Word: bulks
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...lost in jargon or banality: "In a political process, finally, the relative power of the different groups involved is as relevant to the final decision as the appeal of the goals they seek or the cogency and wisdom of their arguments." In history and memoir, which fortunately occupy the bulk of the book, Hilsman is pungent and direct in his appraisal of men and events. Defense Secretary McNamara is described as "almost totally lacking in self-doubt," former CIA Director John McCone as a man with "a rough and ready sense of decency" that redeems his "streak of the alley...
Somerville school children cross their hearts and swear that their teachers correct papers by tossing them down a staircase, picking them up in the order of their fall, and then marking them according to their bulk. Even if the summer issue of the Harvard Lampoon were graded by Somerville standards, it would surely fail. But no one grades the Lampoon, for during the past year or so (with one or two exceptions) its quality has been remarkably consistent: light in weight, with more gravity than levity...
Otherwise, this Lampoon is rescued only by newcomer Nicholas Pilavachi, a freshman who contributes the bulk (i.e., two articles) of the issue. His first, "An Indian serenade," is written in such a self-conscious style that it is painful reading. His second, "Of Streetlamps and Fire Hydrants," is light and clever. It should be some time before the older poonies can teach him how to force humor...
...comedians relished their own distinctive pursuits. Georgia-born Hardy spent most of his leisure hours at the country club, where, despite his 350-lb. bulk, he was one of Hollywood's best golfers. Laurel, who was born in Britain (and had understudied Charlie Chaplin), once explained that he and Ollie "had different hobbies. He liked horses and golf. You know my hobby-and I married them all." He had, in fact, wed four women a total of eight times, and a fifth sued unsuccessfully to be declared his wife...
...Festival, however, has all the money it needs--about $60,000. Last fall, Miss Lewis took her idea to the Cultural Foundation of Boston (which sponsored Winterfest), and they raised the bulk of the funds by going to local foundations and Boston businesses. The Office of Economic Opportunity also contributed funds...