Word: realm
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...Hadid is philosophical about the turnaround in the fortunes of her designs, which were flowing and flamboyant decades before Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum became the icon of Bilbao in Spain. "It took a long time for people to understand that what I do is not in the realm of the impossible, but the realm of the possible. I also live in Britain but am not of it, even though I have been here 28 years. And those who award the commissions are not used to women architects. All barriers, but fundamentally it was because my work was not normative...
...true appeal of the Strokes: Given a twist of fate, a college rejection, or a lucky break, they could be you, or you could be them. Red-carpet celebrity as austere diversion is passé—Blind Date, American Idol or Becoming have brought fame beyond the realm of fantasy to remote possibility for millions. While Casablancas and company are certainly too talented to be compared to the likes of Justin Guarini, their earthly manner suggests that there is a dangerous arbitrariness to who stands in front of a screaming arena, and who is destined for the annals...
...However, in the realm of international relations, these two terms have long had very different meanings,” he said...
...many vacationers and business travelers, New Orleans is the ultimate party town, synonymous with delectably spicy food, wickedly strong mixed drinks served in a "go" cup, and the unique sounds of zydeco tunes and Dixieland jazz. But behind the revelry lies a quieter realm of historic richness and beauty: the city's celebrated antiques district, which features an estimated 300 stores in and around the French Quarter, some just steps away from the teeming restaurants and blaring clubs. Within their glowing interiors, the shops offer silverware, jewelry, furniture, chandeliers and other accessories to suit virtually every taste and budget...
...Decision commitment, creating little problems for the two top-tier schools. Furthermore, if colleges created a comprehensive agreement where Early Action schools agreed not to enroll students who broke a binding commitment elsewhere, then the problem would be solved—and such a system is not beyond the realm of possibility. For a student to break an Early Decision commitment to attend another institution requires a substantial lack of integrity; the Early Action institution to which the applicant would be absconding should have no qualms about rescinding the admission of students who break commitments elsewhere. Ironically, by alienating themselves...