Word: gracefulness
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...grace for civilians to evacuate stretches to a four-day standstill, as Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jafaari orders a tactical "pause." With his nation divided along sectarian lines over the Tall 'Afar operation, al-Jafaari insists on assurances from military commanders that the battle will be a decisive success. The wait leaves the troops embittered, their momentum lost to what they see as political calculations. "This is turning into a goat f___," bemoans an angry Green Beret. By the time al-Jaafari approves the dreaded assault into al-Qaeda's heartland, it fizzles. Not a hostile shot is fired...
Even the Ivies grace that compendium of college football lore with The Game. But maybe it’s time to add one more contest—The Battle for the Ivy Title—to that list...
...though there was no siphoning crowd loyalty away from Agassi, Blake fast became the Flushing fans’ No. 2, never batting an eye at the continual reminders of his tragic year and impressing with his grace and resolve...
...fallible. As we note the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, we recall that the same logic produced blind obedience to orders by the Nazis and the Japanese militarists. Keith Appleyard Brighton, England When my brother died in Iraq, we accepted his death with grace and reverence for his service. Sheehan's conduct is embarrassing and dishonorable. The media portray her as a hero, a David vs. a Goliath. I see a weak woman who has sacrificed her son's honor in favor of indulging her pain and furthering her own political agenda. When Sheehan accuses...
When my brother died in Iraq, we accepted his death with grace and reverence for his service. Sheehan's conduct is embarrassing and dishonorable. The media portray her as a hero, a David vs. a Goliath. I see a weak woman who has sacrificed her son's honor in favor of indulging her pain and furthering her own political agenda. When Sheehan accuses the President of killing her son while she gives a pass to the Iraqi insurgent who actually ambushed him, she disgraces those of us who have carried on with honor. What a shame that Sheehan has become...