Word: pitting
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...PIT BULL...
Possibly more important than its appeal to liberals is the proposal's potential to shore up the veep's grip on the middle, which he could eventually wrangle over with George W. Bush. The Democratic primary debates promise to pit Bradley's $90 billion health care proposal against Gore's preschool plan. "Preschool is a fuzzier, more embraceable issue than health care for the poor," notes Dickerson. "America's just starting to realize that it trails the rest of the world in preschool; meanwhile, big health care plans are a tough sell, even among Democrats...
...remained, even though their sped-up version lacked any of the slow, simmering moments that had made the original so menacing. Perhaps it was McCottry's intensity: he jumped into the crowd, as well as fell to the floor with the mic. But eight people do not a mosh pit make and here, perhaps more so than any other point in the show, the thinness of the crowd detracted from any attempts at a rock-festival feel...
...shuffle of choral lines. Of little help was the orchestra which, while exceptionally strong throughout, could have restrained themselves a little just to give their struggling vocalists a chance. Consequently, a little amplification to boost clarity wouldn't have been amiss. However, it's hard to fault the pit players, because Sullivan's orchestrations are invariably flowing and grandiose, and it's often difficult to restrain the vigor inherent in the music...
...Pit-stop in my room to pick up the self-proclaimed Team Tag-along--my blockmates Shelli L. Calland and Kyle R. Freeny. Up until now, they've been maintaining a home base in my room, tidying up the common room should Tad return, and selecting ideal outfits for the night ahead. They offer moral support and general enthusiasm for the final 10 parties, and they excitingly join our troop...