Word: foils
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...Democrats’ response that these Republican-driven criticisms are steeped in racism and misogyny will fall short, because the Republican Party will have a black person and a woman—all in one—on the ballot. In this way, Rice will be a grand foil for the Republicans...
...More than just a convenient foil for Republicans, Rice is extremely smart and cunning. She will not say something to the press that will get McCain in trouble. She will probably win her debates by means of her cold intellect. The Democrats may not be able to find a vice presidential candidate who can match Rice in her time-tested conservative foreign policy expertise. With her deep public policy background as a National Security Advisor to President Bush and then Secretary of State, Rice has the credentials to lead the country at anytime should the need arise...
Emily Cross is the best female fencer Harvard has ever seen. As impressive as it sounds, that description pales in comparison with Cross’s other accomplishments. The rising senior, who is currently ranked 11th in the world in the foil weapon, is one of the greatest female foilists in United States history. “She’s just exceptional,” Crimson coach Peter Brand says. “American fencing has never seen anything like this. In foil, she is the best we’ve had in the modern...
...while some patterns can cost up to $260 a roll, using wallpaper is often a cheaper alternative to masking a wall's imperfections. "It's also a good foil for small spaces," Loecke says. "Treating walls and ceilings the same way helps the room feel bigger because the eye doesn't move." And it can be a cheap-chic way of adding interest to a home. Rather than covering every wall, mounting a bold design on one surface is a striking technique. Says Shaw: "It's like having a work...
...package and found it contained trash. March 7 4:52 p.m.—Officers received a report of a barefoot individual yelling in Sever Hall. Officers searched for but did not locate the individual. 5:36 p.m.—Officers were dispatched to investigate a red foil box with balloons tied to it at Boylston Gate. The case was turned over to the Cambridge Police Department for further investigation. March 9 5:18 a.m.—Officers responded to a report of an individual trying to break into a Holyoke Street restaurant. The individual claimed they thought...