. Johnson eyes Wells Fargo win and entry into elite club 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z This ensures this small, elite group of highly successful leaders can then do their job of running the farm as it were. White House Proposes Slashing Tax Rates for Individuals and Businesses 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z "To be in this elite group, it's an honor." Tracy McGrady, Bill Self, Rebecca Lobo are headed to the basketball Hall of Fame 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z Bill Foley, the Golden Knights president and chief executive, said in a statement Monday after the Raiders announcement that the city was joining an elite group of locations with both an NFL and NHL team. Las Vegas beats the odds, and its own past, in landing the Raiders 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z “When I made trials, it really sunk into me that I belong in this elite group of swimmers, and when I swim fast, it’s not a fluke. It’s because I trained hard,” Wittnauer-Lee said. Blaise Wittnauer-Lee becomes first Seattle U swimmer in program history to compete at NCAA Championships 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z The purpose of the event is to build community among the elite group of women. Celebrating 25 years, the Pan African Film Festival honors Alfre Woodard for telling and carrying 'our stories, our spirit' 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z So 10 years later, what became of the elite group of high school football players who were tabbed as the nation’s top 100 prospects? Following the signs 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z “Scientists are seen as an elite group, and perhaps even part of the establishment that so many people voted against in November,” he says. Science march planners: Here’s some unsolicited advice 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z You and Pasadena join an elite group of cities that have refused to cave to the NFL’s wishes. Letters: Welcome to Los Angeles, whoever you are 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Trump is about to join a most elite group, presidents and former presidents. North Carolina editorial roundup 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z The closure of the video-sharing app Vine was met with sadness but some amount of inevitability by an elite group of social media stars who found their six seconds of fame on the app. Vine stars mourn the app that brought them their six seconds of fame 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z The toughest calls, they said, rise to an elite group of executives. Facebook executives feel the heat of content controversies 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z The company, which reports quarterly earnings next week, is one of an elite group of contractors that provides analysts and systems support to the NSA, the Pentagon and other U.S. intelligence bodies. Booz Allen Hamilton Launches External Security Review in Wake of Harold Martin Arrest 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Booz Allen is one of an elite group of contractors that provides analysts and systems support to the NSA, the Pentagon and other U.S. intelligence bodies. Booz Allen Faces More Fallout After NSA Contractor’s Arrest 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z She was the first woman to receive the distinction, joining an elite group that includes Edward R. Murrow and Bob Hope. Agnes Nixon, creator of 'One Life to Live' and 'All My Children,' dies at 93 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The 75th Ranger Regiment is an elite group of light-infantry soldiers specializing in day and night raids often on short-notice combat deployments around the world. First female soldier in Green Beret training fails to complete the course 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z And your thoughtful approach may actually open the candidate pool, since you are less likely to be searching for the small elite group of super professionals that everyone else is competing for as well. How Hiring Managers Can Win the War for Talent 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z I want to do what I can so he knows he was right: God could be a woman ... or an expert onstage, a member of an elite group, you name it. A new way to turn 70: Don’t kick back and relax 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z Only five of those players ever won a single major the following year, and it’s an elite group - Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods. Instead of making history, Spieth trying to ignore it 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Only five of those players ever won a single major the following year, and it’s an elite group — Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods. Instead of making history, Spieth trying to ignore it 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z An elite group of chief executives of major American corporations, Roundtable members collectively have more than $7 trillion in annual revenue and employ nearly 16 million workers. For Trump, Business Leaders Are More Elites to Resist 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Mr Blankfein, the bank's chief executive, went to Rutgers, an institution that is not part of the elite group of US universities known as the Ivy League. Goldman Sachs replaces campus interviews with video - BBC News 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z The first film followed an elite group of magicians called the Four Horsemen who pull off elaborate stunts that often end with the crowd being showered with money. David Copperfield brings his magic to movies for 'Now You See Me 2' 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Nobody else in that elite group has failed to win the title. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray Will Meet in French Open Final 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z Does this indicate the existence of an “old girls’ network,” a small and relatively elite group of women who are sought after for board seats? Where More Women Are on Boards, Executive Pay Is Higher 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z And yet, none of the living members belonging to that elite group of Republican leaders who’ve shared the title appear eager to welcome the real estate mogul to the club. Former GOP nominees won't welcome Trump to the club 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z "I'm quite emotional. When you look at people who've won it twice, to join that elite group is something special." Mark Selby enjoys World Championship and Leicester City double 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Amateur championships last year, he put himself into an elite group. Is golfer Bryson DeChambeau one of a kind or the start of something big? 