informatization n.— «“Informationalization” or “informatization” (there is no consensus on this) refers to the modernization of China’s IT infrastructure, which is part of the National Agenda. The reason our clients...
ram raiding n.— «All the locks and security systems in the world won’t prevent a deranged thief from smashing into your business with a 3,000-pound vehicle. This practice is known as “Ram Raiding” and involves smash-and...
alive day n. the anniversary of a close escape from death, especially one involving permanent injury. Editorial Note: Jim Mayer and former senator Max Cleland (D-Ga.) have been celebrating their “alive days” for decades, since receiving...
stiff v.— «The fourth album stiffed, and the band gave up sizable past and future royalties to escape their Wooden Nickel contract and sign with A&M.» —“U.S. Picks Up Styx In A Big Way” by Steve Pond Los Angeles...
Nueba Yol n.— «Lidia Ramirez sheds light on this little-known illegal immigration through a series of touching and sometimes funny portrayals of Dominicans yearning to escape poverty. Their ultimate destination: the gold-paved streets of...
liming n.— «Griffith, fondly known as “Cheesy” in racing circles, has been “liming” for several decades under the old Y De Lima building.» —“‘Cheesy,’ ‘Lil Roy’ escape bomb blast” by The...