clearance n.— «The 68-year-old theater has seen increased competition from suburban multiplexes over the years and Kiefaber has long decried a movie industry practice known as “clearance,” which he says has threatened his...
blended work force n.— «State Department officials insist that the company’s workers, who hold security clearances, merely relieve diplomats of administrative tasks and never influence policy. But the presence of contractors inside closed...
steaming n.— «It’s worth noting that betting syndicates sometimes try to influence the odds on a primetime game like this one by betting heavily on the favorite. Once the line reaches a certain point, these same bettors will put even...
flowbetweenness n.— «Produced on July 9th, 2006, the day of FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 final match between Italy and France, this network shows the passes from every player to those three team-mates he passes to most frequently. Strength...
spun out adj.— «What if she is spun out (slang for someone under the influence of drugs)?» —“Riding with a Probation Officer: Officers blend law, social work” by Katie Ashton Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) May...
blat n.— «Alena Ledeneva, a University College London professor, will discuss how informal contacts and networks—which she dubs “blat”—have influence over society in post-Soviet Russia.» —“World of lectures set on...