| 单词 | unspectacular |
| 例句 | In That Old Ace in the Hole, Annie Proulx introduces us to a legion of idiosyncratic characters all with crazy names that combine to produce a pleasing but unspectacular plot. The Great American Novelist tournament 2013-01-22T12:51:05Z Indeed, Mr. Hunter’s golden diptych, no less than Mr. McCallum’s spectacularly unspectacular production, suggests that small rewards may be the only kind available. Review: In ‘Lewiston/Clarkston,’ America at a Crossroads (Plus Dinner) 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Whether gaudy, glorious excess or down-home simplicity, each offers a different take on a perplexing question: How do you stage a Christmas spectacular in decidedly unspectacular times? Mariah! Dolly! Carrie! 2020 Can’t Quarantine This Cheer 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z On a second date, which both described as unspectacular, she made it clear that she was more interested in fixing up his West Village loft than she was in starting something up with its owner. An Adventure in the Conventional 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Avatar raised the bar quite high for that format... here it feels random, superfluous, distinctly unspectacular. 3D or not 3D? 2010-05-18T07:25:00Z Paige, 25, rose steadily if unspectacularly as a woman through modeling’s ranks, appearing on a cover of Vogue Thailand and in abundant catalogs, it was after coming out as nonbinary that their career took off. For Capitalism, Every Social Leap Forward Is a Marketing Opportunity 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Considering that more than a decade has passed since "The Grudge 3" was released direct to DVD, this feels like a long wait with a decisively unspectacular payoff. "The Grudge" sequel is cursed by mediocrity 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Atmosphere A long, pleasantly unspectacular dining room with a working garden out back for pre-dinner cocktails. Olmsted Bets the Farm on Winning Over the Neighbors 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z The idea that you can be unspectacular, boring, marginally talented, lazy, and still achieve your dreams, is an alluring and insidious one. 2010-02-16T17:53:00Z Against stiff competition the film has done decent, unspectacular business at the US box office and generated award buzz: Golden Globe acting nominations for Plummer and Williams, and a directing nomination for Scott. Ridley Scott on erasing Kevin Spacey from his new film: 'He's a very good actor. It's a pity' 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z It's actually a rather unspectacular process, requiring hard work, brains, homework, preparation, and lots of perspiration. Andreas Scholl, countertenor – portrait of the artist 2013-03-19T19:30:00Z The Caligari … unspectacular from the outside, 'incredibly beautiful' on the inside. Cine-files: The Caligari, Wiesbaden, Germany 2013-05-28T15:06:09Z "This is a perfectly unspectacular end to a perfectly unspectacular summer," Dergarabedian said. Hitman Clooney's 'American' wins weekend with $16M 2010-09-06T18:46:00Z Unpretentious, unspectacular and participatory in the least superficial of ways, Ms. Harrison’s “Perth Amboy” is just what MoMA needs right now. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Emin's 'Still Love You Margate' and 'Margate 1 Sand' will also catch the eye -- stark and blurry odes to an unspectacular English seaside resort town. Britain unveils historic and hip government art 2011-06-03T11:17:18Z The buildings are mostly weathered and unspectacular, in the manner of a typical, perhaps working-class, neighborhood. ‘Goodnight Moon,’ but Not Just Yet 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z “Happy Feet” was a success at the box office, which of course prompted a sequel, the unspectacular 2011 feature “Happy Feet, Two.” “Drew! Barry! More Power!”: The 10 best penguin movies ever made 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z “The making of the food itself is sort of singularly unspectacular unless you have the advantage of looking at it through time-lapse photography,” he said. Weeknight Vegetarian: Make 2015 the Year of Tempeh 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z Oz the Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, received solid if unspectacular reviews from critics but is being tipped as one of the year's biggest films. Beauty and the Beast next in line for Disney live action makeover 2013-03-12T13:44:04Z This scattered, uneven, relentlessly unspectacular show argues otherwise. Documenta Kassel: Using Art as Their Witness 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Corral and the birth of Pablo Picasso, Great-Great-Grandpa George Rose was, according to the British census that year, making an unspectacular living as a mat manufacturer in London. Television: Is Your Family Tree Just a Shrub? 2010-03-03T23:04:00Z It would be rather unspectacular, save for the fact that the portrait was painted during the 18th Century and the fruit bearing woman - in every detail the seated woman's equal - is black. Asante says new Belle film was 'gift' 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z “Something Unbelievable” seems to say that the everyday matters — how unspectacular moments can transcend their confines, how miraculous the ordinary can be. And Now, a Case for the Ordinary 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Compared with the masterpieces of 1922, these books — all slated for reissue in new editions this year — entered our culture in relatively unspectacular fashion. Was 1925 Literary Modernism’s Most Important Year? 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z They are common, unspectacular and difficult to cutely anthropomorphise. Watch this 2010-07-06T23:05:00Z Were the dancers comfortable improvising and moving in such an unspectacular manner? Giving Budding Choreographers Room to Move 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Wednesday's sale followed a solid if unspectacular result at Christie's, which totaled $289 million to beat its low estimate. Sotheby's Impressionist and modern art sale sees uneven results 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z His methods are simple and unspectacular—but his vision of humanity, of what the savior saves at the risk of ruining himself, is vastly more complex, imaginative, and troubled. “Interstellar” Is a Flowery Greeting Card 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z This is solid but unspectacular fare for comedy fans – but those looking for a party will find one. Frisky and Mannish – review 2012-10-28T18:30:12Z “Heli,” which won the directing prize in Cannes last year, is at once extreme and unspectacular, a grisly and lurid slice-of-life drama. ‘Heli’ Paints a Harrowing Picture of Mexico 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Actors quickly signed on, even though the salaries were unspectacular. In ‘The White Lotus,’ Mike White Takes You on Vacation 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z If it can find its way out of the same traps that turned Entourage from a critical darling to a complete mess, it could become solid, if unspectacular, viewing. Entourage meets the NFL: Dwayne Johnson's charisma lifts HBO's Ballers 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z Holland Cotter, writing in The New York Times, called it a “scattered, uneven, relentlessly unspectacular show.” Indonesian Art Collective to Curate Next Documenta Exhibition 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z What’s most disheartening is how unspectacular a quietus it turns out to be. “Batman v Superman” Is Democrats vs. Republicans 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z But the return for Betts was unspectacular - outfielder Alex Verdugo and some prospects that have not panned out - and other moves have failed to yield results at the major league level. The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom as they stumble toward a third last-place finish in 4 seasons 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Reality check: A solid but unspectacular performance against SMU makes this still mostly a mystery team until Big 12 play starts. AP Top 25 Reality Check: Alabama’s latest slip out of the top five continues a trend for Tide. 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Specifically, Allen has flashed as the Commanders’ punt returner — a role that unspectacularly belonged to Milne last season. Commanders roster battles: Left guard, wideouts among questions entering preseason finale 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The question is, will they settle for a low-cost depth arm, or splurge for one of the bigger names in a solid but unspectacular starting pitching deadline class? Will Dodgers rotation woes force them to be more aggressive at trade deadline? 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z They can bolster their pitching depth with the steady but unspectacular Jordan Montgomery, but they should also deal for the more accomplished Dylan Cease. Column: Yes, the Dodgers are in first place. They still need to go big at the trade deadline 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Having spent the last two seasons as Thompson-Robinson’s backup after transferring from Washington, he’s a known quantity who some would describe as steady but unspectacular. Chip Kelly says he won't be blinded by stars in picking UCLA's next quarterback 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Vittorini said that Parade’s unspectacular results improved quickly, partly because he got more newspapers to distribute the magazine, which helped raise ad rates. Carlo Vittorini, Longtime Publisher of Parade Magazine, Dies at 94 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Michael Grove was supposed to be this year’s version of White — a solid but unspectacular prospect capable of the occasional spot starts or bulk innings out of the bullpen. What happened to the Dodgers pitching? Inside the team's historic struggles 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z How a reunion between the former teammates, who were each coming off solid but unspectacular 2022 seasons, could result in bounce-back performances for each. 'Attached at the hip.' Dodgers reunion has Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez back at star heights 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z But here are five take-aways on Seattle following its unspectacular start: Five thoughts on the Storm after five games 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z It was fairly unspectacular, but it evoked my own projections of medicine cabinets, so I took it home. The spines on the wall do talk 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z In the rain forest, okapis were able to survive and thrive with perfectly fine albeit unspectacular necks. Here’s What Scientists Are Learning about Women’s Health from Other Female Animals 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Geno Smith, in turn, had a solid, if unspectacular, performance Sunday. Three things we learned from the Seahawks’ 23-6 victory over the Jets 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z For several weeks, the offense could charitably be described as unspectacular. Roman understands second-guessing as Ravens sputter 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The tight ends are solid but unspectacular, no one stirring any reminders of the force Dulcich became over his final two seasons. Rose Bowl or a season with thorns? The UCLA Bruins' best- and worst-case scenarios 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z The “Bullet Train” debut for Sony Pictures was solid but unspectacular for a movie that cost $90 million to make and was propelled by Pitt’s substantial star power. Brad Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train’ pulls into station with $30.1M 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z This unspectacular coaching search could be that somewhere. Hernández: Now that the Lakers have a coach, it's time to trade Russell Westbrook and more 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z The golf itself was unspectacular, too, as everyone from Abraham Ancer to Tiger Woods ground their way around a Perry Maxwell classic that was both forbidding and unforgiving. Justin Thomas takes PGA from uninspiring to unforgettable 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z A politician known for big ideas and big speeches, Macron announced his run for a second term in an unspectacular letter. As campaigning ends, French election outcome is suddenly uncertain 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z If McIlroy can put together four unspectacular