Word: appealling
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...striking aspects of Le Pen's campaign this year has been his widening appeal to the voters in France's crime-ridden banlieues, or suburbs. After the riots of November 2005, suburban residents registered in droves to vote for the first time. Conventional wisdom had it that most would support the left. But in the last few years, Le Pen has consciously tried to broaden his political appeal, in a makeover masterminded by his daughter and political strategist Marine. The younger Le Pen has persuaded her father to tone down his more controversial policies, avoid the inflammatory comments that have...
BANGALORE A best seller for three years' running, Puma's Numostro ($101) has proved its appeal to young adults, who favor the sneaker's easy comfort, versatility and innovative design...
...favored casual footwear of 1950s style icons like Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren, ballet slippers got an added dose of sex appeal once Brigitte Bardot donned a pair and was photographed kicking up her nonheels?literally. Over the past few seasons, the slipper has resurfaced on style setters like Kate Moss and such fashionable starlets as Sienna Miller and Mischa Barton. Even Hollywood heavyweights, like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez, have been spotted everywhere from movie premieres to the grocery store opting for the low-key look...
...society whose political health demands the responsible and reflective engagement of all of its citizens, we simply cannot afford politics to be reduced to the level of these sophomoric episodes on college campuses. For democracy to function optimally, our leaders and our parties must appeal to our higher principles—those of duty, community, and respect—and not our basest urges, like our inclination for momentary and mindless entertainment...
...ending the spread of slavery. Consensus builder? Half of the country seceded when the man was elected. This was a leader who knew that the only way to truly mend a country was to take difficult, unpopular stances, and to fight for them, rather than to simply ride populist appeal...