| 单词 | draw a blank |
| 例句 | And in the silence, of course, you can hear a pin drop. draw a blank. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to recall anything she’d learned at the Night Zoo that could help her, and drew a blank. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But no matter how hard I focused, struggling to come up with a new plan of attack, my mind drew a blank. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z And later, when she tried to explain to Glerk what had happened, she drew a blank. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z After all these years of watching Miss America, I should have known what to do, but I was so excited, my mind drew a blank. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z If you drew a blank card from the deck, that meant you could fill it in, assigning it a point value and an effect, the more random the better. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z A sensation in their time, selling an estimated 90 million records, the Andrew Sisters may draw a blank from young people. New sister act, and a quick look back If you drew a blank, think back to when you first met. Break the cycle: how to stop having the same argument again and again and again 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Fina acknowledged that some people draw a blank at the name KiDS, thinking its target is juveniles. The Image Chaser 2013-12-04T20:44:57Z He has been in one long-term relationship, with a nurse, but he is drawing a blank at the moment. John Boyega: ‘I’m very direct. I can’t lie’ 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Self Made 83 mins Gillian Wearing After Wearing's name was read out that night, she made it to the stage, thanked her family, then drew a blank. Gillian Wearing: A nose for the truth 2011-08-29T20:30:01Z As for “Run Sister Run,” an easy jam with an Antillean rhythm, I drew a blank. Cass McCombs: Imagine Beckett as a Cranky Singer-Songwriter 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z When Steinbauer asks if he understands why so many millions have viewed the clip, he draws a blank. Fasten your seat belts: Winnebago Man returns 2010-07-08T11:01:00Z ASK most American museum-goers, even avid ones, to name a prominent artist from the Arab world, and they will probably draw a blank. Shifting chronicle 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z It felt so off — it wasn’t me — but when I tried to change it, I drew a blank. New York killed my dating life — and I couldn’t be happier now 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Say the name Stephen Tobolowsky and most people draw a blank. 'Ned Ryerson'! ? you see him every day 2012-01-05T21:46:06Z The spies also checked French records amid rumors that he might have been born in the town of Fontainebleau - but that, too, drew a blank. British spies stumped by Charlie Chaplin mystery 2012-02-17T00:02:10Z Streisand drew a blank when asked if she could think of anything positive that Trump has done. Barbra Streisand Can’t Get Trump Out of Her Head. So She Sang About Him. 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z When asked if there are any foods to avoid cooking while camping, Jin draws a blank. Move beyond skewers and s’mores on your next camping trip 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z This is why, whenever anyone asks me about favorite family dishes, I usually draw a blank and ask if Pepperidge Farm cookies count as a response. I used to beg for creamy cucumber salad — but this version's even better 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Ultimately, though, it’s an episode about the glitches in all of us; about trying to connect mental bits and pieces, and hoping that someone, somewhere, gets it … even when Shazam draws a blank. Reply All's The Case of the Missing Hit: could this be the best podcast episode ever? 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z “I drew a blank — it’s quite remarkable,” she told me. Let?s Hear It for Aunthood 2011-09-17T01:51:44Z But when asked about what happened after she got off stage and was whisked away by strangers, Fraser draws a blank. Those babies who got kissed by presidential candidates? Here’s who they became. 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Asked to consider a weighty ontological matter—Why is there something rather than nothing?—I’ll draw a blank. Instead of Sobbing, You Write Sentences: An Interview with Charles D'Ambrosio 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Alsace did not always draw a blank in America. Alsatian Wines Strike a Balance of Dry and Sweet 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z They’d heard of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963, but any mention of the Poor People’s Campaign often drew a blank stare. A 50-year-old mystery: Who’s that wading in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool? 