| 单词 | first blush |
| 例句 | We spend so much time celebrating the importance and power of family influence that it may seem, at first blush, that this can’t be true. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At first blush it didn’t seem to make sense to Joe that a kid like Day would have any reason to work in a place as dirty and dangerous as the coulee. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z At first blush, it was anything but romantic. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It may seem at first blush that cooperating with the system while urging good behavior is the only option available, but in reality it is not a liberation strategy at all. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Superstar lawyers and math whizzes and software entrepreneurs appear at first blush to lie outside ordinary experience. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z At first blush, using Hands Across America as a plot device, as Jordan Peele does in his new horror film "Us," seems a bit odd. The Reagan era and "Us": Sins of the '80s still haunt America in Jordan Peele's horror tale 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z At first blush the concept is wearyingly familiar: I’ve already sat through two shows that attempted to mine the Bacharach-David repertoire for theatrical gold. Theater Review: ‘What’s It All About?’ at New York Theater Workshop 2013-12-06T03:00:11Z The idea of localizing a show about a very particular city seems funny at first blush. 'Portlandia' cast thinks you're 'special' ? not 2011-12-22T21:38:08Z At first blush, the two events seemed like opposite ends of the spectrum. Perspective | What do ‘Lock her up’ and ‘Send her back’ have in common? It’s pretty obvious. 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The Lego Movie appeared at first blush to be the most flagrant soulless cash-grab of the year –and that ended up being a remarkable work of ingenuity. TMNT first look review – what the shell is this? 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Franco may be, at first blush, an odd choice to topline the tale of a young illusionist with a grandiose attitude who is forced to flee a traveling circus. James Franco in early talks for "Oz" 2011-02-05T00:42:00Z The rest unfolds by seesawing between their points of view at opposite points in time: Cathy's moving backward from the breakup to the first blush, Jamie's moving forward from the meet-cute to the end. 'The Last Five Years' feels a bit stage-bound 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Dave, who at first blush seems a starchy law-and-order man, is actually sitting atop volcanic emotions and a secret history that somehow involves fire. ‘That Demon Within’: A cop’s anguish feeds thriller’s flame 2014-04-17T20:25:23Z Honorable mention: United States. At first blush, claiming the United States is a good place for atheists seems preposterous. Eight of the best countries to be an atheist 2012-08-29T14:55:00Z At first blush, it seemed odd that an actor whose groundbreaking work re-defined mainstream audiences’ expectations about gay characters onscreen would be so squeamish about the fruits of his early labor. Billy Crystal’s “gay sex” gaffe: What his comment about TV sex really meant 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z At first blush, this might seem like good news for older Americans. Trumpcare hurts older voters: Donald Trump endorses bill that punishes one of his key constituencies 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z "One Out of Two," a wily, compressed novel by the late Mexican writer Daniel Sada, features spinster twins who at first blush seem most intent on confusing bystanders as to which sister is which. In Daniel Sada's ticklish 'One Out of Two,' twins raise questions about self and identity 2015-12-24T05:00:00Z This wine may at first blush seem as though it’s driven by marketing, but taste it, and you’ll discover it’s a crisp, tasty rosé, ideal for starting a meal or for accompanying spicy foods. There are more good rosés than ever, including a Virginia stunner 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seems an odd choice. On Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, a voyage of discovery 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z But while at first blush it seems like genuine cultural inclusion, a refreshing gesture from an international label, whose soul is it selling? Gucci’s Diversity Drag 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z He acknowledged that the proposed moniker seems nonsensical at first blush: After all, there is no “East Sonoma Coast.” Why American wine labels aren’t as specific as they could be 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z But much of the local culture seems, at first blush, hardscrabble and uninviting. In Frank Lloyd Wright Country, Architecture and Apple Pie 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z Veblen’s fiancé, Paul, may seem different at first blush. Review: Facing Marriage and Befriending a Squirrel in ‘The Portable Veblen’ 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z On first blush, the new poll might seem to show a convergence between Trump’s thin skin over "SNL" jokes and general public perception. Trump vs. "SNL": A political comedy Americans are actually watching 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z To look at the first blush of reconstruction down here in the 1990s is to grow nostalgic for a New York that moved at a different tempo. When Wall Street Was Unoccupied 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z At first blush, both questions would seem to have easy answers. I was arrested for harassment, and that was the good part 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, Peacock’s “Angelyne” has little in common with “Pistol.” Rock ’n’ Roll Swindles, Revisited 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z At first blush I may not seem like a prime candidate for a digital detox. Future Tense: A Digital Detox Test: Unplug Twitter and Facebook. Put Off Email and Smartphone. 2014-02-07T21:43:43Z At first blush, you might assume that the statement about anxiety being beneficial simply calmed the students, reducing their stress and allowing them to focus. Motherlode Blog: Was Your Child Born to Take Tests, or Born to Panic? 