Word: traction
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...This economic offensive is just one more portal into a larger discussion of the genetically modified food problem," says TIME science writer Jeffrey Kluger. "We're seeing a critical mass building over modified foods, and Monsanto's opponents know this issue has real traction, and will just keep gathering steam." While the American public has been less vehement than its European counterparts in its hostility toward modified foods, that is likely to change in the coming years, says Kluger. But it may not be this particular suit that breaks the story wide open. "One of two things will happen...
...been very successful; just last week, for example, Arizona announced that only 1 in 10 sophomores passed a new state math test, and states are now rushing to ease their testing standards. Meanwhile, calls for federal funding for school construction and for more, better-trained teachers are gaining traction in the presidential race. Students may be arriving ready to learn, but somewhere along the line they're not being taught...
...referendum] may give some traction to someone outside the council who could run on a platform totally opposed to the increase," Barkley said. "It would be very irresponsible, however. Anyone who's been in this body for more than a semester knows we need more money...
...athletic stadiums and its role in player injuries is one of long standing [SPORT, Oct. 4]. As a researcher of football-injury risk factors, I believe scientific studies of artificial turf have been inconclusive, because natural grass has been treated as a single entity. The hardness, density and traction of natural grass vary significantly from field to field. Since natural grass changes with the weather, it is very difficult to compare it to artificial turf. The relative injury risk for artificial turf vs. natural grass will be understood only when researchers can come up with different categories of natural grass...
...likely Republican primary voters, compared with 40% for George W. Bush. New Hampshire has a history of scarring front runners who lope into the state with a lead. Now that Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Dole have receded in state surveys, McCain is the only challenger who appears to have traction. He has also won endorsements from several state representatives and the beloved former Senator Warren Rudman...