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Advertisement Yet even Hemingway fans might draw a blank on his Michigan connection. When Hemingway Was a Young Fisherman in Michigan 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z When a reference he’s made to Saigon draws a blank from a young man, all he says is: “Theme park. Before your time.” Solving Crimes the Old-Fashioned Way 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Then he froze onstage Wednesday, when he drew a blank on the third federal agency he would kill as president. GOP candidates to talk foreign policy 2011-11-12T23:36:00Z The times he draws a blank or struggles to complete a thought. Why so many Americans are down on Biden | Bret Stephens 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z But appeals about his whereabouts drew a blank. Driver who killed cyclist Tony Parsons then buried body is jailed 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z He draws a blank when asked what brings him joy aside from music, and similarly can’t identify what he’s most proud of accomplishing in his life or career. Pan-Africanism, family and the Wu: The gospel of Burna Boy 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Although inquiries at the hospital and with Greek authorities drew a blank, Diab insists his son might be in a coma, or imprisoned and unable to contact his family. With hundreds lost in the migrant shipwreck near Greece, identifying the dead is painfully slow 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z He also drew a blank when asked the last country he had visited and the name of a favorite movie. Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Ironically, when it came to her own Gen X, Twenge initially drew a blank. Review | Jean Twenge is ready to make you defend your generation again 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The public at the time never learned that as war approached, with sources failing to deliver and inspectors drawing a blank, there were concerns. How the search for Iraq's secret weapons fell apart 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z It also drew a blank when asked for a speech from George Santos, the New York Republican congressman who was caught fictionalizing his past. ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z It also drew a blank when asked for a speech from George Santos, the new Republican congressman from New York who was caught fictionalizing his past. ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z But that line of inquiry drew a blank. Doorstep murder: Police have new man in sights over banker shooting 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z And while people in New York celebrate its cycles of boom and bust, ask Melburnians about their city’s recent history and many draw a blank. Cultural Cringe and ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z But where he can remember more and more of his friend Byron — an amateur survivalist whose name the protagonist recalls far earlier than his own — his wife’s face continues to draw a blank. Review: Apocalypse on the L.A. River? The novel 'City of Orange' blends humor and dread 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z No matter where he looked he drew a blank. 'I searched for my sister for 30 years, but Covid took her from me' 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z While the saliva samples drew a blank, the stool ones did show a difference that the team believe could be useful for helping to diagnose pancreatic cancer. Stool tests might help spot early pancreatic cancer 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z With experts drawing a blank on the laboratory curiosities, the RHS is now challenging the public to crack the mystery. Appeal to identify scientific curiosities of the past 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Yet when I sat down to email him some recommendations, I drew a blank. Is there really such a thing as ‘mommy brain’? 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z This, of course, isn’t the name of Apple’s mail app, but an ID used by iOS developers, and so it draws a blank when you search for it on the App Store. Hey Siri, what happened? 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z In the May poll, the latest, the number who drew a blank on McCarthy was just 15%. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s popularity continues to slide — even among Republicans 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Its name doesn’t appear on the directory of its Plantation, Florida, domicile, and a receptionist drew a blank when an AP reporter asked for a company representative at the office earlier this month. The big Pentagon internet mystery now partially solved 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z I am trying to think of how to describe its taste, but besides “sweetened chemicals,” I’m drawing a blank. Chill imbibes: taking a dip in the new business of relaxation drinks 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z On top of that it was Christmas so, here too, I drew a blank. My favourite game: a perfect view of another Liverpool v Newcastle classic | Gregg Bakowski 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z But you’d be forgiven for drawing a blank at the mention of his name. Film Review: A sober diplomacy drama in ‘Sergio’ 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z One suspects that the sales force at Hollywood Toys & Costumes has fielded many an unusual request, but “I need a wig to look like ‘Lynn,’ you know, from ‘49 Up’?” drew a blank stare. They bonded over the end of an epic film saga. No, it's not 'Star Wars' 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z But when she contacted her local authority, they drew a blank – her files had been lost. 