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Word: aloofness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...partner Tina Fehlandt was not so clearly articulated. Their subdued and fluid movements stood in contrast to the brisk footwork and flirtatious posing of Marjorie Folkman and Mikhail Baryshnikov. While technically flawless, Barshnikov delivered a performance that appeared somewhat restrained. Was he playing the role of a proud, aloof lover, or was the control that underlined his movement the result of his classical training? His stiff execution of the role rendered it less effective. Most dancers fail to match the stage presence of a star like Baryshnikov. Marjorie Folkman's energy and musicality proved the opposite. Her sharp movements bore...

Author: By Anne E. Wyman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Yo-Yo Ma Puts on Tights; Mark Morris Choreographs | 3/5/1999 | See Source »

While kids grow more frazzled, parents are increasingly torn. Just how involved should they be? Should they help a son or daughter finish that geography assignment, or stay aloof and risk having a frustrated, sleep-deprived child? Should they complain to teachers about the heavy workload or be thankful that their kids are being pushed toward higher achievement? Battles over homework have become so intense that some school districts have decided to formally prescribe the amount of homework kids at each grade level should receive. All of which leaves open the questions of just how much and what kind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Homework Ate My Family | 1/25/1999 | See Source »

...should be opening dialogues. The U.C. shouldn't be as aloof. We'll be working to make this a better place to go to school," he said...

Author: By Joyce K. Mcintyre, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Swasey, White Aim to Reduce Role of Council | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

...five times...he asked me on a date. He is a nice enough guy, but he just doesn't do it me. But lastly, he went a bit too far; for he has asked my roommates numerous times whether he has a chance and they have been nice but aloof. How I let this guy know that I am not into him without being mean...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SAYING NO TO LOVE | 11/20/1998 | See Source »

...Matz and other junior faculty say they don't understand why academicians are thought of as aloof...

Author: By Gregory S. Krauss, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Get Out MUCH? | 11/19/1998 | See Source »

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