Word: perched
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...point Joshua H. Rissmiller ’06, the student conductor, leaves his perch on a bench to warn me to be careful with the big cymbal crashes on a song called “Veritas.” I sit out the first round and then, feeling confident, go for a big crash when I see Creel ready to lean forward into one. I stop to congratulate myself on this triumphant sound—and promptly miss several more crashes. At this point, even the sundress-clad toddlers may suspect I am faking...
...State University, he had the brains to get his marketing degree in 3 1/2 years--and with a 3.84-grade-point average. At school he got into the habit of climbing at night up the narrow ladder of a 200-ft. light tower at Sun Devil Stadium. He would perch at the top, look at the stars and wonder where he was headed...
...Nike dime, golf and sports would forever be indebted. He forced millions to stay home on Sunday afternoons--to watch tournaments that were long decided--just to catch his swing. He's the rare phenom who has exceeded the hype. But the soldiers of Tiger's army, who perch on creaky tree branches to get a glimpse of their hero, need not worry. Like Jordan, one of his best friends, Woods would never quit without reaching that pinnacle once again. And like Mike, he'll be back. --By Sean Gregory
...years later, the battle to knock Trinity off its perch is not getting any easier. While the Crimson must try and woo new recruits with history and tradition, the Bantams have taken advantage of opportunities not available to their Ivy League competitors...
According to Gogan, come May, there is almost certainly an osprey or two to be seen above this intersection and the Charles River. They come to feast on the migrating Alewifes, as well as perch, carp and sunfish in the river...