Word: pose
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...objective merit. Krok showmanship comes through even in auditions; between numbers in any concert, the Kroks always clasp their hands together in front of them. As Hicks makes an announcement to the auditioners, the arc of singers behind him, by instinct, all clasp their hands in the familiar pose. Each night of auditions, the numbers get smaller and smaller and eventually a few of these nervous strangers will be deemed worthy to be whisked into the 53-year association of singers...
...urging the U.S. to curb drug consumption here. "They?re telling Americans that drug money spent here is paying for a lot of violence down there," says Shannon. "And fighting the traffickers is among the government?s top priorities, because the cartels are rich enough and powerful enough to pose a threat to national security." Rounding up cocaine kings is definitely one way to make Congress amenable to helping...
Cornell's resilience could pose a problem for a Crimson squad that nearly let the game against Quinnipiac slip through its hands. Despite out shooting the Braves 17-4, and dominating play throughout most of the game, Harvard capitalized only once...
...decline of the national parties may pose a Herculean challenge for anyone trying to govern, but it also paradoxically reflects a growing political consensus in India. This election was principally a personality contest between Vajpayee and Gandhi; their parties are in broad accord on issues ranging from economic reform to nuclear weapons to the conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir. "Indian democracy may produce unstable governments, but the country?s political and economic direction has been remarkably stable for most of the decade," says Rahman. No matter who's at the wheel, the broad policy direction remains the same. And that...
...departure of Teaford, who spent most of the season in the No. 3 position, will also pose a great loss for Harvard. She received Second Team All-American honors during her freshman and junior years and played an integral part in Harvard's two national championships...