Word: paled
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...This Little Light of Mine.” Unfortunately, trouble again awaits unwary diners. Eye contact with the purring Rufus will lead inevitably to his cramming a microphone in their faces. Speaking is enough of a challenge on a Sunday morning; an improvisational jazz solo is really beyond the pale...
...these buildings pale beside the medieval masterpieces in the city's historic center. The most awe-inspiring is the early medieval Cathédrale de Notre Dame. During the Middle Ages the 142 m steeple was Europe's tallest, and it still soars above the surrounding townhouses like a skyscraper. If the weather is foul, take a short stroll to the Palais Rohan, which houses the city's magnificent collection of 15th to 19th century art. But if it's fine, head for the water. Strasbourg is criss-crossed by a network of canals that converge in the picturesque quarter...
...cast’s youth occasionally shows through in the form of clammed notes and mishandled equipment, but these mishaps pale in comparison to the outstanding solos and consistently solid ensemble playing. The show’s only real weakness is its lack of original music (the repertoire is mainly comprised of classical, jazz, and theater selections), which detracts from an otherwise innovative concept...
...dark dining room is elegant—the walls are a pale yellow with dark blue trim and Persian carpets line the floor...
...example. And math concentrators here are likely better than any other comparable group in the country. Football players here, however, are likely bested by at least 100 comparable groups in their primary raison d’entrance. Sports are the only endeavor on all of campus where our students pale in comparison to the best of the nation...