Word: ridings
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Once he took possession of Uncle Walter's chair, Rather experienced a rough ride. Ratings began to dip, and CBS's image makers began tinkering with Rather's dress and demeanor. Early on, they put him in sweaters in an effort to soften his intensity. For a while, Rather tried hard to be warm and homespun, his writing full of purple prose and corny puns. (Before the start of the Reykjavik summit, he announced, "Ready, set, Gorbachev.") Later he reverted, with equal strain, to a straitlaced, sober, almost glum delivery...
...faces a possible 15-year prison sentence. For Deaver, says Philip Lacovara, former counsel to the Watergate special prosecutor, the court's decision is like the "arrival of the 7th Cavalry." But Custer's 7th Cavalry was wiped out at Little Bighorn, and whether Deaver will get to ride off in freedom remains to be seen: the Supreme Court is likely to review the ruling this term...
...sent to designated rooms. There, they must continue to study under the guidance of a disciplinarian like the football coach, or someone else with a touch of intimidation, until they have shaped up for re-entry into regular classes. "This way, getting kicked out is not a free ride," he explains. Alexander, along with Secretary Bennett and others, also believes in allowing youngsters to select their schools. In Memphis, for example, students can pick any school in the city. "Once they have made a choice, you know they want to be there," he says...
While Cornell and Columbia have the advantage of facing opponents who have just been taken for a ride, the Crimson has the advantage of having Dartmouth as its travelling partner...
...Green, which was the consensus favorite of the basketball experts in the pre-season, has jumped into the lead in the early going with a 3-0 league record. While Cornell's foes may be beat from the Big Ride, Harvard's may be beaten by the Big Green...