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z By the time the Oxford graduate was arrested in 1988, he had become one of an elite group of trafficking kings moving drugs by the ton load. How Howard Marks Helped Revolutionize the Drug Trade 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z At 27, he is the youngest of the group, though he joined an elite group two years ago by finishing in the top five at all of the majors. Rickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson all trying to shed next-best title 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z But cool temperatures and gusty winds turned the field upside down, and from that elite group only Woods managed to finish in the top 10. Big Three of Jason Day, Jordan Speith and Rory McIlroy cruising as Masters near 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z In the decade following 2001, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the average rate for this elite group never exceeded 32%. Hillary & Bernie, Tax Fantasists 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The elite group risked its members’ lives but drew fire away from their fellow GIs. Inside the Beltway: John Stossel to moderate Libertarian presidential debate 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z If the legislature approves, Minnesota would join an elite group of states offering such a lavish benefit: only California, New Jersey and Rhode Island provide state employees with such paid leave. Paid leave is a modern family value, and momentum is building state by state 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z The elite group risked their lives, but drew fire away from their fellow GIs. World War II-era Ghost Army up for Congressional Gold Medal and Hollywood movie with Bradley Cooper 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z The elite group assembled to talk ”perspectives and ideas of how to counter Daesh narrative” Mr. Kerry revealed in a minimal tweet on Wednesday, using the lesser known acronym for Islamic State, or ISIS. John Kerry meets with Hollywood moguls seeking ideas to counter the terrorist ‘narrative’ 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Instead, it’s the result of a convoluted price-control program, begun during the 1930s, that enriches an elite group of growers in a handful of states while costing taxpayers on average $11.5 million a year. Your Funny Valentine Candy Pricing 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Digging into the state-level data further, the report found that of the nine states that earned an "A" in 2013, only New York, Pennsylvania, and Utah remain in the elite group in 2015. States Using Most Rigorous Standards In a Decade 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Only an elite group of firefighters like Starling enter active scenes. San Bernardino shooting updates: Medics determined who had survived in 5 seconds 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z He added that he was mindful of the historic nature of his appointment as the first black president at the elite group of liberal arts colleges. New Pitzer College president is first African American to lead a Claremont undergrad campus 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Working-class whites don’t think of themselves as an elite group. America’s self-destructive whites 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z "It's about getting these young ladies exposed to what technology is, and showing them it is nothing that only this elite group of super-smart people can do," says Karen. Young, geeky and black in Memphis - BBC News 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z But Sloan was a musician, too – he was part of the elite group of LA session players known as the Wrecking Crew – and in 1965 he and Barri formed their own group, the Grass Roots. PF Sloan: the 1960s enigma admired by Bob Dylan and Jimmy Webb 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z China applied to join the elite group last year, igniting controversy from Beijing to Washington over the depth of reforms within the world’s second-largest economy. China’s yuan a step closer to joining IMF currency basket 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z But the event was widely mocked as tone-deaf and short on details, with commentators and other musicians criticizing Tidal as primarily benefiting an elite group of celebrities. Jay Z’s Tidal Loses Another Executive 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of triple Formula One world champions on Sunday after winning a thrilling U.S. Hamilton takes third F1 title after U.S. thriller 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z From Antwerp to Zurich, an elite group of track specialists would team up with - or take on - star turns from the world of road cycling in an exhausting schedule of late nights and packed houses. Six-day racing - what's it all about? 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Propaganda works best when a small, elite group controls what everyone else believes through media. America Has Few Choices 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z The Legion d'honneur is France's top accolade for an elite group of people who distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour. British WW2 veterans given France's top honour - BBC News 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z An elite group of films will be making their world premieres, looking to set themselves apart from a pack that this year is more crowded than ever. New York Film Festival could bring Oscar buzz for 'The Walk' and 'Steve Jobs' 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z In World Group playoffs to determine which countries stay in the 16-country elite group, the United States, Switzerland and Czech Republic were among those holding 2-1 leads going into Sunday's reverse singles. Murrays Give Britain a Lead in Davis Cup Final 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z In World Group playoffs to determine which countries stay in the 16-country elite group, the United States, Switzerland and Czech Republic were among those holding 2-1 leads going into Sunday’s reverse singles. Britain, Argentina move to within 1 win of Davis Cup final 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z "I'm obviously flattered and honored to be a part of an elite group of players, legends of our sports," the Serb added. Djokovic plays pantomime villain to cap great season 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z Net income at large corporate law firms increased by around 6% on average in 2014, but that gain came largely from an elite group of firms outperforming the rest. Law Firms Pile on Posh Amenities to Build Up Business 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Not in the elite group of hitters available in the offseaon, the 28-year-old left-handed hitter still figures to be coveted – just as he was at the trade deadline, when Milwaukee peddled him to Baltimore. Chris Davis leads pending free agents aiming to cash in after strong seasons 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Zhou also wants to convince the world that the renminbi deserves a place among the elite group of global reserve currencies, which includes the dollar, euro, yen and pound. China’s Devaluation of Its Currency Was a Call to Action 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z The grueling 7.6 mile race will begin with the first wave of cyclists - the elite group - taking off at 8:35 a.m. More than 600 cyclists set to race up highest Northeast peak 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Thursday’s debates in scenic