Word: windedness
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Premier Poincaré, replying to criticism on Government inaction, reproved the long-winded oratory of his opponents. Said he: "The best way to help the Government govern and increase production is not to force it to sit here morning, noon and night."
When a concerto heard at the hands of a pianist of the skill and artistry of Harold Bauer, still remains unconvincing, uninteresting, and long-winded, there is something the matter. Eloquence on Mr. Bauer's part, heroic effort by Mr. Monteux, nothing could redeem this very dry concerto except a...
Dixon's success may be attributed to his customary ability in keeping his opponent racing about the court, while keeping himself in its center, and to his drop shots, which glided up to the front wall, struck it just above the tell-tale and usually bounced twice before the agile...
In the year 1721 "A Match at Football" was first published. Its author, Matthew Concanen, was honored by a place in Pope's Dunciad, so that he is best remembered as "a cold, long winded native of the deep". His poem describes a game between the men of Soards and...
On top of this there is antagonism between the President, Li Yuan-Hung and Marshal Tsao-Kun, Chihli Tuchun. Tsao-Kun has friends in Peking and it is no secret that he is out to get the Presidency. These plans of Tsao-Kun were naturally unfavorably received by General Wu...