Word: demeanor
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Colorado. He recalls that Carruth, who majored in English, shied away from bars, preferring to read or attend the theater. Carruth also avoided the media, often refusing to give any interviews. "In our family, an empty wagon makes the most noise," says his mother Theodry Carruth, explaining his quiet demeanor. She claims he was ready to turn himself in but "fled because he got poor legal advice and he was scared." The Panthers took a harsher view of Carruth's actions and released him. "This thing is beyond football," says coach George Seifert. "Look at the lives that have been...
Gergen, an former adviser to both Republican Democratic presidents, also talked about McCain's "crusty demeanor," which he suggested was inherited from the candidate's father and grandfather, who were both also named John McCain and who both served as four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy...
McCain capitalized on the "crusty demeanor" Gergen says he inherited, and repeatedly joked with the audience at his own expense...
Northeastern never did regain the lead in the contest, but when Huskies' wingers Brian Cummings and Billy Newson notched two late third-period goals within 17 seconds of each other, the demeanor of the game changed...
...remember when I first arrived at Harvard, there was this kid from a small town in Maine who lived downstairs from me in Mass Hall. Something about his open, genuine and honest demeanor earned him the respect of our entire proctor group within the first few weeks. He was always eager to lend a helping hand, whether it was moving day, study breaks or listening to first year angst...