Cleveland between that elite group of men and women who want to be the next Republican presidential nominee was hardly a snooze fest. More Noise Than Light 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z You could say that Haas might be the next player after Rose who you'd expect to join the elite group of players who have won twice on tour this year. Fantasy Fix: Why Justin Rose is a must-start at the Quicken Loans National: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z Such was his strength, it’s no longer a stretch to imagine Froome soon joining the elite group of seven riders who won three Tours or more. Chris Froome wins Tour de France, takes title for second time in three years 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z Harvard Business School alumni are an elite group on an ambitious career path. More Than Their Mothers, Young Women Plan Career Pauses 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z "To be on that list and mentioned with such an elite group of players is a privilege," he added. Djokovic plans 'many years' of titles 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z The soccer players, who won the World Cup championship Sunday, join a small, elite group of female athletes so honored. Ticker-tape parade for women's soccer champs part of grand tradition 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z If you rewind even a few years, only an elite group had direct access to world leaders or subject matter experts. Dick Costolo: why tech firms are set to face complex ethical issues 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Veterans are an elite group that must show a certain level of intelligence just to get into the military. For Veterans to Prosper in STEM Workforce, Employers Need to Help With Post-Military Transition 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Yet it is a bigger victory for Swift, who in the last 12 months joined an elite group of artists who wield considerable clout in the music industry. Apple royalties U-turn: is Taylor Swift the most powerful woman in music? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z But they also restricted access to the biggest rewards — like a $5,000 investment in a rising social media company becoming worth $5 million when it goes public — to an elite group. Equity crowdfunding lets start-ups sell shares to average Joe or Jane 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z If the measure is defeated, Hong Kong will keep its current system, in which a small, elite group of about 1,200 selects the chief executive. Hong Kong Election Plan Appears Unlikely to Win Lawmakers’ Approval 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z For years, he held a prime spot on China's Politburo Standing Committee - the elite group at the very top of the government pyramid. The fall of Zhou Yongkang illustrated - BBC News 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Among the new members of that elite group are: Aircraft Maintenance Entrepreneur Among Latest China Billionaires 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Among that elite group, packaged goods giant P&G trimmed back the most, slashing its spending by more than 14% to $2.6 billion. What's Behind The Tsunami Of Media Agency Reviews 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z More countries are putting resources into their programs, but the women’s game is still one where a small elite group sits at the top jostling for position while everyone else plays catch up. 'As a whole, we're the best': can Canada's women really win the World Cup? 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z The move would mean the yuan joins an elite group of currencies including the US dollar, euro, pound and Japanese yen. China's yuan may get reserve status this year - BBC News 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z His encouragement of the poor unnerved El Salvador’s small, super-wealthy and ultra-conservative elite group of landowners and coffee tycoons who controlled the country and wanted him eliminated. Slain Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero beatified in crowded ceremony 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z Joining P&G is like joining an elite group of leaders. 10 Unforgettable Quotes from Successful Former P&G Leaders 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z But, he said, climbing the mountain is a chance to join an elite group. After Nepal disasters, more climbers eye Chinese route to Everest 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z Hallward-Driemeier is part of an elite group known in legal circles as the Supreme Court bar, which consists of a few dozen lawyers in the country. Five lawyers take on history in Supreme Court gay marriage case 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z Sixteen months after going live, the insurance company Oscar has joined the elite group of start-ups known as unicorns, or those with billion-dollar valuations. Oscar, a Health Insurance Start-Up, Valued at $1.5 Billion 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Not to be overlooked is Bubba Watson, the defending champion who is on the cusp of joining an elite group of his own. A big moment awaits Rory McIlroy _ and Woods _ at Masters 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Singer Brenda Lee announced the artists who will be welcomed into the elite group at a special ceremony in Nashville later this year. Oak Ridge Boys, Browns, Grady Martin named country music inductees 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Traditional hunters are an elite group in Sierra Leonean rural society. The hunters breaking an Ebola ban on bushmeat 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z Certainly Kentucky is included in that elite group. March Madness Teamwork Lessons We Can Use in Business 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z The elite group completed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Navy Records Released for the 'American Sniper' 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z Four years later, he goes to the Masters on the cusp of joining the most elite group in golf history. A big moment awaits Rory McIlroy _ and Woods _ at Masters 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z First, a storyline inserted into Arrow that has Diggle acquiring an ancient ring of cosmic power and joining an elite group of space aliens feels like a bridge too far. 'Arrow' Actor Admits He Could Become Green Lantern, But Should He? 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z “I’m so grateful to be standing here as a champion for the fifth time, and to be in the elite group of players,” Djokovic said. Novak Djokovic wins fifth Australian Open title, denies Andy Murray his first 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z The Seattle Seahawks defense isn’t just an elite group—it also matches up perfectly with its Super Bowl opponent. Seahawks vs. Patriots: What the national media say about Super Bowl 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z Brees belongs to an elite group that proves how a quality quarterback can compensate for many of a franchise's flaws. New Bears general manager has experience rebuilding team from adversity 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z This current crop of players helped Gaters reach her 1,000th career win in November — placing her among an elite group of coaches at any level of basketball. Ms. Gaters' girls: Coach drives for wins, on court and off 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z When Mangalyaan settled successfully into Mars orbit on 24 September, India joined the elite group of nations with the ambition and technical capability to explore the Solar System. 