Word: slotted
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...more money to that person, because he is so far ahead." And Democrats remain worried that the G.O.P. will outperform them at getting voters to the polls, much as the Republican turnout operation helped defy the oddsmakers in 2004. Both Democrats and Republicans say a ballot initiative to allow slot machine casino gambling in the state may help to turn out conservatives who would oppose it, although liberals may show up to support a proposed minimum wage increase also on the ballot...
Professors, who, knowing we are probably shopping multiple classes per slot, should limit themselves to presenting the overarching academic themes, as well as bureaucratic details of the course. But nothing else: The first lecture should not cover any essential material. If professors don’t do this, students are effectively being penalized for shopping many classes and discouraged from taking full advantage of one of Harvard’s unique features...
...Richards, a keen student of the new media age, turned the state treasurer's slot into a statewide platform and built a loyal following among the agency's bureaucracy. She did such a good job at broadening the position's reach that it later became a path to power for other female Texas politcians including U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. In 1988, half way through Richards' second term, she took that confidence and her persona to the Democratic National Convention, wowing everyone with her silver hair and stiletto tongue. Her famous poke at then Vice President George H.W. Bush - "Poor...
...nothing really happens - nobody is quite satisfied -at the bi-annual shows until Marc Jacobs weighs in on the state of spring 2007 fashion during his traditional Monday night slot. Although his guests (and there seemed to be thousands of them) will undoubtedly complain bitterly about the long wait at Jacobs' show (sometimes up to 90 minutes) they will sit diligently and wait for the designer to tell them in approximately 53 outfits not just what they should wear next spring, but more importantly, how they should feel...
...Definitely less lavish than its forerunner, the casino has its entrance on the third floor of the parking garage, but so many people flocked to the casino that patrons often waited up to an hour for their valet-parked cars. Three days after opening, few seats were available at slot machines, card tables or roulette wheels, and the line for the casino's popular buffet stretched well into the casino as patrons patiently waited...