Word: frayed
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...feet…it’s tougher to defend. It’s a dimension that’s more intangible. And [putting in O’Hagan] gave us that.”O’Hagan, for his part, was thrilled to be back in the fray.“I was itching to get into the game the whole time, since starting kickoff,” O’Hagan said. “I don’t know why I got put in there. I guess it was sort of a feel thing...
...concerned are you about terrorists taking advantage of failing states in the Pacific? That's a concern, but I don't want to exaggerate it. When governments in the Pacific deteriorate, one of the sad consequences is that policing, law enforcement and security intelligence also fray...
...Arabia as well; and, of course, an al-Qaeda Bomb out of nowhere. Israel is a nuclear power already. And Turkey may just decide it had better be too. Even Japan and South Korea could eventually move toward the Bomb, if they feel the U.S. nuclear umbrella begins to fray in East Asia. What are the consequences for the U.S. and the rest of the world? Are we in an era of barely controlled proliferation, in which countless nations must at least consider the possibility of going nuclear? Or are those fears, in the wake of the North Korean test...
...they get it on at the hospital) Dr. McSteamy enters the hospital (on second thought hold that sip and just take in the Adonis-like beauty of Eric Dane) Characters discuss “McDreamy” at a bar Chief delays going home Angsty pop music (especially The Fray) plays during a Meredith voice-over There’s a code blue in the hospital. —Jessica C. Coggins
...times, it is hard to tell just where Goodman is going with the novel. The government opens a prolonged investigation into Cliff’s work after Robin provides them with compromising information. Congress is dragged into the fray as well, with members of the lab testifying before a subcommittee...