365 days: Nature's 10 That elite group represents about the top 8% of American households. Hillary Clinton is millionaires' top choice in 2016 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z If Land makes the summit, he would join an elite group of about 5,000 people in the world and 500 from the U.S. to make it to the top and survive. Fond du Lac man climbing in death zone for hospice 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z He says an “elite group of mujahedeen,” or holy warriors, were killed in the U.S. raid. Yemen’s al-Qaida threatens US hostage in new video 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Coast Guard are probing an elite group of Los Angeles firefighters at the city's port to determine whether federal licensing records were falsified for crew members assigned to large fireboats, The Times has learned. Federal investigators probing elite LAFD fireboat unit 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z The minimum net worth needed to join this elite group rose to $510 million, up from $400 million a year ago. Africa's 50 Richest 2014 Worth A Combined $111 Billion, Up Nearly 7 Percent From A Year Ago 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Private equity investments. The allure of this asset class is the promise of high returns and the cachet of being part of an elite group. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Investments 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z The vast majority of this elite group felt that their most important paper was indeed one of their most-cited ones. Bibliometrics: Is your most cited work your best? 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z There is an elite group of sophisticated life insurance producers who are now operating as wealth management practitioners. From Life Insurance Agents To Wealth Managers 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z The commandos, an elite group within the marines, proudly note that they have deployed on active engagements every year since the second world war, bar 1968. In the Californian desert, UK and US forces crave 'a crack at the headcutters' 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z While the typical doctor earned only about $1,750 from August to December 2013, a more elite group brought in considerably more for such activities, the data shows. Financial Ties Between Doctors and Health Care Firms Detailed 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The richest Americans got wealthier again this year, and so did an elite group within The Forbes 400: women. The Richest Women In America 2014 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z The transformative promise of the internet was that it would shift control of the media agenda away from an elite group of editors to the public as a whole. The Emma Watson nude pictures hoax shames our ‘news’ culture 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The results, which the team of scientists reported in the September issue of Animal Behaviour, showed first that there was an elite group among the foraging bees. No Glass Ceiling for Worker Bees 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z You play as one of an elite group of “Guardians,” a band of super-soldier warriors, defending humanity from various hostile alien races. Destiny Launch Guide: 16 Facts to Get You Ready for the Game 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z An elite group of stylish young women, the North Korean cheerleading team is, as an account from Chinese radio puts it, “pretty in a natural way, self-disciplined and well-organized.” Wrestling and Cheerleading for North Korea's Kim Jong Un 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z It's a dangerous job for an elite group of highly-trained men and women. Into the fire with the 'smokejumpers' 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z It’s happened in computing; for example, mainframe computers were the province of an elite group but now, through smart phones, computers reach billions. Disruption In Higher Ed Is Growing, But Not Instantaneous 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Inside the low building that's adjacent, an elite group of athletes is chugging through workouts this July morning, with a good number of trainers in gray T-shirts sprinkled around a gym floor. Unbreakable Performance caters to pros, but 'civilians' are welcome 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z But the goal is to eventually move out, get accreditation and become one of a small, elite group of museums in the state. Ocean Springs Museum of History asks for funds 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z “It’s time to say, ‘Hey, this is what he was doing when he was killed — he was in charge of an elite group.’ Legendary Marine Maj. Zembiec, the ‘Lion of Fallujah,’ died in the service of the CIA Soon after the financial crisis, Congress created an elite group to hunt down risks that might cause another global collapse. Risk Council Faces 'Litmus Test' on Overhaul for Money Market Funds 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Most people in that elite group, Rank told me, will spend at least part of their careers among the truly affluent, earning more than $250,000 a year. It’s Official: The Boomerang Kids Won’t Leave 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z Open is all he needs to join that elite group of five players with the career Grand Slam. U.S. Open first round in progress at Pinehurst No. 2 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Goodman not only is the last amateur to win one of the four current majors, he joined an elite group at North Shore in 1933 by winning the “professional” championship before winning the “amateur” championship. 