rounds, he might be wearing a green jacket come Sunday evening. The quest continues: McIlroy still chasing career Grand Slam 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Their batting was solid, if unspectacular, in posting a stiff target for India. Kerr-inspired New Zealand beat India 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Although unspectacular, they mark an initial step in tuning the instrument’s segmented mirror to observe the earliest galaxies and nearby exoplanets. News at a glance: New FDA chief, nighttime wildfires, and endangered koalas 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z But the anemic performance and unspectacular demise last week of another bill to launch the model in the Golden State shows that may be all it is. California's single-payer healthcare effort is dead. Why it isn't going away 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Before the Alabama game, Bennett was reliable, though sometimes unspectacular, as a passer. Georgia coordinator: ‘No doubt’ Bennett is championship QB 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Garoppolo was steady if unspectacular, Lance was spotty, and now both are hoping to be ready after the open week for the 49ers. QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Jimmy Garoppolo has been solid but unspectacular but once again got hurt, showing why the Niners traded three first-round picks to take Trey Lance third overall in the spring. Quarterback questions will greet 49ers after the bye 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Now 34, after more than a decade establishing himself as a steady but unspectacular presence in England’s lower tiers, he had become a little fatalistic about his international hopes. For Jamaica, a Surplus of Talent and a Lack of Time 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z As no less a market maven than Warren Buffett has counseled, such an approach enables the investor to minimize trading fees, diversify holdings and grow wealth steadily — if unspectacularly — as the U.S. economy expands. Opinion | Don’t worry, judges aren’t all unethical. But some aren’t very smart. 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Baker Mayfield has been solid yet unspectacular and might have to win this one for Cleveland if the Bears can bottle up Nick Chubb and the run game. NFL Week 3: Your last chance to win $1,000,000 with FOX Super 6 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z The scenes and settings are mostly unspectacular: a house and lab in Madison, Wisconsin; camping trips to the Great Smoky Mountains; messages and memes chirped by devices much like those in our pockets. Pulitzer winner Richard Powers impresses with engrossing new novel ‘Bewilderment’ 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The Chiefs were efficient but unspectacular — by their standards — on offense. Chiefs can’t close it out as Lamar Jackson, Ravens complete fourth-quarter comeback 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z After Iowa beat Indiana, many wondered whether the Hawkeye defense could continue to force turnovers and set up their solid but unspectacular offense. Ohio State falls while Iowa and Michigan shine 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z Don’t be deceived by the unspectacular final play. Hernández: Chargers' Justin Herbert might seem unassuming, but his skills are superlative 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The Chiefs are moving DT Chris Jones to defensive end and replaced him with Jarran Reed, a solid if unspectacular tackle who will be under pressure to stop the Cleveland ground game. Chiefs await Browns for divisional-round playoff rematch 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z It’s dim, unspectacular, a barrage of peeling beige billboards. Analysis: Five keys for UW Huskies to win a Pac-12 title in 2021 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The debut of surfing at the Tokyo Games promises big-name talent but unspectacular waves — just the kind that Andino has surfed all his life. Surfing’s Olympic Moment Is Here. Will the Waves Cooperate? 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z The New Zealander transitioned at age 35 and reached the top ranks of international women’s weightlifting after a solid but unspectacular career as a men’s junior lifter. New Zealand prime minister backs transgender weightlifter’s selection for Olympics 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z She transitioned at age 35, then rose to the top ranks of international women’s weightlifting after a solid but unspectacular career as a junior male lifter. Olympics hit with backlash after first-ever transgender athlete qualifies on women’s side 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Ms Jones said a rise in footfall compared to April was "welcome" but "unspectacular" after a turbulent year following the first lockdown. Covid: Shops in Wales face 'dead days' as customers stay away 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Considering how they didn’t always do that before Cronin became their coach, the most remarkable aspect of their performance was how unspectacular it was. Hernández: Mick Cronin's Westwood spell is transforming Bruins into NCAA bluebloods 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z His only previous experience in that role was unspectacular, Lombardi fired by Detroit in October 2015 as the Lions failed to adapt to the scheme he was attempting to employ. Connection with Chargers new coaches made Jared Cook deal come to pass 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Owing to his longevity, Aaron, who was a competent but unspectacular defensive player, placed well on many career fielding lists. Hank Aaron Was More Than His Stats. But His Stats Were Outrageous. 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Iowa: The Hawkeyes are so steady but so unspectacular that they are easy to overlook. Jon Wilner’s ridiculously early top 25 for next college football season: Optimism for UW Huskies and the Pac-12 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z The son of a cobbler, Sebes had enjoyed an unspectacular playing and coaching career before and during the war but, crucially, was a stalwart trade unionist and a longstanding communist. Hungary's Golden Squad: the greatest team never to win it all? | John Ashdown 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z It was a victory for solid, unspectacular strivers everywhere. With humility and empathy, Biden speech seeks to make America sane again | David Smith's sketch 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z After their past two games came down to last-minute drives and last-second stops, the Seahawks won a relatively unspectacular game in Week 4. ‘Anyone can move the ball on their defense’: National media reacts to the Seahawks’ Week 4 win 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z What the M’s need: Something comparable to his three seasons with Oakland from 2015-17, when he was a solid, if unspectacular, starter. Meet the Mariners: What to know about each player on the M’s 2020 opening-day roster 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Approach shots that land 30 feet from an inaccessible pin will be met warmly, even if, to the untrained eye, they seem unspectacular. Perspective | Tom Watson won five British Opens, but his near miss when he was 59 still endures 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Her game was sometimes derided as unspectacular, with most compliments centred on her unwavering focus and consistency, but that belied the quality of her groundstrokes. The greatest: Chris Evert – the all-American revolutionary who helped shape modern tennis | Tumaini Carayol 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z One minor league coach from Taiwan had done exactly that over an unspectacular yet productive career in Japan that lasted 14 years. For an American Journeyman, a Long-Delayed Honor in Japan 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z The world No 1, who signed for a wonderful 63 on Friday, was unspectacular during a subsequent 69. Jordan Spieth aims to catch Xander Schauffele and end three-year drought 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z After a solid, unspectacular junior season, Burrow entered this past fall regarded as a fringe NFL prospect, potentially a third- or fourth-round pick. NFL draft’s remote first round provides few surprises and some much-needed normalcy 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Why he’s a good fit Fromm is a quarterback prospect in the upcoming draft with limited athletic ability – a weak arm, decent if unspectacular feet – but exceptional mental attributes. The six most likely quarterbacks to replace Tom Brady on the Patriots 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z With five Quadrant 1 wins, according to the NCAA’s NET rankings, and just two losses outside of that top tier, the Trojans have been steady, albeit unspectacular. Bubble popping: USC looks for sharp win over rival UCLA 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z But many economists note a disconnect between a surging stock market and a slowing, unspectacular economy. U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in 2019, the slowest of Trump’s presidency 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Chairman Jerome Powell has expressed a sense of gratification with Fed policy, thanks to a steady if unspectacular economy driven by a robust job market. Fed seems content with low rates but confronts challenges 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z He won the Tigers’ starting job on the eve of that season, and he led the team to 10 wins, with unspectacular numbers. Joe Burrow: from back-up quarterback to likely NFL No1 overall pick 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z In the past five seasons, the Cowboys are 44-36, a solid if unspectacular record. Why the Dallas Cowboys opening is the best coaching job on the market 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Jones profiled as a solid but unspectacular prospect last year, and he showed as a rookie he can execute the offense well, but ball security remains a concern. Take 5: Most appealing head-coach openings 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Kirk Cousins passed for 242 yards and a touchdown in an efficient if unspectacular performance. 49ers edge Saints 48-46 in wild game; Ravens clinch playoffs 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z By the 32-year-old’s own admission it was an unspectacular result with which to bring down the curtain on a grand prix career that once promised much but ultimately failed to deliver the big prizes. Motor racing: Hulkenberg bows out with fans voting him 'Driver of the Day' 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z He only threw for 181 yards with a touchdown and an interception - modest and unspectacular by his standards - but he ran for a big first down and made the plays that mattered. Chiefs’ Mahomes views bye as chance to finally get healthy 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z He only threw for 181 yards with a touchdown and an interception — modest and unspectacular by his standards — but he ran for a big first down and made the plays that mattered. Chiefs’ Mahomes views bye as chance to finally get healthy 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z He helped the team book a place in the Champions League knockout stages with an unspectacular 2-0 win over Olympiakos on Wednesday, and will remain in charge for Dortmund’s visit on Saturday. Wenger to Bayern speculation dominates ‘klassiker’ hype 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z He was solid if unspectacular in the second half against Denver, and that may be all the Chiefs need him to be. Packers-Chiefs a showdown of division leaders — and top QBs? 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z After carding an albatross in Wednesday’s pro-am, which was a wasted effort, he was solid if unspectacular on Thursday when the real action began. Home talents vie with Woods for Zozo spotlight 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z “We used to say that during the time of dinosaurs, mammals were totally unspectacular. That they were just these little mousey things scampering around in the shadows,” says Brusatte. How the earliest mammals thrived alongside dinosaurs 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z But his first career playoff start, in the previous round against the Minnesota Twins, was unspectacular. How the Yankees Beat the Astros in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z The Yankees discovered that their formula of a powerful offense, stout relief pitching and a solid but unspectacular starting rotation was enough to win 103 games and the A.L. Pitchers’ Duel: Yankees and Astros Meet in a Series Both Saw Coming 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z On top of the microwave, there is an entirely unspectacular brown cardboard box. Jacob Eason won the starting job at Washington. Now can he help the Huskies take the next step? 