Word: heros
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Experimental subject, hero of the 70+ generation, beneficiary of a political payoff or a bit of each...
...bailout seems to have worked, thanks in large part to autumn's upturn in the global markets. But the real hero of the story is probably Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who lowered interest rates three times since September, prompting overseas banks to do the same. Long Term Capital's assets rose more than 20% in November alone, giving it a profit for the first time in at least seven months, though that gain may be partly wiped out now that markets have turned softer...
...WORST The Starr report. O.K., news junkies lapped it up, and TV talking heads droned on about it, but the Starr report was a pretty pallid piece of work. Wimpish hero, insecure heroine, pizza, thong underwear, a cigar. What in the world has happened to romances...
...ones: four went more than 500 ft. The St. Louis Cardinals' batting practice became a show in itself with crowded outfield seats; his practice shots got bigger cheers than real ones at most stadiums. But more than hitting a ball really far, McGwire showed what a true sports hero he is by the way he handled the attention with class and with respect for his worthy rival, Sammy Sosa...
...these comforts extend beyond the knowledge that, at some point or another, Meg Ryan will appear on screen in a twin set. When Ephron pairs the actress with Tom Hanks, the viewer can rest assured that certain unsettling events will not occur: we know, for example, that our hero won't ever suffer financially (and thus won't turn to a life of bank robbery or kidnapping); our heroine won't be left, at the end of the film, with no one to dance with but her gay best friend; and, perhaps more significantly, the fated lovers won't ever...