Word: explains
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There are several more plausible reasons to explain the disproportionate representation of Asian-Americans in colleges...
...know what's going on," Springer said. "I am meeting with [Harvard Director of Atheletics] Jack Reardon tomorrow. The coaches didn't explain anything to me. This is unbelievable for this to happen as a senior. This isn't the way it should happen...
Jews are news. It is an axiom of journalism. An indispensable axiom, too, because it is otherwise impossible to explain why the deeds and misdeeds of dot-on-the-map Israel get an absurdly disproportionate amount of news coverage around the world. If you are trying to guess how much coverage any Middle East event received, and you are permitted but one question, the best question you can ask about the event is: Were there any Jews in the vicinity? The paradigmatic case is the page in the International Herald Tribune that devoted seven of its eight columns...
...first year, and they show no sign of abating. In the TIME/CNN poll, 76% approved of the way Bush is handling his job as President, up from 70% two weeks before. While White House aides publicly feign nonchalance about these numbers, privately they are delighted if a bit puzzled. Explained one: "We're really glad it's there; we're glad people like him. But nobody can explain...
...kickline is disappointing, especially since the show itself is so much better than usual. Not only does the Can-Can bear no relation to the rest of the show (I won't even try to explain how it fits in, since Rocca and Izenberg don't), but the dancing is somewhat uninspired...