Word: skill
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...continuous re-election of Republicans is usually attributable to a combination of Republican political skill and Democratic ineptitude. Two years ago, the Democrats blew a chance to win the race for town supervisor when incumbent Republican John Kiernan vowed to put a resource recovery plant in a location that was potentially hazardous to the population and the environment. Public opinion in the many areas surrounding the site was viciously anti-Republican...
...grew up, one of the subjects she excelled in was mathematics. That skill not only led her toward architecture but also shapes her outlook on work. "If you present me with a problem, and if I like it and think I can work with it, I'll do it." That's an understatement. In point of fact, she finds herself driven to solve it, immediately...
...unusual to see the stands at Bright rock with cheers of "MELROSE, MELROSE," whenever the game got physical last season. But his 15 points and quick skating ability attest to his offensive skill...
Although Kidd said there is some skill in learning how to play the market, he emphasized that luck is a major determining factor in the success of one's investments, especially over a short period of time...
...only way you're going to make money is on a takeover," Jonathan L. Brisman '90 said. "You have to ask, 'How much is skill and how much is luck...