Word: foiling
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...Crimson won the open division, 5-4, but lost the foil and sabre events...
...sober, dutiful son of Armenian immigrants, Deukmejian began his career as an attorney in Long Beach, grappling his way up in law and politics by means of single-minded hard work more than personality or connections. As state attorney general, Deukmejian proved a tough law-and-order foil to liberal Governor Jerry Brown, pushing hard for California's death penalty. Before then, Deukmejian had served 16 years as a representative in both the state assembly and senate. Married and with three children, Deukmejian is unabashedly square in his habits and style. Weekends, he commutes to his family home...
Realizing that many people treat their dogs and cats like children, Cynthia Grey, 34, a Hollywood entrepreneur, came up with what she considers a perfect present for the pampered pet. She packaged ordinary dog and cat biscuits in sampler boxes covered with silver foil to resemble assortments of exquisite chocolates. The names for the products: Dogiva and Cativa. Grey sent samples last spring to such departent-store chains as Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue, which quickly decided that the bonbon biscuits would make excellent Christmas gifts at about $10 a box. Grey, a former Playboy bunny and wife...
...being overheard. In a variation on traditional Roman Catholic practice, the chaplain granted general absolution to all who attended special services in the holiday season. But for those who still want to speak individually with him, Fortin offers a "walk in the woods" procedure that he hopes will foil eavesdroppers: he has agreed to hear confession on the run, so to speak, while strolling around town or through a Moscow park. As Fortin explains to his flock, "You are all in delicate positions here. You should not be forced to decide between risking your professional status and security or gaining...
...women's side, senior Vivi Fuchs led the Crimson to its 9-7 victory. After four bouts and four wins with the foil. Fuchs upped her individual season record...