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...brahma bull riding, the meanest rodeo events, still delight the fans and break the bones of contestants. Shot into the arena on the back of an insanely bucking bull or bronc, the rider must stay aboard for eight frantic seconds, holding on by his spurs and a rope cinch that he is allowed to grasp with only one hand. If the cowboy survives the frenzied ride, two judges score his effort for degree of difficulty and quality, usually awarding the best performance 75 or 80 out of a possible 100 points...
...ready to understand Step 3: I could enjoy Harvard without denying my origins. It was a cinch. I became slightly confused, but pleased when friends would tell me that I have a California accent...
...roads come to an end/ And the same applies to us, my friend"). He has also written a song entitled Superskater, which he hopes to sell to a country-music producer. He may not get a golden record, but he is already assured of some distinction. He is a cinch to make his second entry in the Guinness Book of World Records, and will donate his skates to the Smithsonian for exhibition in Washington...
...acknowledge the greatness of Hank Aaron, because, to them, it will lessen the legend of the Babe. After all, they did not even really hear about soft-spoken slugger for Atlanta until he hit his 700th homer last summer and it became apparent that barring misfortune, he was a cinch to break the record...
...Harvard swimming team, considered a cinch to place among the top 20 squads in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships held in Long Beach, Calif., March 28-30, was unexpectedly disqualified from the third day of competition after two days of disappointing performances and finished the meet with a dismal two points...