Word: fashioned
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...think there was no violation of the law," Hyde declared. And, referring to the keyword used by the administration's critics, he said: " 'Timely' is a word of art. The law in that regard was deliberately drawn in a vague fashion...
...same laissez-faire philosophy that allows students to go for months without seeing an adviser also permits undergraduates to drink and party in whatever fashion they desire...
...repeats his political mantra to himself: "Democracy, opportunity, America . . ." His navy gabardine campaign suit is shiny by now from overuse on the trail. "Democracy, opportunity, America . . ." At a luncheon for 250 elderly people, the tousled candidate gives his stump speech in a booming voice, chopping the air in disjointed fashion, stressing almost every word. His speeches feel like workouts. Then Kennedy bounds from the podium. No cheek goes unkissed...
...first time in his presidency, Ronald Reagan will be dealing with a Democratic Senate. Will he become more confrontational or more compromising? "The President must go about things in a more conciliatory fashion," says White House Pollster Richard Wirthlin. "His proposals must be made in a focused, targeted way. It will be critical to take a few important goals and to drive them hard." Some observers doubt that the Reaganauts, except perhaps for the President himself, have any great gift for the art of political compromise. Indeed, just about the only aide left in Reagan's inner circle...
...People have to make happy clothes," Patrick Kelly says. "There's just too much sadness in the world." In fashion's fractional contribution to the Zeitgeist, he and Ozbek and Gigli have made nonchalance into a high craft, turned zest into a wearable commodity. Spirit does not have shape on a hanger either, but these are three young designers who cut it and fit it like fine fabric, then send it out to play...