Word: bravado
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...bill puts the question of their future squarely up to the local politicians. If their bravado proves to be nothing more than that, then the wiser leaders will regain control, provided with an effective radical-silencer. But if these Porto Rican lago's persuade the populace to vote "yes" on the independence referendum, they will have only themselves to blame for the disastrous results that are bound to follow. Porto Rico now enjoys the best possible trade relations with America: in four years, when complete independence would be obtained, she would be allowed no more privileges than any other country...
Judo performers wear trousers and jackets. Sumo wrestlers in action wear only a loin cloth and, for bravado, bits of stiff rope. Since weight and girth with which to crowd an adversary out of the ring count for more than muscle, sumo performers eat gigantic meals and occasionally reach monstrous proportions. Biggest among current sumo celebrities is Dewagatake who, a pygmy compared to oldtime sumo giants, stands 6 ft. 8 in., weighs 350 lb. His girth is only 3½ ft. to Champion Tama-nishiki...
...Business. The fireworks being over, the League Council, as it always does, appointed a commission. Chairmanned by Salvador de Madariaga, oldtime Spanish idealist and Leaguophile, the Commissioners were Premier Laval, Captain Eden, Polish Foreign Minister Colonel Josef Beck and Turkish Foreign Minister Dr. Rushtu Aras. With a show of bravado Fascist Aloisi said that "Italy reserves absolute freedom of action!" But Geneva was heavy with rumors that Dictator Mussolini had privately intimated that he was now ready to do business with the Peacemen, if they can and will do business...
...first round, Fuller landed short vicious lefts to Ambers' head. The second round was even. For the next twelve, Ambers drove his opponent around the ring, punching him as often as stamina would permit. In the 15th, with the decision safely won, the same bravado that caused him to sign for the fight in the first place made Ambers open up in an effort to effect a knockout. It nearly cost him the fight when Fuller's right landed on the point of his jaw and a hard left opened a cut on his eye. When the bell...
...private life he loves his little luxuries (lobster Newburg, pastries, pies & cakes), but he never drinks a drop. His vestments are spats, a snap-brim hat, a walking stick. His aspect is impressive, a fine broad forehead, a jutting chin, sharp eyes, hair steely grey. His manner is positive bravado, his voice stentorian, his cigars black. His apostolic jewels are a magnificent row of decorations: from the U. S. a Silver Star (citation in orders); from France, the bronze Medal of Verdun and the cross of the Legion of Honor; the cross of the Crown of Italy, the medal...