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z He was unspectacular while playing for Penn State and only won one bowl game after he transferred to West Virginia. Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield takes unwarranted shot at New York Giants, Daniel Jones 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Although Barnes continues to work his way through an unspectacular career, it would be surprising if USA Basketball cut him after including him on the Rio roster. Analysis | The NBA’s big stars passed on USA Basketball. Here’s what the roster could look like. 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z What accounts for the current ramp-up in the debt, at a time of relative peace and steady if unspectacular economic expansion? Opinion | The reason the debt is so high? The U.S. is at war — with itself. 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z If Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was unspectacular but successful Wednesday, Sanders seemed to emulate that, even as there was considerably more fighting going on around him. Winners and losers from the Democratic presidential debate’s second night 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z He was solid, if unspectacular – just the way he likes it. Golden State's error-strewn opener is bearable, but Game 2 now means everything 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Beginning the day with a one-shot lead, Johnson played an unspectacular front, carding one birdie against a lone bogey, yet still maintained a share of the lead heading into the final nine. Pan earns breakthrough (thanks to wife's "threat"), DJ's disastrous Sunday, and Tiger shows off green jacket in style: What you missed - Golf Digest 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The Red Raiders basketball history is solid but unspectacular. 1st-timers Texas Tech and Virginia face off for NCAA title 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z He was, until then, a very good but unspectacular pitcher at Northwest High School in Texas. Dodgers pitching prospect Dustin May on a path to major leagues this season 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Screen Daily's Tim Grierson expresses similar reservations, calling the film "fun and breezy but also a tad familiar" and its action sequences "sturdy but unspectacular". Captain Marvel 'is no Black Panther' 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z The U.S. economy slowed slightly in the final months of 2018, returning to a robust but unspectacular pace. Has growth peaked? Economists see a slowdown. Trump doesn’t. 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z The arrival of a solid, if unspectacular, batch of fourth-quarter earnings reports also quelled some investors’ fears about the outlook for the global economy and corporate profits. This Stock Market Rally Has Everything, Except Investors 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z He proved to be a reliable, if unspectacular, striker — the “sort you do not see much any more,” according to the Nantes team manager, Vahid Halilhodzic. Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City Striker, Feared Dead After Plane Disappears 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z It appeared to be a solid, if unspectacular investment during the regular season. Ndamukong Suh finally looks like player who can help Rams tackle Saints 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z The boost faded in 2017 and left 2018 as a particularly unspectacular year – except in the US, where Donald Trump’s tax cuts more than made up for lacklustre global trade and fed a consumption boom. Pessimists are predicting a global crash in 2020. You can see why 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z He returned to the ring this year, registering two unspectacular wins. A jawing news conference is better than anything Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder can do inside of the ring 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Fundamentally, the Chargers are a solid, but unspectacular, team. N.F.L. Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Both Mr. Kaine and Mr. Warner posted solid if unspectacular approval numbers in a Morning Consult survey released last month, suggesting that they don’t necessarily have a permanent lock on their seats. Tim Kaine looks to keep Democratic streak alive in Virginia 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z The team did little to address situational hitting, and nothing to tackle what even Cashman acknowledged was the biggest need: bolstering a solid but unspectacular pitching rotation. Seeds of the Yankees’ Playoff Loss Were Planted Last Winter 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z For Ramos, it was to little avail: He remained a persistent but unspectacular player. Umpire in Serena Williams Dispute Was a Stickler From the Start 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z The first in a trio of back-in-black alternates this season, the Flyers new third is solid, if unspectacular, and mostly destined for a Halloween night run-out every other year for the rest of eternity. Ranking the NHL's 2018/19 alternate jerseys from worst to first - Golf Digest 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Smith has been a solid if unspectacular coach throughout his career. Why the Seahawks' Earl Thomas flipped off his own team after fracturing his leg 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z The world’s first autonomous tram was launched in unspectacular style in the city of Potsdam, just west of Berlin on Friday. Germany launches world's first autonomous tram in Potsdam 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z After holding first place into turn one, he was able to lead from the front, dictate what was ultimately an unspectacular race and maintain serene control for his 69th career victory. Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix to extend lead in F1 title race 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Quarterback Jared Goff is off to a solid, if unspectacular, start. How the Rams and Cardinals match up in Week 2 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z But with a strong if unspectacular offensive supporting cast, Washington needs someone who makes the players around him better. Redskins’ Alex Smith isn’t NFL’s best at anything, but ‘he’s pretty damn good’ at everything 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z The first major external analysis of the program’s effectiveness, published a quarter-century ago, was encouraging, with students making solid if unspectacular progress. $1.7 Billion Federal Job Training Program Is ‘Failing the Students’ 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z A day after Russia badly struggled on the apparatus in qualification, Nagornyy avoided risks in an unspectacular but solid routine for 13.966 points. Russia overcomes slow start to win European gymnastics title 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z But it was more common for teams to commit spectacular amounts of money to unspectacular players. The NBA’s Billion-Dollar Bear Market 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z The match commentary, overall, has been adequate but unspectacular. The Stone-Lalas dumbumvirate sums up Fox's botched World Cup coverage 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Tour heritage Last year was their first appearance and they rode it in the French way, getting in the break every day without fail and placing Guillaume Martin a consistent but unspectacular 23rd overall. Tour de France 2018: full team-by-team guide | Philippa York 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z How he won: Walker, an agonizingly slow player, shot steady, if unspectacular rounds of 74-74-74-75 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., good enough for a three-shot win over defending champ Bobby Jones. The most underwhelming U.S. Open winners in history - Golf Digest 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z So while Curry has been solid, but unspectacular again in Game 4, Durant has been dominant. Analysis | NBA playoffs: Warriors, Rockets on verge of West finals meeting, but Chris Paul isn’t looking ahead 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z The economic numbers, meanwhile, continue to be healthy but unspectacular. High-risk decisions with little consultation — Trump's legal team adopts his style 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z The figures are unspectacular but still faster than what Fed officials expect over the long run. Fed Likely on Hold, but Rising Inflation to Be in Focus 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z "The Handmaid's Tale" has placed Miller in the top ranks of TV producers following an unspectacular, though steady, resume. Bruce Miller leads 'Handmaid's Tale' into new territory in Season 2 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z “The Handmaid’s Tale” has placed Miller in the top ranks of TV producers following an unspectacular, though steady, resume. Bruce Miller leads 'Handmaid's Tale' into new territory in Season 2 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z A solid but unspectacular first-half performance did nothing to appease the restless natives. Theo Walcott’s goal clarifies Everton’s superiority over Newcastle 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z Or that Jacob deGrom’s first start of the season was unspectacular. Michael Conforto Returns, the Baseball Departs, and the Mets Win Again 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Woods plodded through an unspectacular opening round on Thursday, settling for a 1-over 73 that left him far off the lead but still feeling good about his chances. Tiger Woods plods through his 1st Masters round since 2015 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Like many utilities at the time, FirstEnergy sought to shrink its regulated business, where public utility commissions approved unspectacular but reliable returns. This is a ‘test case’ for whether Trump is really serious about saving coal and nuclear plants 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z Many homelessness experts said it was understandable that people would rush to harsh judgments, but politicians should get credit for the steady if unspectacular progress. 'America's new Vietnam': why a homelessness crisis seems unsolvable 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump can clear their low bar by being unspectacularly awful. Opinion | When the Leader of the Free World Is an Ugly American 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z In fact, the U.S. economy logged steady if unspectacular growth throughout the Obama years. Trump doesn't want you knowing the benefits of regulations far outweigh the costs 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Within the contextual vacuum of the day’s play, England demonstrated competitiveness, surely the first goal of the series, and a decent if unspectacular foundation on which to build. Ashes 2017-18: Australia v England first Test, day two – live! 