Word: flaws
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...third period, Tobe thwarted a Big Red 5-on-3 scoring opportunity when he sprawled out in front of the net to stymie the streaking Topher Scott. The goaltender’s lone blemish of the night came during that two-man advantage—a minor flaw in an otherwise standout performance. “When your career is winding down and you know you only have a couple of games left,” Reese said, “it really brings the best out in you.” FIVE (NOT) FOR FIGHTING Each team was whistled...
...What causes a shooter to almost instantaneously gain or lose his jump shot might be a slight mechanical flaw, but basketball tradition maintains that the outside marksman is often his own worst enemy...
...powerful dancer of the evening. While his leaps were impressive for their grand size and his turns for their prolonged timing, his complex footwork, though much less noticeable, displayed a flawless execution. Lorna Feijóo, as Titania, complemented the power of Oberon with beautiful lyricism. Despite a slight flaw in the opening lift—perhaps due to opening night nerves—she articulated her character with graceful, beautiful lines...
...fundamental flaw in the argument of those who believe the euro pushed up inflation significantly is that there's almost no supporting evidence. Italy provides a good example because, in 1993, it experienced a sharp deterioration in household income following a massive lira devaluation. Tens of thousands of people lost their jobs, auto and retail sales crashed and there were other sizable - and measurable - effects on the economy as a whole...
From Day One it has been apparent that President Reagan's decisions, if not his thinking, are based almost totally on his simplistic view of the world rather than on the complex realities that exist. The media have winked at this fundamental flaw, and most Americans have gone along, because they too prefer the simple illusions to the harsh facts. If the press had only held our President's feet to the fires of reality and truth, events would never have descended to their present deplorable level and both the President and the nation would have been spared this ultimate...