5 amateurs to win the US Open 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z The platform soon became “a plaything of an elite group of Russian internet professionals” — journalists, techies and other notables who spread the platform to the masses. Whatever happened to Livejournal, anyway? "I'm always striving to be in that elite group in the NFL, not in pay but as a player," Kaepernick said. 49ers QB Kaepernick receives six-year extension 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z In the coming months, Holley and Manumaleuna will vie for spots on their team’s final roster - and for a spot in that elite group of Alaskans who have played in the NFL. 2 former Anchorage standouts sign NFL pacts 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z She joins an elite group; only 5 percent of the Army National Guard’s 5,763 pilots are women. Pilot who dreamed of flying makes history, becomes first woman to fly for the D.C. National Guard Those Fulbrighters chosen according to standards of academic excellence may seem to be an elite group, but their presence on campuses from North Dakota State to Notre Dame is thoroughly democratic. International disaster in the making: Inside Obama’s under-the-radar plan to eviscerate the Fulbright program 2014-05-11T16:00:00Z Days later its news snippets and celebrity gossip, sourced mostly from an elite group of its readers, among them politicians, celebrities and journalists divulging their secrets, begin percolating through other outlets. A Gossipy Newsletter Aims Higher 2014-04-14T00:57:34Z Paul Klane, a father of two, was headhunted to be a part of the elite group that would be able to reboot the internet in case of a major cybersecurity crisis. This Man Has a Key That Can Shut Down the Entire Internet 2014-03-17T19:58:48Z Although the elite group was not well known outside hacking circles, its members have spawned more than a dozen companies, mainly in security. Elite security posse fostered founders of WhatsApp, Napster 2014-03-07T11:14:51Z Many of the individuals suffered from infections and physical impairment, and none showed convincing evidence for previous war wounds - hardly the picture of an elite group of Viking warriors. Viking skeletons go on display 2014-03-06T05:38:01Z Sequoia is part of an elite group of funds whose results stand out from the pack, investors say. UPDATE 1-With WhatsApp deal, Sequoia Capital burnishes reputation 2014-02-21T07:41:24Z We eventually found ourselves amongst the elite group of four teams of five, competing in the final round in Washington, DC. So long, Ben Bernanke 2014-01-31T00:35:17Z His recent results saw him enter the elite group of seven slalom racers who get the best start numbers each race. Norway’s Kristoffersen Wins World Cup Slalom Race 2014-01-29T05:39:36Z In between he was among an elite group of German athletes to be named for the Olympics as the traditional winter sports powerhouse aims to finish among the top three nations in the medals table. Peerless Loch to lead German medal charge 2014-01-13T17:00:49Z The Treasury Counsel - an elite group of barristers appointed by the attorney general to prosecute the most serious crimes - has criticised the plans. Lawyers stage legal aid cuts action 2014-01-06T01:23:57Z India will enter an elite group that includes the United States, Europe and Russia if Isro's spacecraft reaches the Red Planet. Reflections of 2013 2013-12-31T01:55:17Z Team Schaft, an elite group of former Tokyo University roboticists whose company was recently acquired by Google, is one of the favorites to win the Pentagon’s Darpa Robotics Challenge 2013 Trials. By Sci-Fi Standards, Newest Robots May Disappoint 2013-12-21T02:29:39Z According to IRS data on the top 400 tax returns, the average in that elite group was about $48 million. Mark Zuckerberg's $2 Billion Tax Bill 2013-12-20T13:33:00Z Murray’s elite group plays tennis for only two hours per day, rather than the six that is customary in Florida’s renowned tennis academies. Mean Streets to Hardcourts for Chicago Youth Tennis Program 2013-12-13T02:31:56Z The tech giant joins an elite group of three other companies trading on major exchanges with stock values of more than $1,000 — Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, Priceline, and Pork processor Seaboard, USA Today . Google Stock Hits All-Time High 2013-10-18T16:35:30Z The so-called "golden triangle" of UK universities - Oxford, Cambridge and leading London institutions - is seen as a breakaway elite group, with these universities consolidating their international reputations. London top city in university table 2013-10-02T21:07:58Z The Great North Run got under way in Newcastle with the elite group of women. Great North Run 2013 in pictures 2013-09-15T15:36:55Z At 29 years old, al-Sabah joined the I.O.C. after his father’s death and was among the youngest members ever in the elite group. Kuwaiti Sheik’s Influence in Olympic World Grows 2013-09-05T20:27:58Z The lesions appeared on brain scans of an elite group of U-2 high altitude reconnaissance aircraft pilots, of whom there are fewer than 200 in the U.S. Flying high-altitude spy planes tied to brain lesions 2013-08-23T16:31:12Z That was evident as he surged ahead of an elite group of rivals as soon as he got within the ropes outlining the finish area. Swimmers From Trojan Swim Club Win Gold at Worlds 2013-07-20T17:10:41Z The most secretive of the NSA’s programs is Tailored Access Operations, or TAO, an elite group of 200 hackers who break into foreign computer networks. Snowden's Access to NSA's Deepest Secrets Disputed 2013-07-18T23:45:56Z Holden and Donovan, however, are here, playing in the searing heat and hoping to show that they are worthy of a permanent elevation to the elite group. On Soccer: Every U.S. Game Counts for Holden and Donovan 2013-07-17T16:12:03Z This pioneering, elite group of theoretical scientists were turned into asylum seekers. The scientists who escaped the Nazis 2013-07-16T23:16:22Z Chinese firms may also subscribe to a supersized vision of the industry in which an elite group of ports caters to a new generation of mega-vessels. China’s foreign ports: The new masters and commanders 2013-06-06T15:01:30Z It is hard to imagine viewings of this display causing concerns in Brazil between now and Sunday, or among any of the world's elite group between now and next summer. England's style more slumber than Samba 2013-05-30T08:24:07Z This places Poland in the elite group of countries performing such transplants. Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury 2013-05-23T05:16:05Z Now success is shared between an elite group of super clubs. Champions League proves the era of super clubs has begun 2013-05-21T10:47:11Z But the incident also highlighted the arbitrary nature of how we decide which students are so superior academically that they are essentially funneled into an elite group of with a specialized, advanced curriculum. The Illusion of the ‘Gifted’ Child 2013-04-25T09:45:34Z But the incident also highlighted the arbitrary nature of how we decide which students are so superior academically that they are essentially funnelled into an elite group of with a specialized, advanced curriculum. The Illusion of the 'Gifted' Child 2013-04-25T10:50:22Z He is part of an elite group of test pilots who took the untried - and sometimes deadly - theories of aeroplane designers down the runway and into the sky. Captain 'Winkle' Brown: Is he the greatest pilot ever? 2013-04-23T10:46:22Z Those that do join an elite group: 'the Giants of the Road'. Blood, sweat and gears: the Tour de France in pictures 2013-04-20T18:00:01Z Keys wrote on a personal blog and on a Reuters blog that he had previously obtained access to an elite group of hackers, including one known as Sabu. Reuters staffer accused of aiding hackers maintains innocence: lawyer 2013-03-16T01:58:53Z We will ensure that Americans are able to pick their own representatives, and we will not let an elite group in Washington decide what’s best for everyone in the country. Why the Tea Party Is Here to Stay 2013-02-27T18:27:39Z It is an elite group, making up less than 10 percent of the population. Happiness Means Being Just Rushed Enough 2013-02-19T14:45:00.290Z In the elite group, reigning champions the Czech Republic are already in the semis after a 4-0 shellacking of Australia. Roberto Mancini glum as City come off second best in Manchester 2013-02-12T14:04:26Z "Being in such an elite group of American ice dancers from the past and seeing that we belong with them, it's special," White said. Davis-White Match U.S. Record With 5th Dance Title 2013-01-27T00:49:09Z Of this elite group, only Swings is likely to be in the hunt for medals in 2020. Seven sports bidding for a 2020 place 2013-01-02T06:26:46Z The super-rich in the Spectrem survey comprise a more elite group than those signing the patriots letter asking for higher taxes for the good of the country. 