Word: droppingly
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...pleasant banter gives way to the introduction of a serious topic, be it politics, education, sex or money—but it’s usually politics. At this point my friend’s posture will straighten, his face will harden, and his voice will drop several pitches. As he begins to outline his points like essay paragraphs—the in-depth history, logic and economics behind the minimum wage—I shrink back and begin to tune out. In my mind, arguments only lead to awkwardness and resentment. So it goes: the conversation soon...
...central issue," he says, "but they did not mention the centrality of the Kashmiris in making any decision." And there are questions, too, about Musharraf's reasons for seeking peace. Some observers say that although he had been considering rapprochement with India for some time, his decision to drop support for Kashmiri militancy was cemented by the Christmas Day attempt on his life?the second in two weeks?which was apparently made by graduates of Pakistani-sponsored militant training camps in Kashmir and Afghanistan. Quaid-I-Azam University's Hussain notes: "Musharraf was saying, 'Look, these guys are going...
...such offenses as “criminal mischief.” The police arrested over 240 people in three days, and many, myself included, had guns pointed at our heads or chests while taking notes or photos. The police display was unconstitutional overkill. I suspect that Miami prosecutors will drop the charges before they allow a jury to hear the evidence...
...weekend … Junior defenseman Ryan Lannon missed yesterday’s practice. Welch, Lannon’s roommate, said he had the 24-to-48 hour flu and should be back for the weekend … The University of Findlay (Ohio) announced yesterday that it will drop Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey as a varsity sport, effective at the end of this season...
Through the first seven games of the past four seasons, game attendance ranged from peaks of 375-612 fans. This year shows a significant drop in support, with an average of just 185 spectators at each game...