Word: sparking
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...according to Huntington, “is not a policy-oriented book,” but rather a work aiming to spark “national discussion and debate” over immigration...
...alleged that the newly appointed chairman, Jeroen van der Veer, was one of several executives who may have known about the reserves shortage two years before the company cut its official estimate by 20% in January. Even a deepening investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission failed to spark a sell-off. The reason: after the January surprise, Shell now trades at a 15% discount to its British rival BP, based on estimated earnings. With oil at over $32 per barrel, all oil majors are reporting hefty profits...
...their students. In spite of the TF’s efforts, the section awkwardly rolls on and generally each student speaks up a couple times to garner the necessary participation points. Rarely does a section discussion have students sitting on the edge of their seats—let alone spark a heated debate. Yet, this negative environment is not the consequence of poor TFs; rather, it’s due to the students’ lack of interest and effort in section participation...
...work],” said Crimson coach Kathy Delaney-Smith. “She was trying to put a spark under their butt, but I don’t think they came to play. They’re young...
Down 4-1 as the clock ticked below four minutes during the third period Saturday night, Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon ’92 desperately needed a spark. Though two Crimson skaters had been sent off in the previous 45 seconds, a 5-on-3 power-play tally was no guarantee, given Harvard’s staunch penalty kill in the previous five periods...