Word: spectacularness
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...view from the top of Beijing's newest and tallest skyscraper is to die for. Still months from completion, the upper floors are currently enveloped by the usual chaos of construction, but there are glimpses of what will be a spectacular, 360-degree panorama. The outlook to the west is particularly stunning--a sweep down the wide swath of Chang'an Avenue, past the Forbidden City, over roofs and parks all the way to the hazy crests of the Western Hills. It's the best view in China's booming capital, and you would expect one of the country...
...Harvard was in position to close it out in the final minutes thanks to a crucial shift in momentum earlier in the second half. Maine, trailing by three at halftime, deleted the deficit by running off a 15-5 run to start the period, a sequence capped by a spectacular put-back dunk by guard Chris Bruff over Cusworth which gave the Black Bears their largest lead at 44-37. Cusworth immediately responded. The 7’0 center took over down low, battling for advantageous position and demanding the ball from the guards. He began with a pair...
...breakthrough for the win came on a spectacular play by the Harvard rookies. Chey Im received the ball in the midfield and threaded a perfect pass straight up the gut of the offensive zone to freshman André Akpan. Akpan, who was very nearly offsides, took the ball almost all the way to the end line on the right side of the goal and then put a shot that nudged off of the left post and bounced over the goal line for the 2-1 lead...
...Harvard was in position to close it out in the final minutes thanks to a crucial shift in momentum earlier in the second half. Maine, trailing by three at halftime, deleted the deficit by running off a 15-5 run to start the period, a sequence capped by a spectacular put-back dunk by guard Chris Bruff over Cusworth which gave the Black Bears their largest lead...
After suffering through some difficult years, Altchek’s four years of work have finally culminated into a very successful senior campaign. Unlike last season, where Altchek earned individual honors on an ultimately unsuccessful team, this season the combination of individual brilliance and spectacular team performance may allow this Crimson squad to go farther than any team before...