Word: gloriously
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...often been argued that the appeal of watching great athletes compete is that they seem to manage, in their attainment of the ostensibly impossible, to transcend mortality. Perhaps the Masters' success in fostering its own glorious illusion of immortality helps to explain the tournament's enduring popularity. One thinks of the call of the on-course ranger before a golfer hits a shot. At Augusta, the request seems to be directed at the passage of time itself: "Stand still please...
...death, many blacks have hollowed his individuality through worship. The black reflex to protect King's reputation from unprincipled attack is understandable. But the wish to worship him into perfection is misled; the desire to deify him is tragically misplaced. The scars of his humanity are what make his glorious achievements all the more remarkable...
...pushed a wheelchair-bound old lady down the cellar stairs to her death. This sort of violence, explosive and explicit, was startling in early postwar films, as were the insane delight glinting in the killer's eye, the sexual thrill in his catarrhal voice. But that was just acting - glorious acting - for Widmark was a well-liked, well-mannered, essentially private star, a gentleman of the old school. See scenes of Widmark as Tommy...
...Morning, and making superior use of the voice talents of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett and others, the movie proves a funny, elevating ride that should beguile the young and keep their parents or grandparents enthralled too. For once, the G rating stands for Glorious...
...glorious day a few weeks ago, I learned that salvation would soon be here. I was invited to a Facebook event: “FREE BURRITO DAY: Another Big Day for Chipotle in New England.” On March 6, the wait would finally be over. I wrote the date down in my planner, circled it vigorously, and told all my friends. I started dreaming of camping out all night and placing my order. Yes, I’ll have some extra guacamole. Free soda? Why, thank...