Word: deft
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...there are two who wonder if the markets are something to be betting America's retirement on. Though very Democratic, Gore's status quo variation is also very conservative (with a small "c"). Old people and academics tend to support that sort of thing, and if Gore is a deft enough translator he'll be able to trumpet plenty of big-name endorsements...
...Klein made himself an exception to the rule. Klein's first novel managed to survive the gimmickry of its initial publication. It was released, as the world will recall, under the byline Anonymous, making Guess the Author a favorite parlor game along the Washington-Manhattan media axis. With its deft plotting, crackling dialogue and a raft of engaging characters, thinly veiled and drawn from real life, Primary Colors remains an essential document of the Clinton...
...star, but also as the director and producer -quite an accomplishment for a man who has just recently reached the age of thirty. In his directorial debut, the two-time Academy Award nominated actor demonstrates a flair for exposing emotional traits while still maintaining a light tone. Norton makes deft use of physical comedy, although the slapstick is highly and unevenly concentrated in the beginning of the film. He and Blumberg also seem intent in showcasing their knowledge of pop culture. In just the first half hour of the film, references are made to Lauren Hill's departure from...
...Tanaka clan!" he exclaims. He proceeds to execute the din mok (deft touch), the patented karate move of his shedoshi...
...Crimson jumped out to a 4-0 advantage in the first period, and never looked back. Ruggiero, a defenseman, started the Crimson scoring less than five minutes into the first period. At the 4:11 mark, Ruggiero made a deft one-on-one move to beat Saints goalie Emily Stein, assisted by junior winger Tammy Shewchuk. Botterill, a center, quickly extended Harvard's lead to 2-0 on a breakaway at 7:57 of the first...