World War Zero n.— «The Russo-Japanese War “is easy to overlook because it was not a lengthy one,” said Kurk Dorsey, an associate professor of history at the University of New Hampshire. “But the treaty was really...
ground game n.— «The pairing of White House wannabes with grass-roots activists and local political leaders—a mating dance known in political parlance as the “ground game”—has a serious purpose. Often a relative handful of...
rubbing racing n.— «The last corner, he said, featured “a lot of throwing elbows” in the crowded field. “Rubbing racing as they say in car racing,” said Cody.» —“Short course at White Park draws hundreds of...
popcorn storm n.— «According to National Weather Service meteorologist William Babcock, the storms were part of a line of disturbances commonly called “popcorn storms.” “Because they pop up all over the place,” Babcock said...
hampster n.— «“I’m a New Hampshire resident. I consider myself a “hampster.”” He said “hampster” was a term for New Hampshire residents.» —“Free-Staters running in local races in their chosen...