Word: somewhat
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...poll in this week’s Time Magazine shows that the relentless Swift Boat Veterans ads and the Republican National Convention—a somewhat unprecedented incumbent convention, considering the amount of attention devoted to the weaknesses of the challenger—have taken a toll on John F. Kerry. The poll shows President Bush leading Kerry 52 percent to 41 percent, with Kerry’s favorability rating down from about 55 percent in August to 43 percent today...
That was, of course, before he lost his first race; he never lost again, but the mid-campaign scare was somewhat institutionalized. Kerry has a reputation in Massachusetts for stumbling through the middle of the campaign and then emerging victoriously from the trainwreck unscathed, like a political Mr. Magoo (see his Senate campaign against Governor William Weld ’66). For those of us in his corner, I suppose that counts as consolation...
...their eagerness, also their uneasiness with a transition from one spot to another. I think we have a lot in common in that regard. I think I’ve been blessed to come into a situation with a great senior class and great senior leadership. I think that somewhat makes up for the fact that we lost a lot to the graduating class...
...issue deeply vexing to Kenneth Cole, who throughout his career has cannily linked the marketing of his product to liberal social causes, like homelessness and gun control. Cole says that while there are "inspired and bright people in our business, I seem to have found myself somewhat alone." He posits that many designers tend to filter out politics and "just try to interpret what's going on in the culture through a sense of sensuality ... Their art is where they feel comfortable." He claims to approach fashion differently, having come to it after studying law and political science...
...think that they made training a lot more interesting and fun,although somewhat embarrassing at times when noticed by anyone outside of the team,” Yourman said, “but at least they probably built character...