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z Collins, 23, was drafted by Seattle in the fifth round of the 2016 draft and had an unspectacular first season, rushing 31 times for 125 yards and a score. Ravens RB Collins’ rise to starting role ‘a great story’ 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Overall, the Fed’s statement suggested a bright economic outlook, with steady if unspectacular growth and a healthy job market. Fed leaves key rate unchanged but hints at future hikes 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z They felt he could be a mirror image of right-handed reliever Josh Fields, who arrived from Houston last summer with similarly unspectacular statistics. The Dodgers' bullpen has the confidence to be dangerous for the Cubs 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z With Kershaw out of the game after five solid, but unspectacular, innings, the Dodgers turned the game over to their stout relief corps, and over the next four innings it didn’t allow a base runner. Dodgers, Missing a Star, Beat the Cubs as Yasiel Puig Steps Up 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z The Sooners are also ranked ahead of USC, which climbed one spot to No. 13 after an unspectacular 38-10 win over Oregon State. No. 14 USC feels disrespected, still seeking to dominate 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z And there, hidden from the daylight, on another mundane day in another unspectacular season for another unmemorable right-handed minor-league pitcher, Kluber, then 26, heard these fateful words from his pitching coach: An ordinary prospect, Corey Kluber found something extra in a two-seam fastball 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z Last month marked a slowdown in hiring and another period of tepid wage growth, but overall the economy continues down a healthy path of steady if unspectacular improvement. Job growth slumped in August 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The plot here is cliché-ridden, and the fight scenes largely unspectacular. Martial arts biopic 'Birth of the Dragon' is an interesting, if corny, take on Bruce Lee legend 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Puig returned to the Dodgers in September and became a solid if unspectacular contributor down the stretch. Yasiel Puig's return to good graces is sealed with a kiss 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z The trend continues: Steady if unspectacular economic growth. California Inc.: The state mulls creation of a pot-industry bank 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z After nine minutes the fight ended in a clear, if unspectacular, victory for Manuel, whose left hand was raised by a woman referee wearing black jeans and an oversized white sweater. The first U.S boxer to fight as a woman and then as man 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Since its return in 2013, it has been steady but unspectacular, rarely setting the division alight. The Owner Brought the Money. The Agent Delivered the Players. Now What? 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Twice he’d gone six innings and allowed three runs, solid if unspectacular outings. Felix Hernandez looks like his old self as Mariners earn series split with A’s 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z Each year, transit agencies purchase about 5,000 buses, with order growth expected at a decent but unspectacular 8 percent rate, according to research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Electric-bus startup Proterra shifts into higher gear 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z Fister finished his day with those three runs surrendered in six innings of a solid, unspectacular start. Parker Bridwell delivers for Angels in 4-2 victory over Red Sox 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z Despite the unspectacular setting, it was a victory that won him something more precious than a jewel-encrusted belt, a gold medal or a paycheck with lots of zeroes. The first U.S boxer to fight as a woman and then as man 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Steady but unspectacular in 2017, Seager staged a remarkable display of power on Tuesday, delivering a trio of home runs for the second time in his career. Corey Seager blasts three home runs in Dodgers' 12-0 victory over the Mets 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Each year, transit agencies purchase about 5,000 buses, with order growth expected at a decent but unspectacular 8% rate, according to research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Will electric buses juice California's economy? Start-up Proterra hopes so 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles Times said Duke’s roster, aside from Johnny Dawkins, was “determinedly unspectacular, even plodding,” and then quoted Bilas at some length. The Redskins once asked Jay Bilas to try out as a tight end 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z And it was at this hotly anticipated and feverishly supported tournament that this unassuming and unspectacular player made perhaps his most famous contribution. Farewell Philipp Lahm, the man who won it all and left as a champion 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z The Nigeria international, previously recognised as a forward in four unspectacular years at Stamford Bridge, has flourished as a right wing-back. Chelsea win the Premier League: The numbers behind Blues' unsung heroes 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z The gold mine, also from the early 1900s, “took a long time to find” and was “very unspectacular,” he said. Cultural sites uncovered in Alaska island survey 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z It’s incredibly unspectacular – you’re seeing what happens to you and what will happen to your own children. On my radar: Joe Mount’s cultural highlights 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z I washed out of Henry S. Richards Little League after a couple of unspectacular seasons. Opinion | Why I Love Ugly Uniforms 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Orozco was a somewhat maligned option when he appeared as a right-back under Klinsmann, but there may be rather more sympathy for him as the solid, if unspectacular option for Arena under present circumstances. Five things Bruce Arena’s US team needs to do in the World Cup qualifiers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z That was a pleasant but unspectacular eighth best in the major leagues. Perspective | Why this Nationals lineup should be the team’s highest-scoring in years 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z In contrast to my usual approach to photography — selecting single images from shooting done far away from home — the photos from Sunset Park made me more inclined to consider unspectacular images part of the work. The Image of Time 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Growth is steady if unspectacular, and inflation is pulling away from zero. European Leaders Cautious About Region’s Economic Recovery 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z WASHINGTON—U.S. industrial output rose at the fastest pace in more than two years in December as activity surged at utilities and manufacturers inched ahead, the latest sign of steady but unspectacular economic growth. U.S. Industrial Production Rose 0.8% in December 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Now Utah will see what type of team it truly is after an unspectacular start against a weak nonconference schedule. Kuzma scores 18, Utah cruises past Prairie View A&M 92-60 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z But it all melted away in slightly unspectacular fashion. England boss Eddie Jones hits the sweet spot, plus Scotland, Wales & Ireland 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z The solid -- though unspectacular -- performance is bolstering officials’ confidence that the economy will be able to withstand another increase in interest rates. Federal Reserve hints at December interest rate increase, votes to keep status quo for now 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z McKinley’s first two seasons with the Bruins were solid if unspectacular. UCLA sack specialist Takkarist McKinley fulfills vow to his dying grandmother — and then some 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Economists expect quarterly growth of 0.3%, which would count as ‘steady but unspectacular’. City gripped by speculation over Mark Carney's future at Bank of England - business live 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z A surprisingly long list of players are at or near 30 for the season, including previously unspectacular hitters like shortstop Brad Miller of the Tampa Bay Rays, above. Charlotte, Yahoo, U.S. Presidential Race: Your Thursday Evening Briefing 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z “We will try our best to remain spectacularly unspectacular for the media,” said Kurt Bock, the CEO, at last year’s 150th anniversary. Chemical reaction 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Williams was considered the heir apparent to Devontae Booker, but he was unspectacular after Booker was hurt in 2015 and the senior managed just 49 yards and a fumble on 12 attempts against Southern Utah. Rivals BYU and Utah looking for more offense in showdown 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z If there is a concern it is in attack, the three most attacking positions all having a decent, if unspectacular rating of 80% - this compares badly with the likes of the two Manchester clubs. Team selector: Which fans are the happiest with their squads? 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Michael Campanaro and Kennan Reynolds were among those who took back kicks, with unspectacular results. Ravens agree on 1-year deal with punt returner Hester 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z But Lacy’s three solid but unspectacular seasons thus far as Green Bay’s feature back have been clouded by constant questions about his weight and fitness. NFC North preview: are the Vikings doomed without Teddy Bridgewater? 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Robson's progress in the first six months of this year was unspectacular. US Open 2016: Laura Robson is back in business after long-term injury 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z In the absence of an unexpected development, Keenum offers the Rams an unspectacular but stable alternative. Rams' Case Keenum looks more like a starter than Jared Goff 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z The loss of captain Ashley Williams to Everton is a serious blow but still expect a solid, if unspectacular, season from Swansea. Premier League 2016-17: Who will finish where? 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Stocks are inching higher Wednesday morning after a survey showed that hiring by private companies continued at a solid but unspectacular clip in July. Stocks inch higher, boosted by job growth 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z There's a "baseline scenario" that assumes continued though unspectacular economic growth, in line with most mainstream forecasts. Testing times for Europe's banks - BBC News 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Portugal were the winners best suited to Euro 2016 - unspectacular, not easy on the eye, but got the job done. Euro 2016: England disappoint, Iceland impress, Portugal come good 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z “Growth is solid, albeit unspectacular, which is far better than much of the rest of the world.” A week after British vote, markets take stock 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Germany were unspectacular but, as always, efficient against Ukraine while Poland's dangerous attack was too strong for Northern Ireland. Euro 2016: Lawro's predictions - second group games 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z After opening Saturday with a solid, if unspectacular, 1-0 win over Albania, a draw would likely be enough for the team to progress in the new and forgiving 24-team format. Swiss target win to be first in knockout stages at Euro 2016 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z In Neymar’s absence, the No. 10 jersey went to Lucas Lima, an industrious but unspectacular midfielder who played only the last four minutes. Brazil lacks trademark firepower in scoreless draw with Ecuador 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z They were unspectacular going forward but hard to break down at the back. First impressions: Rapids defeat Sounders 1-0 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z The steady, unspectacular nature of Palace’s progress was continued at the Abbey Stadium when a mishit Geoff Thomas shot sneaked its way into the Cambridge net to decide the outcome of a largely forgettable match. How the 1990 FA Cup changed Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Liverpool 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Economic gauges released Tuesday showed a pickup in industrial output, continued momentum in the housing sector and firming inflation all pointing to stronger—though still unspectacular—growth in the second quarter. U.S. Economy Warms Up After Winter’s Chill 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z It was a sound, unspectacular performance, one to steady the nerves rather than raise the spirits. Fitness fears grow over Roger Federer’s participation in French Open 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Instead he has dealt with a string of decent but unspectacular mandatories in Hagler-esque fashion as they have shuffled tentatively into his range. Will Saúl Álvarez give Gennady Golovkin the legacy-defining fight he craves? 