Usage examples of "jockey for position" in English with translation to Portuguese

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Do you think he is good for the position? Você acha que ele é adequado para o cargo?
I wouldn't like to be in his position, for all his wealth. Eu não queria estar no lugar dele, com toda essa riqueza.
Economic development is important for Africa. Desenvolvimento econômico é importante para a África.
He wasn't in a position to give any interview. Eu não estou em condições de dar nenhuma entrevista.
I think it's time for me to discuss the matter with him. Eu acho que é hora de eu discutir o assunto com ele.
If I were in your position, I probably wouldn't know what to do. Se eu estivesse em sua posição, provavelmente não saberia o que fazer.
You really have an ear for music. Você realmente tem ouvido para música.
You are not in a position to defend yourself. Você não está em condições de defender-se.
I bought it for about twelve dollars. Eu o comprei por cerca de 12 dólares.
José is not in a position to speak right now; please call later. José não está em condições de falar agora; ligue mais tarde.
Tom was detained for questioning. Tom foi detido para interrogatório.
His position enabled him to do so. Sua posição permitiu que ele fizesse isso.
That couple was made for each other. Este casal foi feito um para o outro.
You are not in a legal position to demand anything. Você não está em condições legais de exigir nada.
I'm a person who lives for the moment. Sou uma pessoa que vive o agora.
Do not set the console other than in the vertical or horizontal position. Não coloque o console em outra posição que não seja vertical ou horizontal.
Do you have anything for a cold? Você tem alguma coisa para gripe?
I'm not in a position to accept it. Eu não estou em condições de aceitar.
This is exactly what I've been looking for. É exatamente por isto que eu estive procurando.
You are not in a position to ask for anything. Você não está em condições de pedir nada.
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