'I've been shafted twice': Stasi victims and their quest for compensation 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z "I'll be honest with you, I'm drawing a blank on what he accomplished," a man said. Cabot Phillips: Dems don't want Biden in 2020 and many can't name his accomplishments 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Former special counsel Robert Mueller drew a blank on the Democrats’ opposition research firm Fusion GPS, which penetrated the upper reaches of the FBI to feed the Trump-Russia conspiracy theory. Mueller draws blank on Fusion GPS, firm at center of Trump-Russia conspiracy theory 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z After checks on his phone records and bank details drew a blank, the missing person inquiry was escalated to a murder hunt. How litter pickers helped catch a killer 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z And the threat online retailers pose to their business model is limited: Truetsch’s shop may be called Leleland.eu, but typing the url into a browser draws a blank page. Are the hyper-specialist shops of Berlin the future of retail? 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z “I mean, you have to go back — well, actually I’m drawing a blank. You could go to some local elections. Not at the federal level.” N.C. political operative indicted, and prosecutor signals that more charges are likely 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Yet if you asked the average festival visitor to identify Stanley Nelson, you’d likely draw a blank. Stanley Nelson has had more documentaries play at Sundance than anyone else, and he's back in 2019 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z An Orbis search for Alonso, the supposed chief executive, also drew a blank. APNewsBreak: Undercover agents target cybersecurity watchdog 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z But pressed for specific, proven examples of such fraudulent voting practice, Packard drew a blank. 'It's a poll tax': how New Hampshire became a battlefield for voting rights 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z At first the computer drew a blank; seconds later, it decided it was dealing with another car, expecting it to drive away and require no special action. Franken-algorithms: the deadly consequences of unpredictable code 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z While Chen captured the men’s singles gold, China drew a blank in women’s singles in Brazil. China draws blank in Asiad badminton singles as rivals improve 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z A reference to an “able Grable” draws a blank response from a young waiter. Lawrence Osborne does Raymond Chandler quite well, thank you 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Last year, when he crashed out with a broken shoulder that still ails him, he drew a blank. Tour de France 2018: stage one – live! 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z When the I.C.R.C. officers there asked him his parents’ and his siblings’ names, and where they were from in Rwanda, he drew a blank. What the International Committee of the Red Cross Can Teach Trump About Reuniting Families 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Even when he is drawing a blank in front of goal, the Swede brings exposure to the American game. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's stunning MLS debut is starting to look like an exception 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z But on a number of other questions, he drew a blank, including whether his father uses a blocked phone number. Documents Show Promise, and Letdown, Around Trump Tower Meeting 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z Asked for personal stories or vivid recollections about her, several former colleagues draw a blank. Opinion | Gina Haspel is tainted by her torture involvement. But she understands Russia. 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z On the down side, he made some rookie errors and drew a blank in his first six races. Motor racing - Teenager Stroll is now the face of experience at... 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Ciara: I honestly am drawing a blank on the first piece of jewelry I ever received. Ciara talks partnership with Pandora, saving jewelry for her daughter 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Around here, discerning diners can rattle off names of chefs and even pastry chefs from the top mainstream restaurants, but when it comes to great ramen or pho, most draw a blank. Seattle ramen ranking: Which of Capitol Hill’s 5 new places is best? 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z The same person who can rehash every detail of a Kardashian Twitter feed for the last three months will draw a blank when asked the name of his or her representative in Congress. So, Meghan Markle, Are You Familiar With the Statute of Rhuddlan? 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Yet, try as I might to imagine Theresa May or Philip Hammond allowing even loose change to be given to the poor with no questions, I still draw a blank. A basic income for everyone? Yes, Finland shows it really can work | Aditya Chakrabortty 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Despite dominating possession in front of a raucous home support at Buenos Aires’ fabled La Bombonera stadium, Messi and Argentina once again drew a blank to the dismay of their fans. South American roundup: Argentina's World Cup hopes in doubt after draw 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z “They drew a blank, sure, but now we know why — they were in the wrong place.” Geode : Nature : Nature Research 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z I try searching for somewhere I can buy loose pasta and rice, but I draw a blank – it means travelling miles. My week without plastic: 'I found a toothbrush made of pig hair' 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z The Department of Canadian Heritage, which is in charge of the Canada 150 celebrations, drew a blank. Canada Letter: It’s July 1. Let’s Party. Wait, Why Today? 