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z But economic growth, while steady, has been unspectacular, which doesn’t give the party or its nominee much lift. Can Donald Trump redraw the political map? He must to win the White House 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z The expectation is that the eurozone will continue to record solid, if unspectacular, levels of growth over the rest of the year. With a heated debate raging over the merits of the European Central Bank's stimulus measures, it's been easy to overlook the fact that the eurozone economy has been growing steadily for a couple of years now _ and looks poised to keep expanding in 2016 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Makes a sound, if unspectacular, contribution to Hodgson's England and is clearly someone the manager feels he can count on. England Euro 2016 squad: Who is going to France and who is staying? 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z He performed capably but unspectacularly when the Angels inserted him into their rotation following Jered Weaver's freak elbow injury in 2013. Angels' Garrett Richards hopes a return to his 2014 form can lead to big payday 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Columbia launched 19 in June 2008 with solid if unspectacular sales. Adele: The full story - BBC News 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Lastly, cast two lead actors with a solid but unspectacular box-office history, who are thus not too expensive. Silver-screen playbook 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Such an unspectacular opening would mean that the movie will have to do especially strong business overseas to justify a sequel, according to analysts. A roughly $15-million debut is predicted for 'Gods of Egypt' -- a $140-million film 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Excellent in defence against a dangerous side and they did the job efficiently albeit very, very unspectacularly. Italy v England: Six Nations 2016 – live! | Dan Lucas 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z There are intermittent stories in the local press about migrant stowaways arriving in Ashford from the nearby Channel tunnel, but at last year’s borough elections Ukip earned an unspectacular 10% of the vote. Is Britain full? Home truths about the population panic 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The latest reading concludes another year of steady but unspectacular growth. U.S. GDP Advances 0.7% in Fourth Quarter 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z The other Nordic countries are rather unspectacular and middle ranking, in similar positions to the UK. Is the UK really in Scandinavia? - BBC News 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Huckabee is still a long shot but, after an unspectacular debate performance, he provides glimpses of the talent that helped him win the Hawkeye State once. Trump speaks in Iowa after debate clash with Cruz – live coverage 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Excellent in defence against a dangerous side and they did the job efficiently albeit very, very unspectacularly. Italy v England: Six Nations 2016 – live! | Dan Lucas 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z "The U.S. recovery looks set to continue but the pace is expected to be unspectacular," noted Janet Henry, global chief economist at HSBC, who believes the U.S. Momentum fading for global economic growth and inflation: poll 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z His polling may look unspectacular now, but once that party consensus finally clicks into place, he should have more than enough juice to overcome insurgents like Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Marco Rubio is scoring some big endorsements. But do they matter? 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Performed well in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal and has generally looked solid, if unspectacular. Premier League transfers: rating all the summer signings, club by club 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Huckabee is still a long shot but, after an unspectacular debate performance, he provides glimpses of the talent that helped him win the Hawkeye State once. Trump speaks in Iowa after debate clash with Cruz – live coverage 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the broadest measure of the economy’s health -- the pace of the expansion -- has clocked in around 2 percent in recent years, a solid, albeit unspectacular, pace. Federal Reserve launches campaign to raise interest rates and return U.S. economy to normal 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z He was a solid but unspectacular pass rusher with questionable coverage skills who, most of the draft pundits said, was a reach to go in the first round to Kansas City. Chiefs’ Dee Ford proves he is no first-round draft bust 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Retail sales registered a modest gain in November, a sign that holiday shopping is off to a solid though unspectacular start. Retails sales rise in November as shopping picks up 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z For the year, wages are up 2.3 percent — an unspectacular figure but one that is also above the 2 percent average seen throughout this recovery. U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs in November; unemployment rate holds at 5 percent 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Klitschko’s style is sometimes disparaged as “grab and jab,” a description that has sometimes been accurate but downplays the cumulative effect of Klitschko’s unspectacular punches, which can be brutal. Tyson Fury: The Heavyweight Champion We’ve Been Waiting For 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The Kings continued their run of early-season success, a rarity for a team that won two Stanley Cups with playoff poise after unspectacular regular seasons. Islanders’ Slump Continues in Loss to Kings 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Making steady if unspectacular prices, just over three-quarters of the 47 works on offer found buyers, with the $306.7 million total including commission comfortably beating the $275 million low pre-sale estimate. Sotheby's moves more than $300 million in Impressionist, modern art 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z G.D.P. has been growing at a steady, if unspectacular, rate for more than six years. Why the G.O.P. Candidates Don’t Do Substance 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Still, the unspectacular overall growth is the latest worrying sign that the economic expansion may be fizzling. U.S. Economic Growth Cools in Third Quarter 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z By process of elimination, and solid but unspectacular credentials, that left Black. In Bud Black, Nationals get exactly what they were looking for: experience 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z While Exum’s absence will hurt Utah, another strong if unspectacular season appears in store for the team’s other Australian. From Bogut to Dellavedova: what to expect from the NBA’s Australians | Kieran Pender 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Skip Schumaker, an unspectacular former Cardinal second baseman and outfielder, got a standing ovation when he returned with the Cincinnati Reds earlier this year. It’s In the Cards: Why Ballplayers Want to Be Cardinals 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Chris Robshaw opted to go for the win rather than the draw with Wales decimated by injuries and a revamped back division as an unspectacular game provided a flourishing finish. Dan Biggar inspires famous Wales comeback to shock England 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Tottenham were steady, unspectacular, worked the ball well occasionally – but when they did put a fine move together Mason finished it well, receiving a clattering for his troubles. Sunderland v Tottenham: Premier League – as it happened 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Humphries was one of the most recruited high school players in the country but his career at Florida was unspectacular and slowed by injuries. Much-criticized Humphries finally gets an Arians compliment 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z That indicates what the institute calls steady but unspectacular growth. Illinois economic index holds steady in volatile month 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z The team has gone through eight head coaches, including an unspectacular, four-year return to Gibbs. Remembering the Redskins’ good ol’ days 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z But unspectacular progress is better than starting down the road of stifling the Internet’s remarkably free flow of information. Americans shouldn’t demand a ‘right to be forgotten’ online 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Tottenham were steady, unspectacular, worked the ball well occasionally – but when they did put a fine move together Mason finished it well, receiving a clattering for his troubles. Sunderland v Tottenham: Premier League – as it happened 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Most economists say that, overall, the U.S. is still moving at the same steady but unspectacular pace seen throughout the recovery from the financial crisis. U.S. economy grew 3.7 percent in second quarter 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Still, most economists suggest that whatever quarter-to-quarter zigzags there are in the numbers, the American economy continues to rumble along at a steady, if unspectacular pace. U.S. Economy’s Growth Rate in 2nd Quarter Revised Up to 3.7% 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Now, market turmoil and China’s troubles threaten to undermine the already unspectacular U.S. outlook. Risks Grow for Slow but Steady U.S. Expansion 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Shawn Wooden was a steady, if unspectacular, presence on the field. An Ex-Player at the Center of the N.F.L. Concussion Settlement Dispute 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Germany enjoyed robust if unspectacular growth in the second quarter while the French economy stagnated, leaving policymakers looking at a fragile euro zone recovery and risks from volatile Chinese markets. Euro zone economy sputters as China risks loom 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Solid if unspectacular, but that will do for a player who has missed the cut in the last two majors. US PGA Championship 2015: first round – live! 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z That's the same slow, steady, and unspectacular job growth we've gotten used to the last six years, but, at this point, it's a little better than it sounds. The recovery is still chugging along. Is this the end of zero interest rates? 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Final verdict: A champion debater gives a solid, if unspectacular, performance. Republican 2016 debate: Who were the winners and losers? - BBC News 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Finn's return to action in the 2014 county season brought solid but unspectacular results. Finn - England reject to Ashes hero 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z A boost in consumer spending returned the nation to its pace of solid but unspectacular growth. The recap: Google pushes back against ‘right to be forgotten’ and more news 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Solid if unspectacular, but that will do for a player who has missed the cut in the last two majors. US PGA Championship 2015: first round – live! 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the U.S. government reported that the economy rose at a steady but unspectacular annual rate of 2.3 percent from April to June. Business Highlights 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z The government reported Thursday that the economy rose at a steady but unspectacular annual rate of 2.3 percent from April to June. University of Michigan survey: Consumer sentiment dips this month but remains at high levels 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z The Fed’s policy-making committee indicated that with growth back to a “moderate,” if unspectacular, pace, it would raise interest rates soon. Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Jamaican Usain Bolt answered questions about his form and fitness on Friday ahead of the world Championships with a solid but unspectacular season’s best of 9.87 seconds to win the 100 meters. Amos tames Rudisha again in 800 meters showdown 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z The music contained within is unspectacular, which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Why we got a Lil Wayne Tidal mixtape in 2015 instead of a Lil Wayne album in 2014 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z If Brook Lopez, the steady if unspectacular offensive force at the center of the Nets’ universe, took Urkel’s cool juice, he would probably come out a lot like his twin brother, Robin. Brook and Robin Lopez, With Identical Genes, Are Often a Study in Contrasts 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z On the first day E3's show floor will open, Nintendo delivered a solid if unspectacular lineup of games aimed at pleasing its fan base. Nintendo at E3 2015: the 8 most important announcements 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z They may not have been top dogs, but they had found their niche as a steady, if unspectacular, group of stealthy, fleet-footed predators. Rise of the Tyrannosaurs 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z On Saturday against Cincinnati, Kentucky shot an unspectacular 37 percent from the field and won 64-51 after forcing the Bearcats to shoot 31 percent. Can Anyone Beat Kentucky? West Virginia Might Have An Idea 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Sabathia pitched two unspectacular innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, a stint he said was not long enough to calm his nerves. C. C. Sabathia, Pitching for Yankees, Has Nerves but ‘No Complaints’ 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z United States economic growth slowed to a solid, but unspectacular, 2.6 percent annual pace in the last three months of 2014. Home Prices Inch Upward, but Consumer Confidence Weakens 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z Even knocks it on the green and wins half the time, and knocks in the water half the time, that's still more fruitful than a handful of of steady, if unspectacular, close calls. There's science to prove laying up doesn't pay off: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z Before the 113th closed, we highlighted the hard work that many members of Congress put in to drafting bipartisan proposals that would address a range of unspectacular but pressing national problems. The road map for a do-something 114th Congress 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z Output in the third quarter was up an unspectacular 2.4% from a year earlier; the pace of growth in the current quarter will probably be similar. The lonely locomotive 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z England secured their first win of the autumn as they saw off Samoa 28-9 with a solid, in unspectacular performance. England 28-9 Samoa 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z Adrian Peterson likely cashed his final payment from the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 15, a $1,406,250 deposit the serves as the unspectacular send-off for one of the franchise's greatest players. Vikings likely to part with Adrian Peterson 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z On the World Economic Forum’s ranking of countries by gender inequality Canada comes an unspectacular 19th out of 142 countries. A harsh light 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Still, the season may hinge upon Bird shaking off an unspectacular freshman season and emerging into a star. 2014-15 Pac-12 preseason forecast 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z The nation’s economic output rose at a 3.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday, offering another sign that growth is steady if unspectacular. U.S. Economy Grew at 3.5% Annual Pace in Third Quarter 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Sales of newly-constructed single-family homes inched up nearly imperceptibly in September over August, as the housing market chugs along in a slow, unspectacular recovery. September New Home Sales Rise 0.2% As Housing Recovery Chugs Along 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Shares of JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America — which all reported solid, if unspectacular, earnings this week — were down more than 5 percent. Stocks Tumble on Global Growth Worries 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z The Fire Phone’s hardware is solid if unspectacular, but the software lets this phone down. Amazon Fire Phone review: setting nothing ablaze 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z But then there were moments when the house nearest the Michigan Avenue bridge burnt steadily but unspectacularly, and officials announced that there were some problems. Some feel burned by Great Chicago Fire Festival 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Both the uptick in the median income and the fall in the poverty rate reflect the economy’s steady, if unspectacular, recovery from the Great Recession, which hit low- and middle-income people particularly hard. The Income Chart That Explains American Politics 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z The role can seem unspectacular at times but it is crucial if the diamond is to flourish. Raheem Sterling plays diamond geezer to give England glittering reward 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z If Wiggins has greatness in him, it didn’t emerge as a Kansas freshman, averaging an unspectacular 17 points. Youth Icons on Parade: Like Johnny Manziel, Andrew Wiggins' Time Is Coming 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Instead, they built something that is nice, functional, and unspectacular. The San Francisco 49ers' New Football Stadium Is a Dud 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z The keys to the quarter on the positive side were solid but unspectacular iPhone sales. Apple Loop: iPhone 6 Launch Dates, iWatch Patents, And Where To Find Those MacBook Stickers 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Seaman's goalkeeping was largely predicated on unspectacular but superior competence, the given line that he made relatively few memorable saves on account of exceptional positioning. The Joy of Six: Roger Federer to Phil Tufnell - ponytailed sportsmen 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Duncan said the findings "support our expectations of a steady but unspectacular rebound for housing during the second half of this year." Mortgage demand rising, Fannie Mae says; Freddie says rates unchanged 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Markell said the steady, if unspectacular, growth in jobs and the lowering in the unemployment rate should accrue to the Democrats’ favor. What is the 2014 midterm election all about? You decide. Giving a multi-year deal to solid if unspectacular defender, Porter and Wilkinson turned the team's last DP spot into a hail mary with hopes of salvaging their season. Besler and Zusi's commitment to Kansas City is news to boost MLS 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Bruggman, a high school four-star recruit who was going to be a redshirt freshman this fall, is outbound, transferring from the program after one year there that most observers would describe as unspectacular. Tyler Bruggman's transfer, and what it means for WSU 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z The second vintage from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s wine estate in southeast France is a spectacular rosé from an unspectacular year. 9 great -- and affordable -- wines for Bastille Day 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z Argentina may be in mourning for one of its greatest players, but Brazil will not mourn this World Cup team after a 7-1 demolition by a professional but unspectacular German team. One Step From World Cup Final, Argentina Channels Di Stéfano 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Without Neymar, however, it is difficult to imagine Brazil winning the World Cup with anything but aggressive, unspectacular football. World Cup 2014: How will Brazil cope tactically without injured Neymar? 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z Still, the forecast predicts gross domestic product growth of 3.6% in the second quarter as the economy bounces back from a tough winter, followed by solid but unspectacular 3% growth into 2015. UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts 'normal' California housing market 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals, an unexpectedly high-scoring series, Quick also had some games that were statistically unspectacular. The Kings’ Resilience Rests, Quietly, With Their Goalie 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z The first was a somewhat unspectacular 2-0 win against Azerbaijan last week. Clint Dempsey scores, DeAndre Yedlin earns fourth cap in USMNT's win against Turkey 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z Despite unspectacular sales, there are signs that Microsoft's Surface Pro 2, which runs the full Windows operating system, is starting to attract Microsoft's core business customers. Now the hard part: Microsoft CEO touts new Surface tablets 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Before the season, the Red Sox appeared to overpay a group of solid but unspectacular veterans who were signed to short-term deals—players such as Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, and Stephen Drew. John Henry and the Making of a Red Sox Baseball Dynasty 2014-04-24T10:00:07Z "It looks likely that industrial production saw reasonable if unspectacular growth across the eurozone in the first quarter and made a positive contribution to GDP growth," he added. Eurozone industry output grows 0.2% 2014-04-14T11:32:44Z The auditor also thinks the UK economy will see "decent but unspectacular" growth of 2.9% this year. Wages to pass inflation 'this month' 2014-04-13T23:00:54Z On the surface, this is a tantalizing “get” after an offseason of sensible but unspectacular acquisitions. Wise: Signing DeSean Jackson would be the kind of mistake Redskins have finally started avoiding 2014-03-31T19:23:39Z Box-office watchers currently expect the movie when it premieres on March 28—a solid, if unspectacular, number. Russell Crowe Meets the Pope, but Will Religious Viewers See <em>Noah?</em> 2014-03-19T18:36:50Z For Mike Brown, considered by many to be as solid and unspectacular as his name, it is quite some transformation. Mike Brown: From no-one to special one 2014-03-07T22:00:13Z But as she said after a solid if unspectacular short program, the free skate is Gold’s “bread and butter.” Two-time Olympic champion Katarina Witt likes Kim Yu-na’s chances of defending Olympic crown 2014-02-20T15:37:21Z Baldwin was solid but unspectacular in finishing his four-year career at Stanford with 96 catches for 1,360 yards and 13 touchdowns and playing well on special teams. Diamonds in Rough Shrug Off the Cut of Rejection 2014-01-28T02:36:36Z Stocks in Europe pushed higher following a largely solid, if unspectacular, performance in Asia, where worries over China persisted. Report on Economic Growth Lifts Markets 2013-12-20T15:36:04Z Capello quickly moulded the Russians into a competitive, if unspectacular team, and led them to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil after topping European qualifying Group F ahead of Portugal. Capello will stay on as Russia coach: sports minister 2013-11-16T09:15:26Z Tiger Woods looked steady if unspectacular until making a bogey at No. 8 and three-putting for double bogey at No. 9 to fall to 7-over. Live updates from the PGA Championship 2013-08-11T20:10:00Z The Bears got rid of Smith after a solid but unspectacular nine-year run in search of a fresh start at Halas Hall. Trestman: Ultimate Bears unknown 2013-07-20T20:35:00Z The rest of the infield has been solid but unspectacular. Midseason marks for the Nationals 2013-07-18T03:20:53Z He tossed six fine but unspectacular innings, coughing up two runs and eight hits, many of them soft singles. Denard Span, Nationals top Marlins in 10 innings to head into all-star break one game over .500 2013-07-14T21:53:15Z Earlier in the week in Philadelphia, Haren posted an unspectacular but solid outing in which he allowed only two runs over five innings. Nationals blow ninth-inning lead, fall to Marlins, 2-1, as Bryce Harper is ejected 2013-07-14T03:31:18Z It’s an unspectacular rate for most countries, but a tall order for Japan. In Japan, a Hard-to-Budge Obstacle Looms Over the Fight With Deflation 2013-06-01T01:30:49Z Despite his age — he is 23, three years younger than Davis — he entered the season already established as a solid, if unspectacular, performer at the major league level. Analysis: For Mets, First and Short Have That Third-and-Long Feel 2013-05-30T02:32:24Z Moreover, he added, people die in unspectacular ways every day. In Boston, Kenneth Feinberg Again Divides a Victims’ Fund 2013-05-15T02:26:16Z