5 Career Paths to the Millionaire’s Club 2012-11-27T16:00:16Z “To be able to join this elite group and say that I’m a champion in Nascar means a lot,” Penske said. Brad Keselowski Wins Nascar’s Sprint Cup Title 2012-11-19T03:11:07Z Teams that do not continue to build points lose their position in the WorldTour, the elite group of teams allowed to race in the top events like the Tour de France. Cycling’s New Path, to a Clean Sport, Must Continue 2012-10-15T15:40:21Z But LinkedIn makes much of its money by charging an elite group of corporate recruiters big money for the right to sift through member profiles, hunting for great candidates to hire. Why You Suddenly Can't Resist Updating Your LinkedIn Profile 2012-10-12T14:46:16Z Many of the world's top sports venues already enjoy the considerable benefits and prestige secured through a naming rights agreement and this partnership with Emirates puts us firmly in that elite group. Emirates in £5m venue name deal 2012-09-28T13:34:37Z We scientists must recognize that, to the public and politicians, we are a privileged and elite group. We must be open about our mistakes 2012-09-05T17:20:07.960Z But, Mr Schwarz suggested, the discovery that western boxelder bugs are able to use the power of the sun without relying on plants places them in an elite group. Bugs sunbathe to 'stay healthy' 2012-08-22T08:08:03Z Prosecutors said Shibin was among an elite group whose skills were needed to negotiate ransoms. Somali pirate negotiator receives 12 life sentences in U.S. court 2012-08-14T00:28:47Z It kind of feels like we're part of an elite group of athletes, not just tennis players, but guys we idolize like Carl Lewis. Tennis: Bryan twins target Rio gold 2012-08-06T12:26:44Z And it should be happy to be part of that elite group. PGA Championship Is What It Is: A Major We All Would Love To Win 2012-07-31T04:00:00Z It comes from an elite group of people,” said Mr. Hamid. Egyptian Combats Both Army and Islamists 2012-07-18T21:25:26Z That put him in an elite group, though nowhere near the prestigious group of names on the claret jug. Time is not on Westwood's side much longer 2012-07-17T16:53:08Z She was also named to Google’s operating committee, an elite group of executives that oversees every major product launch and decision. Marissa Mayer Named Yahoo! CEO: New Most Powerful Woman In Tech? 2012-07-16T20:53:31Z He is rock royalty, one of that elite group of British musicians, like Sir Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones, who can still pack out a stadium. Sir Elton pins his hopes on love 2012-07-16T05:33:43Z It was a highly specialized, elite group of individuals. Interview with Bob Willitts, executive at Barquin International 2012-07-16T02:29:07Z “It’s like an elite group of players within the U.S,” said Ross Mahoney, the Capitals’ director of amateur scouting. Four young Capitals used to playing together for U.S. National Team Development Program 2012-07-09T00:31:03Z Lancaster makes seven changes from the 32-strong elite group he named six months ago. England coach Stuart Lancaster makes seven changes to elite squad 2012-07-05T11:14:19Z “The fact that my buddy would take on a beginner, he had two or three Olympic hopefuls he was training, he brought him right into the elite group of people.” London 2012: Diver Logan Shinholser eyes Olympics after late entry into sport 2012-06-17T00:36:08Z When Mr. Broad received his college degree, he was in an elite group of less than 10%. Challenging Eli Broad’s school memories 2012-06-11T09:00:00Z Reddam is trying to keep an even keel in the final days before his horse attempts to join an elite group that includes Secretariat, Citation and Affirmed. Reddam puts study of knowledge to work in racing 2012-06-07T07:58:09Z “The Goon Squad is a very elite group,” Desmond told me. Nats Goon Squad gets t-shirts 2012-05-17T21:30:00Z Wood has gathered 30,000 specimens and ranks within the top 2% of collectors, an elite group that has contributed much of what is known about the diversity and distribution of plants. Superstars of botany: Rare specimens 2012-04-25T17:20:33.787Z Her amazing career accomplishments are among an elite group of leaders. Tennessee's Summitt steps aside 2012-04-19T03:11:04Z But the people to watch are an elite group of former company insiders. Ex-Facebook insiders building next wave of Silicon Valley firms 2012-04-07T02:05:00Z China's Internet censorship efforts were once little-known outside an elite group of politically minded users, and rarely acknowledged by authorities. China Censor Rule Sparks Wave of Comment 2012-04-02T15:49:02Z It is an elite group in which tycoons are heavily represented but that also includes members of the Legislature and of the National People’s Congress in Beijing. In Hong Kong Vote, Some Chinese See Enviable Openness 2012-03-16T23:48:38Z The company rents locations, manages an elite group of vetted instructors and charges students $19 a class, offering discounts for larger packages. DealBook: Giving Some Muscle to a Growing Fitness Trend 2012-03-08T23:50:12Z Rick Perry — and an elite group of other veteran politicians — can thank Government Code 813.503 for the lucrative pension benefits they are allowed to collect without leaving office. The Texas Tribune: Perry?s On-the-Job Retirement Lifts Pension Perk From Shadows 2012-02-25T18:47:45Z It sees itself as an elite group of “country lawyers” for glittering urban professionals with lots to gain — or lose. In Casey Greenfield?s Personal Custody Fight, the Makings of a Public Expert 2012-02-18T04:17:06Z The animals join an elite group of mammals known to adapt a vocal sound in response to the environment that includes humans, bats and whales. Goat kids can develop 'accents' 2012-02-16T13:17:12Z The Indian navy last week took command of a Russian Nerpa nuclear submarine, renamed INS Chakra-II, at the Russian port of Vladivostok, propelling India into an elite group of countries operating underwater nuclear-powered vessels. India Upgrades Military to Match China 2012-02-09T05:45:00Z "He's only the fifth player to be named on a multiple basis as MVP of the Super Bowl, and he joins a pretty elite group of quarterbacks that achieved that," he said. Eli Manning enters elite company but no bragging with brother 2012-02-06T16:55:38Z Mr. Perry’s high salary puts him in an elite group of 189 employees who are making at least $100,000 annually while simultaneously drawing a state pension, according to figures provided by the state comptroller. The Texas Tribune: Perry?s On-the-Job Retirement Lifts Pension Perk From Shadows 2012-02-25T18:47:45Z At the same time, the valuations of an elite group of social-networking companies soared. DealBook: Private