Word: sulks
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...proposals represent a courageous effort to put the needs of the next generation ahead of the demands of a special-interest group. We hope that Congress will share his enthusiasm for reform and back the president’s commendable proposals. Though teachers’ unions may sulk, the Obama education plan has the potential to erase the culture of complacency that pervades too many of our schools. For that, it deserves a gold star...
...That doesn’t mean we’re going to hang our heads and sulk about it,” the coach added. “It will inspire us to have a good week in practice...
...Certainly there’s a blow to us with not having coming out on top,” Amaker said. “That doesn’t mean we’re going to hang our heads and sulk about it. It will inspire us to have a good week in practice...
...that you cannot use one truth as an alibi to neglect another. He was never partisan. He had a certain innocence about national service: he believed that if he stood for the right thing, people would give it consideration. When he didn't get that consideration, he didn't sulk but moved...
...television and proposed that the voting age be lowered to 14. "He tried to sell us the idea," recalls Ramaphosa, "but he was the only [supporter]. And he had to face the reality that it would not win the day. He accepted it with great humility. He doesn't sulk. That was also a lesson in leadership...