Anthony was unspectacular through three quarters and hurt in the fourth, when Garnett yanked his left arm, appearing to injure Anthony’s shoulder. Celtics 92, Knicks 86: Knicks Can’t Put Away Celtics in Game 5 2013-05-02T03:36:49Z Anthony was productive but unspectacular and then hurt. Celtics 92, Knicks 86: Knicks Can’t Put Away Celtics in Game 5 2013-05-02T02:27:22Z That was unspectacular by historic standards but enough to avert the government's worst nightmare – an unprecedented triple-dip recession. Unspectacular GDP data will take political heat off George Osborne 2013-04-25T09:13:19Z The results were utterly dominating, sitting down the heart of the Marlins order with 11 picture-perfect pitches for his first save, a far cry from his unspectacular spring. Rafael Soriano dominates, earns first save as a National 2013-04-01T22:28:15Z The Quakers were solid, if unspectacular, in the first half. 3A boys state basketball tournament game recaps 2013-03-01T03:01:04Z His first speech was an unspectacular 5,500 words on the importance of foreign aid. Brussels threatens to take governments to court to create single mobile market 2013-02-26T17:56:58Z All this pointed to steady if unspectacular U.S. growth. Watch what central bankers say, not what they do 2013-02-03T19:04:53Z The Magic got a package of solid but unspectacular players. Nets 97, Magic 77: Brook Lopez and Nets Beat the Magic 2013-01-29T03:47:05Z Combined with the ongoing caution of UK consumers, business advisory firm BDO's December sales tracker points to "steady but unspectacular" trading. Christmas on the high street: 'steady but unspectacular' trading reported 2013-01-07T08:14:28Z Employers added 155,000 jobs in December, approximately matching the solid but unspectacular monthly rate of the last two years. Services Still the Backbone of Job Growth, Data Shows 2013-01-05T02:24:50Z And it is unclear whether the Mets have the money, flexibility or willingness to pursue such solid but unspectacular talents as Cody Ross or Scott Hairston, who slugged 20 homers for them last year. As Mets Sit Quietly, Trade Speculation Swirls 2012-12-14T03:31:00Z Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern also praised the final product, noting that diplomats accomplished an unspectacular but important job in resolving leftover issues like finance and technology. Climate Conference Renews Kyoto Protocol but Looks to Successor Treaty 2012-12-10T16:15:00.270Z Add it all up, and the conclusion is this: The trend that we thought was underway, of a U.S. economy growing steadily but at an unspectacular pace, remains underway. Unemployment rate drops to 7.7% as economy shrugs off Sandy 2012-12-07T16:37:00Z Their response was decidedly basic, wholly unspectacular and fantastically effective. Nets 86, Clippers 76: Nets Keep It Simple in Victory Over Clippers 2012-11-24T03:37:52Z Arizona State 79, Central Arkansas 64 --- The much-anticipated Jahii Carson era began with a solid, but unspectacular performance from the prized freshman guard. Pac-12 remains perfect 2012-11-11T05:19:06Z His was an unspectacular supporting role, with 13 wickets from 220 overs in the five Tests at an average of over 54. Jimmy Anderson can do a Dale Steyn and fulfil mission improbable 2012-11-10T22:00:01Z They are nice, if unspectacular, attributes for a ruler or a high priest to aspire to. A serious Justin at last 2012-11-08T16:38:44Z There are actually several small, faint, meteor showers scheduled across September but they're so unspectacular, not many people actually bother looking for them. 'Meteors' seen across UK skies 2012-09-22T12:49:20Z Her game is uncomplicated, unspectacular even, but solid. US Open 2012: Johanna Konta adds some grit to the blossoming Brit pack 2012-08-29T20:26:00Z Achilles heel Midfield options are solid but unspectacular: adding some creative, scoring talent would seriously change the outlook. Premier League 2012-13: club-by-club guide to how the summer has gone 2012-08-11T18:07:11Z Josh McCown was similarly unspectacular, completing six of his 10 passes for 56 yards and failing to generate a single point in four drives. QB Cutler sits, Campbell does little 2012-08-10T04:42:00Z Organisers said "the individual is unspectacular - watching one person run is not interesting but the collective is breathtaking". Festival begins at Speed of Light 2012-08-08T23:04:45Z The U.S. had another unspectacular day on the water. Olympics roundup: Day 7 2012-08-03T22:53:00Z Overall, the PMIs pointed to a recession-laden second half of the year for most of Europe's biggest economies, at odds with their portrayal of steady but unspectacular growth in Asia and the United States. No escape from slump for Europe's top economies in July 2012-08-03T11:39:20Z Photograph: Luca Bruno/AP A respectable, if unspectacular crowd, is expected to witness the first sporting action of the Olympics when the women's football competition kicks off at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. London 2012 set to kick off with a women's football match ... in Wales 2012-07-24T16:11:38Z Finally the judges instructed Wieber to go and she performed a solid but unspectacular vault, a little below her best. London 2012: Jordyn Wieber: the US gymnast going for Olympic gold 2012-07-14T13:00:01Z Guards Deron Williams, Ray Allen and Steve Nash are considered the headliners in an otherwise unspectacular free-agent class, and they are likely to dominate the discussion for the first week of free agency. Kevin Garnett reportedly re-signs with Boston Celtics | NBA 2012-07-01T00:27:04Z Two-time national champion Ginnie Crawford qualified second in her heat, and the 2008 Olympic trials champion Lolo Jones made it safely, if unspectacularly through her heat as well. US Olympic trials: Bryan Clay upstaged by Ashton Eaton on day one 2012-06-23T12:39:08Z At first, his 68 for an unglamorous total of 1-over-par seemed like a nice but unspectacular number. U.S. Open: Jim Furyk the latest front-runner to fall at Olympic 2012-06-18T18:51:22Z Over the past decade, the number of deals financed in Chicago and the amount of money invested has bumped along at a steady but unspectacular clip. Chicago's tech sector fighting for venture action 2012-06-17T06:32:00Z A draw against Les Bleus represented a solid, if unspectacular, start but momentum will only be injected into this England campaign by victory in Kiev. Euro 2012: Danny Welbeck unfazed by challenge of spearheading England 2012-06-13T21:59:01Z But family feuds, TNT’s instantly familiar if unspectacular revival of Dallas tells us, are an endlessly renewable resource. TV Tonight: Dallas Returns, 20 Years Later 2012-06-13T12:05:41Z Blame the Spurs’ nearly mistake-free, unspectacular style and the middling attractiveness of their opponents. TV Sports: N.B.A. Finals to Test Small-Market Thunder’s National Appeal 2012-06-12T16:44:40Z The Educated Public Must Be Made to Realize the Situation.—It seems probable that the most success will be met with through the slow and unspectacular methods of education. Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics 2012-05-22T15:16:53.140Z Both hurlers are part of a Dodger pitching staff that is putting up numbers that no one could have dreamed up following an unspectacular off-season during which they lost the services of Hiroki Kuroda. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Live! 2012-05-20T23:15:37Z It was the clearest sign of balance by a team that had been winning in unspectacular fashion. NCAA basketball Final Four: Kansas comes back, beats Ohio State 2012-04-01T03:28:44Z His one-year stint in New Orleans was unspectacular. The Fifth Down: Top 10 Defensive Linemen in Free Agency 2012-03-11T10:00:01Z Toll is expected to post earnings of two cents a share, unchanged from a year earlier, on the back of unspectacular ... Toll Brothers Moves Back to Living Large 2012-02-22T00:56:38Z Though that would be unspectacular for an economy recovering from its worst recession since World War II, the amount of jobs being created would be up from levels seen just a few months ago. Daily Stock Market Activity 2012-02-02T14:58:09Z ADP reports solid, if unspectacular, private sector job growth. Holes In Facebook's IPO Filing 2012-02-02T02:17:14Z Thus Notre Dame was bound for a rather unspectacular Signing Day, which may not necessarily be a bad thing. Notre Dame Signing Day: No surprises expected 2012-02-01T14:40:00Z After a short and unspectacular tenure, the Thunder released Robinson before this season. Thunder top Warriors 120-109 to start road trip 2012-01-28T06:13:09Z The silence from Greece overshadowed solid but largely unspectacular corporate earnings reports in the United States from the likes of McDonald’s, DuPont and Johnson & Johnson. Shares Retreat on Absence of Greek Resolution 2012-01-24T17:20:28Z It was a wholly unspectacular showing for the Capitals and the latest of what has become a season-long trend of disappointing games on the road. Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Washington suffers first loss in last 10 vs. Carolina 2012-01-21T04:04:11Z The work will be unspectacular at first, with crews working inside for several months to pull out asbestos and other hazardous materials before the remaining structures come down. 'Blues Brothers' mall set to star in demolition 2012-01-20T03:22:00Z It seems to happen almost every season: the Ravens reach the postseason because of their bruising defense and a competent, if unspectacular, offense. Ravens Seek Offense Worthy of Their Defense 2012-01-17T01:50:10Z He was a “game manager” who threw five interceptions on the season, a steady, if unspectacular, player surrounded by a solid team. On Pro Football: 49ers? Smith Delivers in Playoffs After His Best Season 2012-01-15T04:30:09Z At the moment, Daniel Woolard is the top choice at left back — an adequate but unspectacular option. D.C. United?s quiet offseason 2012-01-03T14:53:10Z From the detail in her text and footnotes, it would appear that she enjoyed decent if unspectacular access to current and former Fiat and Agnelli executives. Off the Shelf: In ?Mondo Agnelli,? a Ride on Fiat?s Roller-Coaster ? Review 2011-12-31T21:04:17Z Copper is going to have decent, if unspectacular, growth rates. Copper Traders Most Bullish Since October on Demand: Commodities 2011-12-23T00:42:50Z The Texans wound up running the ball 44 times for an effective but unspectacular 162 yards. The Fifth Down: Week 13 Quick Hits: In Praise of Packers Receivers 2011-12-05T12:42:26Z Uga VII hopped on, and a young woman drove us out the stadium’s back service entrance, up a hill, around some bends to an unspectacular patch of grass that doubles as the dog’s game-day bathroom. Can the Bulldog Be Saved? 2011-11-23T06:55:18Z Sure, his final statistics — 20 completions in 28 attempts, 230 passing yards, 92.9 passer rating — showed that Sanchez played a solid, if unspectacular, game. On Pro Football: Sanchez?s Prescription for Success: First, Do No Harm 2011-11-07T03:50:47Z I think Roman Hamrlik has been solid too, if unspectacular, and he’s already out to a pretty big lead on the team in blocked shots. Capitals fast start an encouraging sign of things to come 2011-11-02T21:33:14Z The team captain Carlos Bocanegra averages 5.78 – a steady if unspectacular showing that is in keeping with his reputation on the team. Goal: U.S. National Team Data Dive: Ratings, Stats and Opinions 2011-11-01T18:09:56Z Manning evenly distributed 344 passing yards to a solid but unspectacular group of wide receivers. The Fifth Down: Week 8 Quick Hits: Patriots Missing a Pass Rush Again 2011-10-31T10:00:24Z Still, “the holiday-shopping season should be decent, but unspectacular,” as consumers find ways to splurge by dipping into savings or making other sacrifices, Sweet said. Transport Shares May Outperform as U.S. Consumer Spending Rises 2011-10-21T04:24:02Z The rising columns of steam and gas were perhaps unspectacular phenomena in themselves. Comet's Burial 2011-09-19T02:00:15.417Z But he brought back memories of another German keeper who plied his trade in this area some 30 years ago — the solid if unspectacular Hubert Birkenmeier. Goal: M.L.S.: Red Bulls Have a Pulse 2011-09-18T16:59:42Z Their inconsistent offense, led by the capable but unspectacular Jarrett Lee, will get a kick start with the return of Russell Shepard, a star receiver who was suspended the first three games by the N.C.A.A. The Quad: L.S.U. Makes an Argument for No. 1 2011-09-16T14:23:49Z George Carmont scored two unspectacular tries for Wigan, the first from acting half and the second a gift from Ah Van's fumble behind his own line. Wigan Warriors 60-12 Bradford Bulls 2011-08-19T21:07:20Z They were trailing 12-0 at the time, Wellens having plunged over for a typically unspectacular effort two minutes into the second half – the 186th for his