Word: prowesses
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...tired of narcissistic boy-heroes whose only claim to fame is physical prowess or injured self-righteousness...
Granted, the Crimson ruggers may be superior to their Dominican counter parts on the rugby field, but when it came down to prowess in the barroom, the Dominicans emerged the victors...
...sold below cost, which would be grounds for a "dumping" complaint to the Treasury Depart ment. Robert Link, a Datsun executive, says nervously that "we don't really want to sell less, but we sure wish Detroit would sell more," thus taking the spotlight off the importers' prowess...
...leaves them feeling unsatisfied. Norris looks up from his roast beef: he, too, admits to no exaggerated enthusiasm for his clever grandfather's astronomic prowess. As Ross recalls the happy evenings spent in collective star-gazing. Norris nods his head...
...became a strong source of American Jewish consciousness and identity. The 1967 war, with its stunning display of Israeli military prowess, made Jews elsewhere both proud and aware of Israel's vulnerability. Finally, the 1973 war and the Arabs' initial successes tapped emotional springs of agony and empathy for Israel's fate that many American Jews were surprised to find they possessed...