Word: swing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WASHINGTON--President Bush launched a no-holds-barred effort yesterday to salvage John Tower's nomination, meeting privately with a dozen swing Democrats and wavering Republicans in hopes of persuading them to back his choice for defense secretary...
Weintraub and the Crimson can tell you it doesn't take much to swing momentum to your side. Even a timely watch alarm ring can do the trick...
...seems unlikely that anyone could come up with evidence of misconduct strong enough to swing a majority of the Senate against Tower. But at minimum, the momentum has leaked out of his confirmation drive. Tower already has the unenviable distinction of being the first Cabinet hopeful in memory to be asked point-blank if he is a drunk...
...still able to live in that elegant fantasy world, their shows might have looked a lot like this: rows of tap dancers in tailcoats or scarlet evening gowns; vast sets like lacquered jewel boxes gliding across the floor and opening to reveal a kick line; a singer in a swing, wearing a cloak that billows 18 ft. down to the floor...
Director of the Harvard Jazz Band Tom Everett describes Jacquet as "...one of the great balladeers of the swing style. He represents one of the major stylists of the elements of be-bop, the new music of the 40's while retaining his own style and personality, which makes him a very exciting performer...