head-wing n.— «At a working session Wednesday Karen Judd Smith, director of the IIFWP’s Office of U.N. Relations, explained that the organization saw itself as neither right-wing nor left-wing, but rather as balancing different views and...
trusted traveler n.— «The United States and its North American neighbors yesterday announced that they will set up a “trusted traveler” program for the continent by 2008, and will this year develop a plan to respond together...
me wall n.— «His office boasts a “me wall” that would be the envy of any Washington lobbyist, it’s full of autographed photos of himself with Ronnie and Nancy and George and Barbara. It spells access.» —“The Machine...
hollow army n.— «“Right now, we have a hollow Army,” responded Gen. E. C. Meyer, Army chief of staff, in what turned out to be the bluntest response. “I don’t believe the current budget responds to the Army’s needs for the...
hollow army n.— «Will quantity in recruiting become a silent substitute for quality, leading to what is often referred to as a “hollow army?”» —“Finding Our Next Army” by Charles A. Krohn Washington...
Canada point n.— «A committee…appeared, claiming jurisdition over those boys working at “Canada” points, that is, the wholesale and retail distribution of newspapers at several points in large cities.» —“A.F.L...