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Not long ago, a traveler who mentioned spending a night in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, might draw a blank look. Layovers That Give Travelers a Break and Hub Cities a Boost 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z But when O’Connor later called him up to say she’d left the band and was looking for a record label, Grainge drew a blank. Nigel Grainge, Ensign Records founder who discovered Sinead O'Connor, dies at 70 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Julie says that for every one of her positive endings, many will draw a blank. The DNA detective helping to reunite families - BBC News 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z But when asked what they were rehearsing for, he drew a blank. North Korea says it's ready for war, but Pyongyang remains a city of orderly calm 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Unless both draw a blank, the deadlock must be broken on Sunday at a desert circuit where both are two times winners and returning in rather better mood than they left last year. Motor racing: Hamilton wants real Bahrain battle with Vettel 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z After months of searching, they drew a blank. The man who was the 'Body on the Moor' - BBC News 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z I'm sure there are worse things in life than encountering "the Wall" on a golf course, but at the moment I'm drawing a blank. The do's and don'ts of skipping ahead on the golf course - Golf Digest 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z An FBI investigation drew a blank though Mr Rahami was arrested for hitting his mother and stabbing his brother. Sangfroid city 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z It was probably imported to Hawaii by an ornamental plant, but a global DNA database drew a blank; this was an entirely new strain. An American tragedy: why are millions of trees dying across the country? 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z So, when Chelsea threatened to draw a blank, it is no surprise the same agents delivered a solution late on deadline day. David Luiz is not really Antonio Conte’s type, but Kanté will offer protection | Dominic Fifield 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Hired after Ireland won three men's boxing medals at London 2012, and the U.S. drew a blank, Walsh said the results were starting to show. Boxing: U.S. men regaining respect, says coach Walsh 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z A stubborn belief that Iraq had WMD had persisted from the 1990s across the intelligence community and there was an unwillingness to reassess this assumption even as inspectors drew a blank. The intelligence questions for Chilcot - BBC News 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z Diana draws a blank: To her, the house is alien territory. Pulitzer winner ‘Next to Normal’ finds a rock musical in mental illness 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z I also drew a blank when I rang Primesight, which owns many of the billboards. The mystery of the 'legal name fraud' billboards - BBC News 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Mention it to a trader, and you might draw a blank stare. Investing as a Game: Is it Big Business? 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z In 1995, the year Mr. Kimsey stepped down as chairman, The Washington Post called him a “behind-the-scenes power broker” whose name might lead the average person to “draw a blank.” Jim Kimsey Dies at 76; AOL Co-Founder Influenced Generation of Net Providers 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z Questions about her family, home and the father of the baby draw a blank. A messiah for India's abandoned sick - BBC News 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z If you're an entry- or mid-level professional and are asked about leadership experiences in an interview, you may draw a blank. Answer 'Describe Your Leadership Experiences' in an Interview 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z If you have a tendency to draw a blank when people ask you what you'd like for your birthday or an upcoming holiday, think about what you need. 6 Ways to Save on Your Beauty Routine 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The line got applause and sent the wonks on Twitter aflutter, but it left most people drawing a blank: What’s wage insurance? Here's the Most Unorthodox Idea from the State of the Union 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Aberdeen passed up the chance to go top of the table for the second time in five days after they drew a blank at home to Partick Thistle. Aberdeen 0-0 Partick Thistle 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z But despite this, detectives initially drew a blank. How police hunt for rapist went from Leeds to Slovakia - BBC News 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z Ask what Europe wants – in Ukraine, Syria or the Arctic circle – and you’ll draw a blank. Europe is becoming an undemocratic continent where force matters more than law 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z First it was mild lapses after his 50th birthday - conversations unraveling as he lost the words, the maddening feeling of drawing a blank again and again. Doctor living with Alzheimer’s knows what his future holds 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z I stood there, blinking and drawing a blank. I have a malignant brain tumor. But it’s not really on my mind. 