local club since his debut 13 Augusts ago. St Helens 19-6 Huddersfield 2011-08-12T21:56:05Z The figures prompted some analysts to wonder whether market forecasts for an unspectacular gain of 90,000 jobs in July may be overly optimistic, following truly dismal readings for May and June. Default cloud hangs over U.S. job market 2011-07-31T21:57:36Z Corner kick: What will the loss mean for Lionel Messi, who took the brunt of the criticism for Argentina’s unspectacular play in the tournament? Goal: Copa Am?rica Semifinals: Argentina Is Out 2011-07-17T01:23:54Z Part of it was because of McCarthy, who ended his long winless drought with a solid but unspectacular outing. Willingham homers, McCarthy snaps winless skid as A?s beat Angels 5-3 2011-07-16T06:19:07Z Economic growth looks set to gather pace in the months ahead, but is likely to remain unspectacular. Property market 'moving sideways' 2011-06-30T06:00:27Z His contract extension further diminishes what was already considered an unspectacular crop of unrestricted free agents. Forward Laich signs $27 million deal to stay with Capitals 2011-06-28T15:46:18Z It was solid, if unspectacular entertainment and the murmuring members found time to tut and chunter as the umpire called "net" instead of "let" on a succession of let services. Reliable Roddick now part of the Wimbledon furniture 2011-06-21T16:45:52Z In modifying his games so that their characters are destined to fail, he said, he’s used advanced technology to unspectacular ends, so “all you’re left with is a repeated, infinite letdown.” I Sing the Gadget Electronic 2011-05-19T18:53:05Z He turned 19 in January and ended up with 11 goals and 11 assists in 74 games, respectable if unspectacular numbers. Bruins 6, Lightning 5: Seguin?s Breakout Night Helps Bruins Tie Series 2011-05-18T03:35:38Z After a few solid but unspectacular seasons in the minors, Gee got his first call-up at the end of last season, and did surprisingly well. Bats: From Low Draft Pick To Chance in Rotation 2011-05-11T02:20:21Z After three mostly unspectacular seasons during which he started just five times, Powell blossomed as a senior and fell just 25 yards shy of the school's single-season rushing mark, set by Howard Stevens in 1971. Jets take Louisville RB Powell in 4th round 2011-04-30T18:35:10Z Westwood would accept an unspectacular start of level-par 72, nonetheless, when compared with the troubles of one of his playing partners. Masters 2011: Lee Westwood's even start sets him up for a fight to relish 2011-04-07T20:15:16Z In an unspectacular yet engrossing first half, neither side were able to produce much in the way of goalscoring opportunities. West Brom 2-1 Liverpool 2011-04-02T16:10:52Z "It was quite an unspectacular round of golf, if that was possible because most of the putts I holed for birdies were in the three to four foot range," he said. Ferrie Ties Record Round 2011-03-26T21:41:44Z Old Dominion Coach Blaine Taylor said the Rams deserved a spot in the final 68, especially amid a group of unspectacular teams from Bowl Championship Series conferences. The Quad: Colonial Teams Reversing Underdog Role 2011-03-08T23:20:18Z He's able to run the offense, settle things down and play solid if unspectacular defense. Scouting report: USC 2011-03-05T16:51:06Z Smalling, who joined from Fulham last year and is deputising for the injured Rio Ferdinand at centre-back, received good reviews for a performance that summed up the United display as a whole – solid but unspectacular. Manchester United's draw felt like a loss, says Chris Smalling 2011-02-24T11:00:42Z The printing and IT services segments, which provide more than half of HP's operating profit, should turn in strong, if unspectacular, results, according to analysts. HP results seen solid as Apotheker's vision awaited 2011-02-22T05:36:09Z However, the underlying trend looks unspectacular and we still think that a fall in real household incomes this year will prompt spending to fall. Retail sales: what the economists say 2011-02-18T11:01:46Z While England opened their Six Nations campaign with a solid but unspectacular 26-19 win over Wales in Cardiff, it took O'Gara's 77th-minute intervention to get Ireland off the hook in Rome. Tindall urges England to dominate 2011-02-11T15:59:07Z In an interview with the German weekly magazine Stern, Domscheit-Berg is quoted saying that Assange's cache of bank data is old and "completely unspectacular." WikiLeaks crippled by ex-associates, sources say 2011-02-10T15:34:57Z Buff rejected this method as tame and unspectacular. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z If it seemed like an unspectacular choice, that was merely commensurate with the wreck he faced when he arrived in Eugene. Maybe Oregon found the right coach, after all 2011-02-09T01:35:04Z This season, he caught 45 passes for 582 yards and 2 touchdowns, a solid if unspectacular campaign for a passing offense as dangerous as any in the league. Packers? Little-Known Nelson Scores First 2011-02-07T01:48:03Z His chip also was unspectacular, leaving him an eight-foot putt for par. Tiger Woods is 3-under par after his first round of year 2011-01-27T21:45:00Z But Zvonareva's tidy, if unspectacular, tennis proved enough to secure the opener as she exploited 11 unforced errors from her opponent. Zvonareva brushes aside Kvitova 2011-01-26T01:46:47Z He was seen as the wild card for the solidly built but relatively unspectacular Bears. Packers 21, Bears 14: Packers Head to Super Bowl 2011-01-24T01:02:40Z After 100 years of solid, if unspectacular, teaching and research, the University of Rural England intended to close its chemistry department. The last laboratory 2011-01-05T18:20:48.257Z The rebuilding job is far from over, but they maximized the unspectacular options they had to make this team as good as it could be this season. No apology necessary for Seahawks 2011-01-03T05:58:04Z The Brown-Bobcats divorce seemed so ordinary, so unspectacular, so unworthy of the Brown legacy. Off the Dribble: A Harmonious Split for Brown, Unlike the Others 2010-12-24T03:57:58Z Jennings assists on 30.6 percent of his teammates’ field goals while on the floor, a solid but unspectacular mark among the league’s premier point men. Off the Dribble: Can Milwaukee's Offense Survive Jennings's Injury? 2010-12-21T19:03:02Z "The overall impression is that retail sales were reasonable but unspectacular ahead of the key Christmas shopping period," said Howard Archer, chief European and UK economist at IHS Global Insight. Internet sales hit record high 2010-12-16T10:46:21Z As Walker develops into solid but unspectacular player in high school—and begins dropping precipitously on the prospect rating boards—Keller no longer has time for him. Review: Basketball's Million Dollar Babies 2010-10-21T21:00:00Z Hall was named NFL rookie of the week for his performance against the Saints despite some unspectacular statistics. Rookie QB Hall ready for noisy Seattle 2010-10-21T00:06:00Z I thought it was a solid if unspectacular performance. Championship Verdict: The Observer fans' network on Saturday's matches 2010-10-16T21:24:00Z Very nice season, but surely we all agree it's a bit unspectacular. On Our Minds: A GolfDigest.com Roundtable Discussion 2010-09-20T04:00:00Z After a year defined by unspectacular consistency, Matt Kuchar used a spectacular punched 7-iron from the rough on the first sudden-death hole to set up a birdie and claim his first victory of the season. PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: Deutsche Bank Championship 2010-08-31T04:00:00Z That leaves the center spot as the biggest question, because the United States will probably bring the serviceable but unspectacular Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler to man the post. U.S. Basketball Roster Is Short on Experience and Size 2010-07-22T16:25:00Z His counterpart, Charles Johnson, was an unspectacular situational player for his first three years in the league. Carolina Panthers 2010 Season Preview 2010-07-11T11:47:00Z Sentimentalists are already building barricades against the notion that Klose, an unspectacular penalty-box finisher, could leave South Africa as the nonpareil of strikers. World Cup 2010: Miroslav Klose threatens to eclipse goalscoring gods 2010-07-06T18:52:00Z They now form the board and expect steady, if unspectacular, growth. Tyler Brûlé, Media Maverick 2010-07-01T21:00:00Z There has been progress, however unspectacular, in Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama, about that BP oil spill ? just get the job done 2010-06-04T20:00:00Z Grayson started the race with party backing, a reputation for competence, an ideal political résumé, and a 6-foot-5 frame that gave him an air of authority that his unspectacular public speaking sometimes lacked. How Rand Paul became the Tea Party's Obama 2010-05-14T12:01:00Z No fireworks in Dilshan's first over of gentle off-breaks, conceding three singles and a double as England's openers open their accounts in unspectacular fashion. Live - England v Sri Lanka 2010-05-13T14:31:00Z It was an honest, if unspectacular, total from Pakistan, but it began to look a match-winning one as South Africa struggled early in their reply. Pakistan beat South Africa to qualify 2010-05-10T20:59:00Z Still, the composition of the first-quarter economic expansion offers reason to hope that the growth is sustainable, if unspectacular. Economic growth slower than expected 2010-04-30T13:43:00Z Like their football team, Ireland are solid if unspectacular. Cricket goal 2010-04-28T05:15:00Z Certainly when two Wadian 4-4-2s meet – as they did in Hamburg last Thursday – the result can be unspectacular, something perhaps exaggerated by the use of inside-out wingers. The Question: How do Fulham do it? 2010-04-27T13:47:00Z The Cowboys’ draft was highly impressive at the top, if unspectacular at the bottom. NFL draft report card ? How?d your team do? 2010-04-26T03:15:00Z His has been an unspectacular but satisfying first IPL season and he is admired in India both for his abrasive attitude and ability to hit over the top. Michael Lumb eager to get to the top with England after years of toil | Barney Ronay 2010-03-31T23:10:00Z While a third-placed Six Nations finish, with six tries in five games, was unspectacular, there are tentative signs of confidence returning, even if Johnson still regards the word "style" with distrust. France 12-10 England 2010-03-22T00:10:00Z Others say that a downturn in late January already recalibrated the market, and stocks are now poised for steady, albeit unspectacular, growth. Lacking Economic Cues, Markets Subdued 2010-03-09T17:50:00Z He didn't get to South Florida until late Tuesday night after a 10-day break from golf, shot a relatively unspectacular 71 on Thursday, and faced a 15-foot par putt on his opening hole Friday. Kim, Villegas tied for lead after Honda 2nd round 2010-03-05T23:50:00Z But four decades and billions of dollars later, this war -- based on law enforcement and a crackdown on production, distribution and consumption -- has produced unspectacular results, at best. 2010-01-21T22:49:00Z It was sunset, the unspectacular Venusian sunset which was simply a swift lessening of the golden glow from the cloud veiled sky above. The Golden Amazons of Venus Within that radius he might take his amusements where he would and it was a matter of some amazement to those less privileged than he that he made such unspectacular use of his opportunities. The Torch Bearer She wasn't much to look at—not ugly, just small, brunette, and unspectacular—but she was a supernova of an assistant. Industrial Revolution There was an unusual amount of press interest in what might have seemed a routine and unspectacular hearing. The Great Gray Plague With the general theories proved and demonstrated, the great crisis of invention has passed, and the slow, unspectacular process of development and application has set in. Opportunities in Aviation Naturally enough, the public knew little and cared less for the unspectacular researches among the Invertebrates, which had won such high scientific fame. Thomas Henry Huxley A Character Sketch Aside from its effects upon the wage-bargain, unionism finds its greatest justification is in its unspectacular fraternal, mutual-benefit, and educational functions. Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II Because of my guru's unspectacular guise, only a few of his contemporaries recognized him as a superman. Autobiography of a Yogi Now, however, with his host's warning ringing in his ears, he adopted the unspectacular, or Bagley, style of play. Psmith in the City As a matter of fact Larry's capture, which was as unspectacular as his escape had been strenuous, was the consequence of no cleverness at all. Children of the Whirlwind |
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