Word: spare
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Lose That Spare Tire...
...hardest obstacles for siblings to overcome is the unequal burden of caregiving. With few exceptions, one sibling in a family gets to be--or gets stuck with being--the primary caregiver. Whether that means stopping by Dad's to run errands, nursing an Alzheimer's patient in the spare bedroom or responding to late-night calls from the nursing home, one adult child usually does the lion's share...
...can’t end homelessness in one city because all you do is create a vacuum,” O’Brien says as he garners a steady stream of spare change from passers...
...Borowitz was back on campus and set to attend a black tie event, but realized when he got to his hotel that he had forgotten to bring his tuxedo pants with him. And due to his extended frame, he had difficulty remembering someone who would have a spare set of pants that would...
...destinations are often dicey. Pilot David Hyman recalls a recent layover in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He had to take shelter at a nearby U.S. military base when demonstrations erupted. As a precaution, World's airplanes not only carry mechanics on many flights but also bring along 5,000 lbs. of spare parts such as tires, windshield wipers and brake pads--just in case. In an industry in which adherence to routine and regulations is required, World attracts employees who thrive on the unexpected. "I've already been to 49 countries," says Marc Vetterick, the airline's Atlanta airport manager...