Word: sluggish
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...some Bush loyalists, the past several weeks of trouble are simply a matter of sluggish reaction to quickly changing news cycles. For others, the shortcomings of the campaign revolve around chief political strategist Karl Rove and whether the President's top political mind is distracted, trying to do too many jobs in running both a campaign and the White House political operation. "Even in his superhuman mode, he can't be taking on John Kerry and vetting the manufacturing czar," says a former senior Administration official...
...bacon, fry it up in a pan, split the second shift with some sensitive New Age man. But slowly the snappy, upbeat work-life rhythm has changed for women in high-powered posts like Nevins. The U.S. workweek still averages around 34 hours, thanks in part to a sluggish manufacturing sector. But for those in financial services, it's 55 hours; for top executives in big corporations, it's 60 to 70, says Catalyst, a research and consulting group that focuses on women in business. For dual-career couples with kids under 18, the combined work hours have grown from...
...first period, Harvard came out slow, like with its previous Friday night affair against St. Lawrence, looking a bit sluggish and allowing Dartmouth a few good chances right in front...
...scene was similar to that of Saturday’s match against Northwestern in which the Crimson did, indeed, claim the doubles point but lost the final doubles match. The squad then entered singles play on a sluggish note...
After winning the opening draw, Harvard wasted little time gaining the Northeastern blueline and setting up shop out in front of Huskies goaltender Chanda Gunn’s net. Drawing sluggish defenders from side to side with crisp puck movement, the Crimson pried open Gunn’s cover, creating an open lane for Cahow...