Word: stretch
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...Housman said. “And I think that says a lot, because they’re a good team.” As much as Housman keyed the Crimson’s early push with his dribble penetration and passing, his lack of scoring down the stretch coincided with the Gauchos’ decisive push. Of Harvard’s first 24 points, he scored 11 of them and assisted on six more. But Housman, who finished with 18 points and four assists, managed just two free throws over the final 8:26 as the Crimson struggled to make...
...power lay in its simplicity. The Benders live on six tree-shaded acres along one of Kansas City's main thoroughfares, called State Line Road because it marks the boundary between Missouri and Kansas. Thousands of drivers pass their home each day. In the long stretch of grass between the road and their white rail fence, they placed flags to mark the rising toll of the war, with a hand-printed sign at each end of the field displaying the total. On Sunday, the signs said...
...20th-century art; you think Liu Guosong. Okay, so maybe that’s a stretch. Granted, your introduction to modern art course probably didn’t cover contemporary Chinese painters. All the more reason to head to the Sackler Museum and see them for yourself. “20th-Century Chinese Ink Paintings From the Collection of Chu-Tsing Li,” which opened last Saturday and runs through Jan. 28, 2008, is the first exhibition of its kind. For the first time, it presents a comprehensive look at the development of the genre and includes many...
...coaching staff and his teammates feel like it could be a strength, because we’ve seen him at his best, and hopefully he’ll have a great season for us.” During his peak last season, Richter completed an impressive 10-game stretch with a 7-2-1 record, a save percentage above .900, and a low goals-against average. And Richter has already been thrown into a lot of tough situations, as he has competed against some of the Crimson’s most challenging opponents. “Whether...
...Tweddle and his allies are currently focused on saving an untouched stretch of estuary near Able UK's yard that is a refuge for seals and other wildlife. Some evenings, Tweddle likes to drive the short distance from his house to the edge of the lagoon, where, in the twilight, flames burst from refinery chimneys like apparitions...