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z They suspected some kind of infection, however all pathogen screening drew a blank. Knut polar bear death riddle solved - BBC News 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Not only because they only struck once apiece against Tottenham and Aston Villa and drew a blank against Newcastle but because Louis van Gaal has less firepower at his disposal now. Premier League: 10 talking points from this weekend’s action 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z And when asked his favorite movie comedy, he considers the question for 10 seconds and draws a blank. Dolphins’ stoic Joe Philbin says he knows how to lighten up 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z The BBC's Heir Hunters programme drew a blank when searching for direct descendents. Art, royalties and other treasures of unclaimed estates - BBC News 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Most people draw a blank when confronted with the idea of wine from Morocco. A love affair with Morocco's wines and cuisine 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z If your boss asks you where you’d like to be in 12 months and you draw a blank, your career future might look a lot like a brick wall. Three Signs You've Hit A Career Dead End 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z Asked about its segregationist origins, he drew a blank. A Georgia County Where the Rebel Flag Is Still Revered 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Challenge people to remember what they ate the day before, and many will draw a blank. Dietary data under fire for being unreliable 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z Williams are hoping for a big haul of points in Montreal this weekend after drawing a blank in Formula One's Monaco showcase race last time out. Williams expect to be back in the points in Canada 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z While it is difficult to predict whether Motorola Solutions will continue to hunt for potential suitors in the near term or not, all is not lost for the company if its search draws a blank. Motorola Solutions Fails To Find A Buyer, What Next? 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z At 52, increasingly forgetful, I sometimes rack my brain for past experiences that I’m positive are in there somewhere and draw a blank. Remembrance of Things Lost 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z And Sallyann, who drew a blank piece of paper, marries three times. Edith Pearlman: Fabulist, Realist 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z However, besides a brief foray with an unofficial fan-made Visual Pinball version I always drew a blank. Impossible 'The Addams Family Pinball' Video-Game Made Possible By Kickstarter 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z But most of those interviewed at the game drew a blank. Christie begins trip to London with soccer, not politics 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z Even though I spent the past year writing album reviews for these online pages, my mind drew a blank. The Genius Bait-and-Switch of Bruno Mars's 'Uptown Funk' with Mark Ronson's 'Uptown Special' 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Ms. Zhou could easily rattle off foreign brands she liked, among them Zara and H&M, but when asked about favored Chinese brands she drew a blank. Adidos and Hotwind? In China, Brands Adopt Names to Project Foreign Flair 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z On Monday a stretch of the Grand Union canal, which Alice walked alongside before she disappeared, was sifted through in the hope to recover her possessions, including her iPhone, but officers again drew a blank. Police searching for missing teenager Alice Gross find a body in river Brent 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z If you draw a blank, ask friends and family for help. What To Do As Soon As You Get Laid Off 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z He famously drew a blank during a Michigan debate, unable to name the third government agency he wanted to ax. Rick Perry’s future tested by his past in New Hampshire When you asked me about my single greatest accomplishment in my last job, I apologize that I drew a blank. 10 Things To Do After The Job Interview 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z But she was criticized after a radio show host asked her to name the capital of Nevada and she drew a blank. Miss USA tours Carson on Nevada homecoming tour 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The title is obviously unique and may prompt even some geeks to draw a blank. Sex, lies and PCs in ‘80s computer world drama 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z They are still without a title sponsor and the run of three races without a point is their worst since 2009 when they drew a blank in Spain and the three successive races. Struggling McLaren could go 'radical' 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z The mini-sub was deployed late on Tuesday after data analysis from its first aborted mission drew a blank, officials said. Mini-sub resumes search for plane 2014-04-16T00:48:23Z Norwegian police released the man's picture to the