Word: graciously
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...otherwise informative article, "In 1800s, Living Was Far from Gracious," (Feb. 5) Gaston De Los Reyes praises President A. Lawrence Lowell for democraticizing Harvard's undergraduate housing policies by building the river houses. Lowell, says Mr. De Los Reyes, was "committed to ending the social chasm of the `Gold Coast' and the College housing shortage...
There are only so many words you can use to describe a decisive win. And when you try to be gracious to the losers that limits your vocabulary even more...
...Next question." "What drew you to this role?" was the follow up. "Oliver [Stone] asked me to, and I needed the work." It seemed as if responding was becoming a chore for Jones as his tone conveyed condescension and frustration. But at the champagne reception that followed, he was gracious and patient as he autographed programs for, took photographs with, spoke to and even hugged the crowd of adoring, over-indulgent fans...
...other numbers that would suit her quiet intensity -- the lovelorn Losing My Mind and the show-biz survivor's anthem I'm Still Here -- are left out, apparently because they appeared in Side by Side. Adding one in each act would make audiences happier without thwarting Andrews' gracious insistence on an ensemble show...
...done what I could," he said. "Time to get out of town. I intend to do everything I can to honor the office of the presidency . . . I feel good that I have handed over the office so that Iraq is no problem for President Clinton now . . . He was very gracious to us all day. I really wish him well...