Word: attraction
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...more time for the cameras to pick up the stunning seasonal decorations. "We've got to stop meeting like this," quipped Reagan. With his pink cheeks and flawless navy suit, he looked considerably better than his 100 questioners. Still clinging to the theory that Nancy's favorite color would attract his eye, five wore red dresses and 31 wore red neckties...
...insects, we give flypaper to attract women galore...
...Office's growth in both its sensitivity to Asian American applicants and its recruitment efforts for Asian Americans of all socio-economic backrounds. The active schedules of minority student recruiters and the elaborate Minority Pre-Frosh Weekend every April are specific examples of the effort spent in trying to attract as many qualified Asian Americans as possible to Harvard. Having an upper-limit quota is clearly inconsistent with the time, energy and funds the Admissions Office invests in recruiting Asian Americans...
...will admit that it is also a statement: It's a refusal to compromise, it's my way of saying, "My way or the highway." Having this bit of jewel in my nose means I cannot get a job on Wall Street and it means I don't attract the kind of men who wouldn't be attracted to the kind of woman who wears a stud in her nose. I don't think I'm missing much...
...never been a squash powerhouse, and for this reason doesn't attract the nationally-ranked players as does Harvard. Although the Crimson annually trounces the team down the road, it still continues to play MIT because it gives the younger players a chance to see varsity competition...