Word: perilously
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...current superberg probably won't get that far, and it might not even leave Antarctica. On the other hand, it may not be the only new peril in southern waters. Says Thomson: "The ice adjacent to where the iceberg broke away has big north-south cracks--we could see these when we flew over." So another country-size slab of ice could be heading out to sea at just about any time...
Alas, the language barrier. Stewardesses ineffectually shouted "No smoking" at various volumes. Helpful passengers translated, "Ne fumez pas," but were unwilling to translate the Kings' frank responses. Just as we all seemed in peril of perishing of carbon monoxide poisoning, the flight crew wisely decided to show the in-flight movie, Forrest Gump...
Fujimori, the epitome of the successful Third World leader replete with Soviet-made weapons and a somewhat democratic mandate, could become an example of the peril of hawkishness. He has proven his readiness to assume dictatorial powers in the past--he declared martial law after a slew of political and economically-related protests--and he could yet have some totalitarian or expansionist ambitions up his camouflage sleeve...
...deserted southern towns, authorities put together emergency plans for bolstering the shakiest bulwarks more permanently. ``Holland has a long history and a great reputation when it comes to defending ourselves against the sea,'' Prime Minister Wim Kok reminded Parliament. Now that the rivers seemed at least as great a peril, he declared, ``we must show what we're worth in this regard as well...
...likely swing votes, then has his software scan a database of the corresponding congressional districts, seeking residents whose profiles suggest sympathy with his cause. When influence is in order -- after, say, a sudden and threatening development at a committee hearing -- his people call these sympathizers, describe the looming peril and offer to "patch" them directly through to a congressional office to voice their protest. "But only in their own words," stresses Bonner, mindful that congressional staffs are getting better at spotting pseudo-grass-roots ("Astroturf") lobbying. Bonner charges $350 to $500 per call generated...