press after other efforts to identify him drew a blank. DNA tests identify Norway amnesiac 2014-04-11T15:49:16Z But she, like so many others, drew a blank. On the trail of the mysterious Mont Blanc treasure 2014-03-14T01:03:04Z From her home in Londonderry, Sarah Moran has been trying to find the grave for years but, despite drawing a blank for so long, she refused to give up. British graves located in Shanghai 2013-12-13T01:49:24Z Questions about how she spends her free time draw a blank stare. How does she do it? U.Md. women’s lacrosse coach Cathy Reese juggles work, family 2013-11-20T16:13:39Z Asked to name a legitimate criticism of how she leads, she drew a blank. Amid Exits, President of Hunter College Is Assailed for Her Management Style 2013-09-03T00:29:09Z When I asked Federer if he saw his influence in younger players, he drew a blank. The U.S. Open Issue: Roger Federer Can Still Get His Game Face On 2013-08-24T20:20:21Z In turn, the Indian may draw a blank when his American co-worker applauds him for hitting a homer after closing that lucrative deal. Preoccupations: Going the Distance, With Sports Analogies 2013-07-06T20:07:42Z "The police did an investigation and interviewed all the staff, but drew a blank and nothing from the library had ever come up for sale in the book trade," Kelly says. The curious tale of the stolen books 2013-04-24T23:48:13Z Miller mentioned £1.5bn on "youth and community sports" and £150m for school sport, but how much is going into promoting female cycling and over what time period drew a blank. British Cycling: women get a push 2013-03-25T19:22:37Z Others wincing in the West Country this weekend will include David Pipe, who drew a blank with 25 runners, and Philip Hobbs, whose 13 runners managed a single third among them. Nicky Henderson already planning fresh triumphs after Cheltenham 2013-03-16T20:08:20Z This stage of the process was guided by posthumous portraits of the king as science draws a blank on Richard's eye colour, skin colour and hairstyle. How do you reconstruct a face from just a skull? 2013-02-06T11:23:24Z Yet this was still no time for Mancini's forward line to draw a blank. QPR 0-0 Manchester City 2013-01-29T21:58:12Z A number of financial officials in Asia and Europe drew a blank when asked by Reuters for their appraisal. Analysis: Obama's Treasury choice untested outside budget expertise 2013-01-11T00:53:57Z He tried several times to write a letter to Nike’s Parker, but always made it about halfway down a computer screen before drawing a blank. Dear Nike: I Can't Tie My Shoes 2012-12-08T05:30:51Z If you draw a blank, think of someone you admire. How To Recover From A Small Error With Big Consequences 2012-11-09T18:57:42Z I ask a few friends and search some online Muslim websites - only to draw a blank. The rise of the halal traveller 2012-08-20T00:54:46Z As for a possible motive, investigators say they're still drawing a blank. An offensive line all rolled up in one 12-year-old kid 2012-08-17T01:12:05Z At an abandoned military site held by rebels in Aleppo, one young fighter with a scuffed up kalashnikov drew a blank when asked what unit he was in. Insight: Syria rebels see future fight with foreign radicals 2012-08-08T01:06:25Z He drew a blank when I asked him about the "wet otters" line. EYES ON LONDON: Boris waxes lyrical, royal silver 2012-07-31T13:32:12Z Chivas got a goal of their own, but you suspect they would have settled for drawing a blank rather than losing the player who made the goal, to injury. MLS: Five things we learned in week 20 2012-07-23T13:00:00Z “Problem was, when I tried to recall my own graduation, I drew a blank.” White lies 2012-07-18T17:21:27.687Z Mark Johnston rarely draws a blank at Royal Ascot and he saddled his 35th winner at the meeting when Fennell Bay took the concluding King George V Handicap over a mile and a half. Ladies' day Royal Ascot crowd suffers 10,000 drop in numbers 2012-06-21T19:07:15Z Mario Balotelli drew a blank for the Italians, disappearing from the action in the last half hour after a bright opening. Italy Thrashed 3-0 by Russia in Euro Warm-Up Match 2012-06-02T00:49:50Z Searches for information on the recent protests and immolations in Tibet, for example, are likely to draw a blank on any search engine. Google change will alert Chinese users when search terms are being censored 2012-05-31T18:24:42Z They lost their last qualifying tie to Sweden before drawing a blank in a friendly against the Swiss and succumbing 3-0 to Germany. Five things we learned from the Euro 2012 warm-up matches 2012-05-28T07:03:42Z You misplace your reading glasses, can’t find your car in a parking lot or draw a blank when trying to remember a friend’s name. Consumer Reports: Simple steps can help keep your brain sharp even as you age 2012-04-23T20:43:28Z But when I asked if he could recall incorporating a specific suggestion from a pundit or donor or other distant but well-meaning ally, he drew a blank. When Everyone's an Expert: How Romney Might Deal with the Flood of Campaign Advice 2012-04-19T06:15:00Z But the begging-letter writer, charm he never so wisely, draws a blank sometimes. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z In Wednesday’s debate, after drawing a blank on the Energy Department during his statement about closing agencies, Perry was subsequently pressed to name it. Perry’s ‘Oops’ Recalls Previous Presidential Debate Gaffes 2011-11-11T13:37:02Z After drawing a blank on Energy during his own statement about closing agencies last night, Perry was pressed to name it. Perry’s ‘Oops’ Moment in Long Line of Presidential Debate Gaffes 2011-11-10T19:17:12Z Perry is only saying “oops” for drawing a blank on a favorite subject of criticism on the campaign trail. Perry pledges to eliminate 3 federal agencies but fails to remember their names during debate 2011-11-10T02:40:46Z The Nationals draw a blank in six innings against Arizona’s Wade Miley, who had made only one previous start. Nationals vs. Diamondbacks: Washington extends offensive drought in loss 2011-08-26T03:21:13Z He hurriedly drew a blank from his pocket, filled it in and arose from the table. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z Start looking for players under 25, and you come close to drawing a blank. The Spin 2011-04-05T10:17:09Z Tony McCoy, who needed 15 attempts before winning the National on Don't Push It 12 months ago, was also here yesterday, though he drew a blank from two rides. Hadden Frost aims to emulate father on Calgary Bay in Grand National 2011-04-01T18:51:00Z He drew a blank when the moderator asked what the third agency would be. Perry pledges to eliminate 3 federal agencies but fails to remember their names during debate 2011-11-10T02:40:46Z England's position in Group G was strengthened when Bulgaria and Switzerland drew a blank in Sofia. Bulgaria 0-0 Switzerland 2011-03-26T19:36:49Z Tonight we drew a blank, but New York is obviously a good pickup game to bounce back on. Sounders FC 0, L.A. Galaxy 1, postgame quotes and stats 2011-03-16T07:40:10Z BearRides yesterday resorted to praying to the Gods but still drew a blank. Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog, plus our weekly tipping competition 2011-02-04T11:48:00Z Why, the worst you can do, if you put your money into them, is to draw a blank. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z He puzzled his brain to recall incidents he had heard of Steinbaum’s history, but investigation along that line drew a blank. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z Godolphin field 18 runners today, and while they are unlikely to offer much of a return, it would be a surprise to see them draw a blank. Saeed Bin Suroor well placed to enjoy Group success at Meydan 2011-01-20T00:05:05Z I’ve jumped around so much on tape this morning I’m drawing a blank, sorry. The Fifth Down: Mike Tomlin and Rex Ryan Like Each Other 2011-01-19T11:00:32Z I want people to be aware of the connection of the floods with the changes in our climate but I am just drawing a blank. Dot Earth: Young Activists Seek Roles on Energy, Climate 2011-01-09T21:02:04Z A short time later, Clapper sat for an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer, in which she asked him about the arrests and he drew a blank. Intelligence chief was not briefed on terror arrests in Britain, White House says 2010-12-23T00:06:00Z That left the towering American plenty of time to draw a blank. In the Arena: Experience Key to Success Among Tennis Elite 2010-12-08T15:03:00Z He tapped his free hand against his temple and drew a blank. Samantha Hunt: “The Yellow.” 2010-11-22T05:00:00Z But why should a two-dimensional image of, say, a museum Claire visited jog her memory when actually returning to the same museum a week later draws a blank? Recovering Memory: Can a New Device Help Amnesia Patients? 2010-10-20T00:20:00Z On a slightly more parochial level, Wayne Rooney, too, drew a blank. World Cup 2010: Joachim L?w sends Lionel Messi to superstar scrapheap 2010-07-03T18:54:00Z And the last question serves as a backup in case the candidate draws a blank on one of the other questions. How to Conduct a Job Interview 2010-04-20T16:03:00Z After first drawing a blank, a descendent of soldiers who served on both sides was found. Call for red coat army memorial 2010-03-20T02:34:00Z It was indeed a perplexing situation,—after so hot a chase, and then to draw a blank. A Blot on the Scutcheon But don’t expect me to pack his ludship, if we draw a blank and have to trek back without food or water.” Into the Primitive East presently comes up, and draws a blank. Tom Brown at Rugby No matter," said she, "it is pleasanter for you to have won a prize in a lottery where one must have more sense than luck if one is not to draw a blank. The Children of the World "After all, being close at hand like this, you're not much likely to draw a blank in the lottery." Plashers Mead A Novel I draw a blank, and leave my broker in the lurch, who has to settle his accounts as best he can. Here and There in London The speaker drew a blank note from his desk and filled it in. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure Your father tried in the same lottery and drew a blank; you may gain the highest prize; but my hopes with your sister render it a most delicate subject for my opinion. Olla Podrida But in respect of the conversation it must be confessed that I drew a blank. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies He drew a blank card out of his pocket and turned to a table to write on it and then handed it to me. Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune It is not to the credit of one that he got a prize nor to the discredit of another that he drew a blank. Elementary Theosophy They met with great success in the tidal waters off Campbell River, but practically drew a blank wherever else they tried. Fishing in British Columbia With a Chapter on Tuna Fishing at Santa Catalina He had saved up from his small earnings, while with his father, the sum of ten dollars, and with this, he tells us, he bought a lottery ticket, which drew a blank. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History But here again he drew a blank, for Mark had long ago found it expedient to concoct a circumstantial account of how and when the central idea had first occurred to him. The Giant's Robe "I suppose you drew a blank in the big room downstairs?" Starman's Quest Every time we did this, however, we drew a blank. The Boys of Crawford's Basin The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of Colorado He knew, of course, that he might draw a blank; but he did not take much account of that. Sam's Chance And How He Improved It Mr. Walters took up his pen and drew a blank sheet towards him. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 In staking their lives, they only stake a lottery ticket, which would probably draw a blank. An Echo Of Antietam 1898 An Associated Press dispatch of July 22 from London remarked: So far as British vessels were concerned, the German submarines drew a blank during the week ended yesterday. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 If you draw a prize, well and good; if you draw a blank, you must make the best of it. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony Patty drew a blank card toward her, and in an upright back hand traced the inscription, "Your disconsolate C. St. J." Just Patty I put my forehead against the door of Room 813 and drew a blank. Highways in Hiding Life is a lottery where we find That fortune plays full many a prank; And when poor —— got his mind, 'Twas fortune made him draw a blank. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Convinced that the purchasers were being swindled, he attired himself in plain clothes, purchased a ticket, went down to the basement, and drew a blank. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City A child inheriting from a blue-eyed person simply draws a blank from that side in the lottery. How to Live Rules for Healthful Living Based on Modern Science At least, I didn't draw a blank exactly when I went there before. Set in Silver They had arrived at the end of their journey only to draw a blank. A Popular Schoolgirl "I hope you won't be too disappointed if you draw a blank on your end." Time Crime Well, I took a chance also—and drew a blank. The Hidden Places And he drew a blank check, engraved in a costly manner, from his pocket, and wrote on the "please-pay" line "Five hundred and fifty thousand dollars." The Golden Censer The duties of to-day, the hopes of the future We drew a blank on the Montana Movie—it was an unknown. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects While we seem to have gotten used to a concept like the �income distribution�, we draw a blank with a �freedom distribution�. Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy Let them exercise but an ordinary degree of judgment, sound discrimination and good sense, and there will be no danger of drawing a blank. Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness Too often, after many sugar-coated words, and several premeditated misdeals on both sides, one draws a blank and the other a booby. The Jericho Road Southey got the only prize out of the hazard; Lovell's wife was so-so, and Coleridge drew a blank, or thought he did, which was the same thing; for as a man thinketh so is she. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women He searched his pockets, and apparently drew a blank. The Lamp in the Desert He said he once read the lessons in church; really he thought he was safe to draw a blank. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 5, 1919 I tried this, but drew a blank again. Bullets & Billets Too often, after much sugar-coated deception, and many premeditated misdeals on both sides, one draws a blank and the other a booby. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 12 It was then that my mind drew a blank. Take Me for a Ride: coming of age in a destructive cult And to a dead moral certainty I drew a blank, and went to bed that night without a joint started or a bone splintered. The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories They were not the first man and woman to go hunting Cupid with the best will in the world—only to draw a blank. Roden's Corner Suppose I drew a blank; fancy being married to a blank! From One Generation to Another Ambition is a lottery, where, however uneven the chances, there are some prizes; but in dissipation, every one draws a blank.—Letters of Stephen Montague. Pelham — Complete "At least a hundred draw a blank to one who draws a small prize, and the chances are a hundred to one against you." The Store Boy In respect of that one memory again drew a blank, but remained unsatisfied. Alias the Lone Wolf He drew a blank in the remainder of the upstairs rooms, which included a sitting-room, though he devoted fully quarter of an hour to reading the titles of Siddle's books. The Postmaster's Daughter He turned to his desk, drew a blank sheet of paper toward him and indited a brief note to Mr. Hennage. The Long Chance Requests for pictures of the P-51 wreckage, and for a report on the condition of Mantell's body, also drew a blank. The Flying Saucers are Real When asked directly about the request, however, Sproull draws a blank. Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software "Here! give me a pencil, somebody; I've broken the point off mine," she said, as she moved her chair to a table and drew a blank sheet of paper towards her. Katherine's Sheaves Shock drew a blank sheet toward him and set himself to compose his wire. The Prospector |
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