Word: concessioner
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Well, no problem there. At Haley Barbour's Christmas open house last Thursday night, clogged with devoted Bushies, there was an admission that Bush's lackluster performances had raised the bar for subsequent debates (which he would clear), a concession that New Hampshire may go to McCain, and an acknowledgment...
The stayaway by senior White House officials may be a concession to domestic political concerns. The canal once symbolized America's ability to project its power abroad, and conservative Republicans have questioned the wisdom of giving it up. Some Republican legislators - and Pat Buchanan - have even used the fact that...
Schools from all over New England descended on Cambridge as the Crimson hosted its annual Harvard Invitational track meet. Though many of the Crimson athletes stayed off the track to act as scorekeepers and concession stand workers, Harvard challenged the invitees with its speed, agility and strength.
Even if the Democrats do sign on to the GOP cuts, sending everyone home for the holidays, this small triumph may not do much to ease the minds of Republicans, who are suddenly worried they've given too much ground. Indeed, despite Wednesday's White House concession, there is a...
"This is the kind of concession that the University can make to defuse pressure on campus without giving in," she added.