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Exhibit B: Merriam Webster defines the word as "an effeminate man or boy," but also more generally, "a timid or cowardly person...

Author: By Xi Yu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Saga of the Sissy Shirt | 12/30/2009 | See Source »

...final, I didn’t wrestle as well as I wanted to,” the senior said. “I was a little timid. But I got my hand raised. I’ve been in the finals three times before. It’s nice to finally...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Captain Conquers Grudge Match | 12/7/2009 | See Source »

...previous British inquiries, which had been authorized by Blair's government, were criticized by opponents of the war for being too narrowly focused and timid in their criticism of the country's leadership. By taking a wide scope and examining almost every aspect of the war, from Britain's pre-Sept. 11 policies on Iraq to the end of British combat operations in April of this year, the Iraq inquiry may offer a definitive portrait of the problems associated with the invasion. (See a month-by-month review of the Iraq...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: War Redux: Britain Launches a New Iraq Inquiry | 11/24/2009 | See Source »

While Lippert was timid in pointing out her own achievements last night, she had no problem making clear Harvard’s goals for the season...

Author: By Madeleine Smith, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Freshman Lippert Does It All for Harvard Offense | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

...harmonious multiculturalism shown in destination commercials. Instead of being "truly Asia," to quote the country's official tourism slogan, Lee's Malaysia is truly segregated. The film won the silver prize in the Hong Kong International Film Festival's Asian Digital Competition. Too bad the miniDV shooting format, and timid distributors, will keep this instant noir classic from getting the wider response it deserves...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Camcorder Capers in Malaysia | 11/16/2009 | See Source »

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