Word: chit
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Hanselman denied he attempted to influence council members to vote for the package, and said, "I posed [the question] in an objective fashion." He said he asked council members, "Are you going to vote on the re-evaluation package?" and then "chit-chat[ted] with them for a while. I [did]n't bias it in any fashion," Hanselman said...
...even though this picture flirts with the Golden Era romantic tradition, Hollywood's never produced anything so openly obsessed with sex and death. Michel and Patrician's romantic banter is funny and a little cruel--many shades darker than the chit-chat in "Casablanca." He keeps grabbing her butt; she keeps slapping his face. She talks art; he talks sex. A sample exchange...
...support of Hatch and other conservative Republicans had an easy explanation: her strong probusiness credentials. And if they could push through her nomination, the conservatives would have a large chit to call in from the new Administration. The Democrats on the committee, however, were caught in a painful bind. After the Anita Hill debacle, they desperately wanted the Baird confirmation to go smoothly. They also did not want to embarrass the new President. But after so many tainted Attorneys General, they were determined to confirm someone with an unblemished record...
...talker. By far the most common irritant in the MAC, the talker chit-chats with his buddies about last night's party or tomorrow's midterm while others wait for the equipment he pretends to be using. Loud and obnoxious, he disturbs others with his incessant guffawing and meaningless banter. The talker should take his tea party to Boston Harbor...
...short of obtaining every combination, the gamble may have worked, as only one winning ticket was issued. The Australians are said to have claimed victory, but no one has officially come forward to collect yet. The winner is given 180 days from the drawing to trade in the lucky chit for a payoff of $1.2 million a year over the next 20 years. Meanwhile, Virginia officials are considering rewriting the lottery rules to prevent well-heeled players from cornering the market -- and scaring off other customers -- in the future...