Exchanges Losing Goose That Laid Golden Egg 2012-02-03T02:47:52Z These are blunt comments, and they exemplify the dark side of Silicon Valley: that an elite group of power brokers, exemplified by Arrington, is totally ignorant of the hurdles faced by minority groups. The Face of Success, Part 4: Blacks in Silicon Valley 2012-02-02T17:09:00Z I omitted U-Md. from the Berkeley article mainly because the article focused on an elite group of public universities that most closely resemble the Ivy League institutions and are considered leaders in their sector. Berkeley and the public Ivies: Five lingering questions 2012-01-03T14:24:00Z Members of a more elite group, the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, have increased their payments for at least 25 years running. Why the U.S. May Be Your Best Bet 2012-01-03T00:07:10Z "It definitely puts you in an elite group of people in college football." LSU's Mathieu's Heisman hopes won't end this year 2011-12-09T19:03:11Z A recent survey by marketing firm HNW Inc. found that half of the nation's richest 1 percent "don't see themselves as being part of that elite group." Insight: Why Wall Street still doesn't get it 2011-11-18T12:04:21Z He is among an elite group of mountain climbers who are not only devising new routes and making first ascents, but also speeding up established routes in stunning times. A New Rush for Mountain Climbers: To the Top 2011-10-15T17:08:01Z Even among the elite group of billionaire hedge fund managers, Mr. Paulson is distinctive, and not only because he appears to be the richest. Common Sense: John Paulson?s Golden Touch Turns Leaden 2011-10-14T20:20:46Z Founded by army special forces deserters, the Zetas were once an elite group concentrated in northern Mexico who acted as the armed wing of the Gulf Cartel. Mexico links Veracruz slayings to top drug kingpin 2011-10-07T20:52:54Z The top 100 on the points list are all in the field and from that elite group, 70 will move onto the BMW Championship in two weeks. PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: Deutsche Bank Championship 2011-08-23T04:00:00Z Johnson is in that elite group of players who expect to win every year, no matter how much harder that has become these days on the PGA Tour. Johnson states case as America's best young player 2011-08-28T21:32:08Z Goldman didn't specify how much the raise was but said this was the first base pay increase for that elite group since the company's initial public offering in 1999. In U.K., Goldman Recalls Pay Rise 2011-08-26T00:58:50Z West Bromwich Albion have tested two of that elite group already and twice been beaten by late goals. Chelsea manager shrugs off heckles and looks to rectify familiar faults 2011-08-21T21:59:02Z The report was issued as Indians increasingly questioned the growing wealth and power amassed by a small elite group. India?s Iron Ore Industry Is Called Graft-Ridden 2011-08-01T22:53:45Z It's among an elite group of studios that can say they'll ship a game "when it's done" because quality is more important than the schedule. Big owner plays well for Seattle's ArenaNet 2011-07-18T05:18:03Z With a record-setting performance in the major billed as golf's toughest test, McIlroy has emerged as the favorite to join an elite group of players to win the U.S. Spotlight is on U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy at British Open | Golf 2011-07-13T03:25:03Z With one more solid round, Stricker would join an elite group. Stricker takes 2-stroke lead in Deere Classic 2011-07-09T23:40:30Z With more than 200 million accounts, Twitter is part of an elite group of social Web start-ups that have flourished in recent years by rapidly attracting users. DealBook: Investment Values Twitter at $8 Billion 2011-07-07T22:43:35Z Young, ambitious state institutions such as George Mason are playing a desperate game of catch-up against an elite group of older universities with billion-dollar endowments and a long tradition of giving. Public colleges tap private funds as state support dwindles 2011-07-02T20:08:00Z Even among millionaires, wealth grew more concentrated: The super-rich represented fewer than 1 percent of millionaires, yet held more than a third of that elite group's wealth. Asia surpasses Europe in millionaires and wealth 2011-06-22T14:41:52Z He oversaw the university's development as a member of an elite group of institutions committed to research. NI people on Queen's honours list 2011-06-11T08:29:04Z Artists were considered an elite group who enjoyed the patronage of the royals in pre-Independence India. Iconic artist 2011-06-09T14:52:23Z And now it's more important than ever to be in that elite group. Top 50 in the world the 'golden ticket' in golf 2011-05-24T19:46:21Z When went public 12 years ago this month, an elite group of 221 executives controlled the strategy and shares of the investment bank. DealBook: A Once-Tight Flock at Goldman, Now Scattered 2011-05-17T01:18:10Z He'll join an elite group Wednesday when he is part of the 2011 class inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame. WIAA Hall of Fame welcoming Class of 2011 2011-05-11T02:46:04Z The divers are part an elite group of Chinese sportsmen and women who live almost their entire sporting lives inside the system. Inside the system 2011-04-21T07:43:53Z They are both members of an elite group known as the 30-30 Club. Five Stocks Top the Rest in My Elite 30-30 Club: John Dorfman 2011-04-10T23:14:20Z In February, Zuckerberg was among a small, elite group of tech-industry CEOs at a private dinner with President Obama in northern California. Social Media: Facebook Cozies Up to Obama and Congress 2011-04-01T09:50:00Z Osborne said that it would be the lowest in the G7 elite group of industrialised countries. Budget 2011: Tax breaks for businesses to boost brand Made in Britain 2011-03-23T20:02:16Z He was the most dazzling, eye-catching presence outside the elite group of drivers and a good result in this season's opening race will be a welcome distraction from the terrible events in his homeland. Home is where the heart is for Japan's Kamui Kobayashi 2011-03-20T00:07:02Z Among that elite group, only Lysacek is a Sullivan Award winner. Cinquanta wants world skate to remain in Japan, eyeing October 2011-03-16T19:27:00Z In achieving that it joined an elite group of entertainment releases to reach the billion dollar mark. Black Ops best selling game ever 2011-03-14T13:16:40Z Their ability to understand this need to co-operate, evident from this footage, puts elephants in what the scientists described as an "elite group" of intelligent and socially complex animals. VIDEO: Elephants know how to co-operate 2011-03-07T20:11:23Z Elephants' apparent grasp of the need to co-operate shows, scientists say, that they belong in an "elite group" of intelligent, socially complex animals. Elephants are team players, scientists reveal 2011-03-07T20:12:10Z The Army Special Forces —known as the Green Berets — are an elite group trained in foreign languages and cultures and weapons. American Held in Pakistan Shootings Worked With the C.I.A. 2011-02-21T17:30:33Z They are known among Norwegian cynics as the "golden skirts": an elite group of 70 women in the Scandinavian nation occupy more than 300 seats on corporate boards. UK lags behind Nordic nations in equality for female executives 2011-02-20T00:06:02Z “But there is no sense of an elite group.” Elite Institutions Are Tested on Diversity 2011-02-06T21:36:52Z Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is playing in his third Super Bowl and could join an elite group as only the fifth quarterback to have won three or more championships. Packers favourites for Super Bowl 2011-02-04T16:25:27Z If Ward joins that elite group, he’ll have his ticket punched to Canton. Smith: Ward's revered by teammates, but will Hall voters? 