Word: sheers
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...overview of the river basin from the village of Domme, improbably perched a few hundred meters up on a large limestone plateau; the pay-per-view telescopes there will keep the kids intrigued. Lower down at La Roque Gageac-a compact village at the foot of the sheer cliff face-you'll find medieval ramparts and natural caves that will wow budding geologists...
Since coming to Harvard, I’ve frequently been surprised by the sheer ignorance of so many smart people. I’ve had innumerable debates over social issues and they often end in a stalemate—an insurmountable impasse in which my opponent simply can’t conceive of the idea that some impoverished people really can’t break “the cycle.” How could it be, after all, when you can cite the countless instances of immigrant populations that have thrived due to hard work and determination? They spout...
...right through them. (Up to exam 40. Then our lynx eyes droop, and grading habits relax. Try to get on the bottom of the pile.) Again, it is not that A.E.’s are vicious or ludicrous as such; but in quantity they become sheer madness. Or induce it. “The 20th century has never recovered from the effects of Marx and Freud.” (V.G.); “But whether or not this is a good thing or a bad thing is difficult to say.” (A.E.) Now one such might...
...though the “quintessential Lingman game” has been only sporadically present this year, the California native has compiled a 30-8 record in singles—16-6 in spring dual matches—both testaments to his sheer talent...
...sheer joy on their offspring's face is not enough to convince some parents, the employment possibilities just might. As interest in good eating has grown, so have job opportunities in food preparation and service. According to the National Restaurant Association, while the overall economy lost jobs in 2003, restaurant jobs increased at a rate of 1.2%. By 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of retail bakeries is expected to grow 16% and baking manufacturing 12%. Says the CIA's Ryan: "I'd match our employment rate against any Ivy League school. When they graduate...