Word: cheaping
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...told a snakehead, as traffickers who help smuggle Chinese abroad are known, that he was ready. Many of his friends and family members have already gone. Now it is his turn. He wants to follow his older brother to England, where he's heard that the need for cheap labor is so great that the police don't crack down on illegal immigration. Little Lin, who doesn't want his full name used, knows the journey will take months and cost at least $28,000, and that he will be in debt for years. But he can't wait...
...room. At the same time, large plots of real estate in major cities have become increasingly scarce and expensive, making it less profitable to develop traditional hotels. This puts hoteliers in a bind. With costs rising, how will they accommodate the growing legions of budget travelers who want a cheap but reliable place to kip for the night...
...Hoxton's phone and movie fees are rock-bottom, and the only thing in the minibars is a carton of milk and two bottles of water, all free. Yet the Hoxton doesn't feel cheap. Rooms include touches such as Egyptian cotton sheets and duck-down duvets. Beecham calls them "beautiful little boxes people can stay in." Standard rates start as low as $115, and the typical traveler pays about $190 a night - roughly 18% less than the London average. Since opening, the Hoxton has been 100% full. "If it was twice the price, there would be nobody here," Beecham...
Moreover, as many have noted, if money does buy victory, Americans are selling their votes on the cheap. The total spending on the next presidential election is expected to exceed a billion dollars, but, in comparison, Americans will spend $10 billion on pornography next year. These figures either reflect the absurd ease of buying political success, or (more likely) the minimal impact of donations on election results...
...relief. Despite its title, this CD has more Soul than either of her prior efforts. The track “Put Your Hands On Me” is a great example of Stone’s updated soul vibe. The song manages to be sultry without relying on cheap tricks—a feat that seems like a miracle in a pop world characterized by Britney’s provocative gasps and Beyoncé’s unbridled sex appeal. “Girl They Won’t Believe It” would fit comfortably...