2011-02-04T00:48:21Z I really believe this, he deserves mention among that elite group of college basketball point guards because that's what he is. Arizona coach Sean Miller on Isaiah Thomas: "When he has the ball in his hands, a lot of bad things happen for you" 2011-01-21T08:06:04Z Qin was a bit nervous to be addressing such an elite group. Hu's State Visit: The Battle Between China's Fierce and Friendly Faces 2011-01-19T08:15:00Z Health and beauty products chain Boots shrugged off the December snow to join the elite group of high street winners over the festive season. Boots joins Christmas winners 2011-01-17T13:08:28Z Yet only about 12 percent of the men and women studied fell into this elite group. Work Out Now, Weigh Less in Middle Age 2010-12-14T22:51:00Z In doing so it joins an elite group of entertainment releases to reach the billion dollar mark. Call of Duty: Black Ops sets $1bn sales record 2010-12-22T10:36:38Z Now much thinner, Karl is nearly part of an elite group. Bobcats deny Karl 1,000th win, beat Nuggets 100-98 2010-12-08T02:51:00Z If you back up your social data, you're in an even more elite group. How to Back Up Your Social Media Accounts 2010-10-06T08:08:00Z All four of those named today thoroughly deserve the accolade and of being part of the elite group that form the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in association with Fica. Heyhoe-Flint inducted into Hall of Fame 2010-10-06T09:11:00Z Most of the victories by F.C.S. teams come from an elite group. James Madison?s Win Over Virginia Tech Shows Rewards for F.C.S. 2010-09-24T19:44:00Z Social Blade, a site that tracks social media, says Ms. Vernon is now the top female Digger, and ranks her No. 15 in an elite group that is informally known as the Power Diggers. Can Digg Find Its Way in the Crowd? 2010-09-18T21:16:00Z For years the company catered to an elite group of customers who wanted custom-made instruments. A Second Product Line Revives a Struggling Guitar Maker 2010-08-17T14:31:00Z Among the 155 international, national and local racers, the elite group racing in sleek surf skis included the two-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Barton. Veterans Compete in Mayor?s Cup Kayak Race 2010-08-15T03:19:00Z Despite having joined an elite group of gold medal winners, Turner prefers to remain realistic about his achievements. European champion Andy Turner is ready for life in the spotlight 2010-08-13T23:01:00Z Almost removed from the outside world, Farah trains with an elite group of Kenyan runners at high altitude. Mo Farah reaches European summit via training in Kenya's mountains 2010-08-01T21:01:00Z It might also hasten the closure of some tracks outside the elite group, and see significant structural changes to the racing calendar to maximise its appeal to broadcasters. British racing plans 'premier league' style revolution 2010-07-21T21:30:00Z Most of the patrons are drawn from an elite group of high-beam artists, namely ironworkers laboring hundreds of feet above the street. Lunch Shop for Ironworkers Rises With Skyscraper 2010-06-17T01:32:00Z “It would sweep a whole chunk of the upper-middle class into what used to be a fairly elite group.” Wealth Matters: Confusion Over Estate Tax Keeps Advisers Busy 2010-06-11T23:40:00Z But it belongs to an elite group of countries with something former U.S. coach Bob Gansler calls "soccer heritage, countries beyond tradition." Opening day for South Africa 2010 2010-06-11T07:01:00Z One of these guys is four wins away from joining the likes of Hall of Famers Johnny Bower, Terry Sawchuk and Ken Dryden among a very elite group. Duff: Unheralded goalies take spotlight in Cup finals 2010-05-27T01:59:00Z Politicians "represent a very small elite group of people, not the general public," he says. Britain's Election is Over, but the Struggle to Form a Government is Only Just Beginning 2010-05-07T11:10:00Z Passes were misplaced; far too often for a side that would like to believe it merits a place among that elite group of European clubs. Even with all their riches, City will be far poorer for this failure 2010-05-06T00:15:00Z Financially, the World Cup had revealed the distance between the ICC's 10 Test-playing nations and its Associate teams—the countries, like Ireland, which sit below the elite group. Irish Cricket Seeks World Status 2010-04-29T07:39:00Z The first time Gary Gensler met with an elite group of Wall Street moguls in a private room at the Willard Hotel, they did not pay him any mind. An Ex-Goldman Man Goes After Derivatives 2010-04-22T08:00:00Z On Feb. 10, Curry joined another elite group, finishing with 36 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen Curry Brings Hope to Beleaguered Warriors 2010-04-03T04:07:00Z But he never abandoned surfing, and made regular visits to Hawaii in the 1960s to ride dangerously large waves that only an elite group of surfers had conquered. Kit Horn, Pioneer Surfer, Dies at 80 2010-04-03T04:47:00Z This doesn't seem like a big deal until you consider that half of California's income tax revenue is from a stunningly elite group of some 142,000 taxpayers. Not Hiring (In California) 2010-03-24T23:00:00Z You and your elite group fight to defeat and re-write it. Michelle Obama: Why I'm Fighting Childhood Obesity 2010-03-12T22:36:00Z Izzo has been pushing his program to join the elite group of teams in college basketball and it is debatable whether he has already reached his goal. MSU's Izzo usually makes the right moves in March 2010-03-15T20:20:00Z Just how much Mr Lebedev is willing to spend to gain influence with this elite group is key. Independent day 2010-03-10T23:47:00Z The Houthis are Zaydis, an offshoot of Shiite Islam, and also belong to an elite group whose members long ruled much of Yemen. 2010-02-12T02:21:00Z An elite group of 70 women hold more than 300 board seats, according to the Center for Corporate Diversity. 2010-01-29T05:01:00Z A decade ago, Americans would not have been included in that elite group. 2010-01-24T07:13:00Z The elite group in town, as in the village, was the intelligentsia. Area Handbook for Bulgaria Hoxha has regarded the security police as an elite group, and they have been the mainstay of his power. Area Handbook for Albania The consciousness based on symbolic models is requested in any situation when an elite group is necessary. The Brain, A Decoded Enigma While he read the great book he remembered what Brook had told him about his noble heritage, and the emergence of the elite group of people, that followed the global devastation long ago. Scorched Earth The elite group was the village intelligentsia—the teacher, doctor, priest, mayor, and other officials who had more than an elementary education. Area Handbook for Bulgaria |
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