Word: flunking
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...university for $125,000 for giving her a B+ in a course instead of an A -. Says Philip Moots, special counsel to Ohio State University, which, like many other institutions, is becoming increasingly familiar with what an Ohio State commencement speaker described as "litigation mania": "Today's students flunk...
...examination every six months, as well as an assessment of his or her emotional stability. The failure rate is low; an FAA study showed that for every 1,000 pilots tested, only eight are denied certification for medical reasons, and only two of those for psychoneurotic disorders. Those who flunk are automatically grounded until they can pass the examination. Most international airlines conform to the FAA requirement that their pilots pass regular proficiency tests for the specific planes they operate. Japan Air Lines last week apologized for allowing Katagiri to fly, admitting that he was reinstated as captain even though...
...from "wasting Government money by talking to national conservation leaders." He also requested, in a move of dubious legality, a list of department employees who are members of environmental groups. Although the Secretary might award himself an A for effort and many developers grade him A for achievement, others flunk him cold for his insensitive attitude toward conservation and his megawatt manner in dealing with controversy. Because it is not yet clear if his policies will improve the economy or endanger the environment, or both, he gets...
...eight, you should win the Straus Cup. Four through six means you'll probably flunk that Gov 20 midterm, since your biorhythms are at an all-time low. Less than four? You must be a freshman...
...Teacher burnout" indeed. What American education needs is more grit and determination and less weeping and wailing. Too many teachers have been coddled too long. Test every one of them. They should either measure up or flunk right out of the classroom...