Word: formality
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...leaders rarely give interviews, and the twice-weekly press conferences held by the foreign ministry seldom produce any insight into Beijing's thinking. Last week's briefings were no exception, with a ministry representative doggedly fending off questions about the erratic behavior of China's ally, North Korea. A formal ministry statement blandly stated that China was "seriously concerned" by Pyongyang's July 5 test-firing of seven ballistic missiles, launches that drew international condemnation as a dangerous provocation. Even by Chinese standards, it was a mild response, particularly so because Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao had made a pointed...
...what we think.” Professor of Philosophy Alison Simmons, the other co-chair, wrote in an e-mail to The Crimson that the committee is currently “trying to produce some ideas to prompt and focus a discussion” rather than write up a formal report. Simmons wrote that she did not know “what the constitution of the committee writing up the formal report will be,” but wrote that “it would make good sense to have student representation at that point.” But even...
...Paris is never to see. To enter the Institut, if one is not an immortal oneself, a personal recommendation from one of the elect is required. Yet, not counting among friends or acquaintances any member of the academies, I gingerly proffered my Cantabrigian parchment. After a series of formal exchanges in my very best (but still quite mediocre) French, I found myself with a flowery endorsement by the secrétaire perpétuel of the Academy of Moral Sciences. I was soon part of a world of emerald tapestries, of rooms where one can admire the handcrafted handles...
...beginning of July and are staying the whole vacation. Yours, A. Einstein The coldness of the letter was evident by the signature. Hans Albert was no longer signing off with the affectionate nickname Adu, but with the same initial and last name that his father used on formal letters...
...Chanel's equipment line, which includes branded skis and ski poles, is popular too; this season's tennis rackets sold out, according to Josiane El-Kabbany, the company's U.K. fashion director. Sport was not always this sexy, but daily routines have speeded up and tastes have become less formal, while the market for traditional haute couture nears saturation. "No brand is sacred in its marketplace anymore," says Rita Clifton, chairman of global consultancy Interbrand. "Even mature brands want to generate sustainable growth, so now you see the blurring of categories." Since the fastest growing segment of the women...