2013-02-06T18:21:36Z With twinkling arpeggios fortified by bubbly rhythm, in the style perhaps best described as “iPad commercial,” the song presents what seems at first blush like a pickup anthem, an ode to blithe submission. Critics? Choice: New CDs 2011-04-04T22:04:46Z At first blush, the return of the man who helmed the original blockbuster Spider-Man film trilogy as well as the riotously campy "Evil Dead" trilogy seems like a coup for comic-book fanatics. How will "Evil Dead" and "Spidey" director Sam Raimi fare in the MCU? It'll swallow his soul 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Much of the novel emphasizes how the actors’ problems make their way into the scripts, especially after the first blush of inspiration has dimmed. Nick Hornby’s ‘Funny Girl,’ About a 1960s BBC Sitcom Star 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z Collins has suffered intense critical derision for decades – specifically since 1981’s “Face Value,” his debut solo LP and first blush with pop stardom away from prog stalwarts Genesis. Take a look at Phil Collins now: It’s time to recognize the critical punching-bag’s true genius 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z The language, at first blush plain and functional, reveals itself as the right medium for a story of unusual urgency — not simple but bony, spare and precise. Jung Yun's family drama 'Shelter' reads like a suspenseful thriller 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Upon first blush, the rankings may seem like laws. New Country Rankings Aim to Help Travelers Choose Safe Destinations 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, given its subject, “Death Speaks” seems unremittingly bleak at first blush. Music Review: David Lang?s Music at Zankel Hall 2012-01-31T22:55:56Z At least at first blush, it seems odd to compare the argumentative case for God with that for Santa Claus et al. Can we prove that God exists? Richard Dawkins and the limits of faith and atheism 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z At first blush, this eight-episode series may look more PBS than HBO, but the second blush is a doozy — and it would probably send “Masterpiece” pledge-drivers straight to the fainting couch. Review | HBO’s grand ‘Gentleman Jack’ gives a 19th-century lesbian landowner the respect she deserved 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, it resembles some yoga classes, minus music, chanting or incense, but it transforms. Urban Athlete: Happy to Bend Over Backward 2011-03-03T22:11:28Z And at first blush, Mr. Calatrava’s architecture can almost — almost — make you forget what an epic boondoggle the whole thing has been. Santiago Calatrava’s Transit Hub Is a Soaring Symbol of a Boondoggle 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z PG: And “now” brings us to “Nocturnal Animals,” your new film, which couldn’t be less like “A Single Man,” at first blush. Tom Ford, Ben Mankiewicz and a Fashion-Film Vortex 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z In Tokyo there’s the nascent Hoshinoya Tokyo resort, which at first blush looks like a high-rise. A Room (or a Ryokan, Yurt or R.V.) With a View 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z At first blush, the phrase “serial memoirist” seems distinctly postmodern: Before the self-empowerment boom of the 1960s and 70s, writing a memoir was thought to be the province of a reflective senior citizen. This Is the Story of My Life. And This Is the Story of My Life. 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z As it races to compete in the metaverse, Google might, at first blush, seem like a surprising participant at that grand annual display of analog wonders: Milan Design Week. Getting a Brighter View During Milan Design Week 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z What at first blush appears to be your run-of-the-mill shop reveals its darker corners bit by bit, like an old mansion. Los Angeles, as a Pedestrian 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z “At first blush, it may seem like a big number, but I think of this as a question of value, not of cost,” Dr. Devgan said. And Now, the $200,000 Face-Lift 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, these essays may seem like gay esoterica, exemplary bits of camp. Review: ‘Philip Sparrow Tells All’ Paints a Samuel Steward Portrait 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z Except his blogs weren’t all they seemed to be at first blush. Modern Love: An Ex Blogs: Is it O.K. to Watch? 2011-08-05T16:24:53Z The religious right’s professed insistence upon “family values” might appear at first blush to be at odds with the anything but saintly personal behavior of many of its leading proponents. GOP insider: Religion destroyed my party 2012-08-05T16:00:00Z At first blush, the mechanics of “Sex Box” sound like an ersatz religious ritual, a cult-like initiation process designed to intimidate, humiliate and then assimilate the participants. “Sex Box”: It’s a TV show where people have sex inside a box! 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z “At first blush, you would think the animals would be smarter,” Scott Swartzwelder, one of the lead researchers, reported in a press release on the findings. Alcohol and the teen brain: There’s evidence binge drinking is dangerous for the adolescent brain — but guess what substance gets the bad rap 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Though he said he found my question odd and “uninformed at first blush,” he delved into the topic with me. The horrors of terrorism makes travel an imperative not a luxury 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z This might seem bratty at first blush, but it comes down to the fact that airlines have moved toward fee-based models: The more paid, the more received. This Is When You Should Complain to an Airline 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z “I like the fact that it didn’t at first blush look different,” he said. Christie’s, Trying to Be Relevant, Puts AI Art on the Block 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z So at first blush, it’s understandable that you might gravitate toward the sparkly, colorful side of the desert. Beyond the green in Palm Springs: The desert is Coachella Valley’s true oasis 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z At first blush, the EP’s title track would be a square peg in the round hole labeled Straightforward Emotion. Dirty Projectors Summon Pure Emotion on About To Die EP 2012-11-01T17:00:13Z At first blush, the books on this week’s list seem quite disparate. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z It was a strange choice on first blush: Biden got a video paean, framing him as a relentless crusader for causes in which he believed and thus lending gravity to his words. Convention's Obama Video Seeks to Define 'Presidential' 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Of her husband, Ms. Lane added, “Burton loved Daisy, and at first blush he might have killed anyone who suggested the musical would be better off focusing on another character.” Theater: ?On a Clear Day? Now Centers on the Psychiatrist 2011-11-27T05:27:19Z At first blush the popularity of the evening broadcasts seems counterintuitive. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Columbo’ Approach to NBC’s Late-Night Olympics Coverage 2012-08-10T16:18:28Z According to Douglas, the reason that murders committed by serial killers, at first blush, seem to be senseless crimes is because serial killers are often motivated by something else. 7 Things We Learned About Serial Killers From the Book Netflix’s Mindhunter Is Based On 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z At first blush, the most obvious connection between “You’re the Worst” and “Broad City” is that both shows are absolutely not safe for work. The year in TV: How two young, raunchy comedies reinvented the small-screen love story 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z On first blush, Google would seem like an unlikely candidate to lend a hand to Sony. Sony debuts 'The Interview' online, upending Hollywood-tech equation 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z The boil method generated super tender, almost plush shrimp that appeared overcooked at first blush — they were curled into little Os, not loose Cs — but had excellent texture. The absolute best way to cook shrimp, according to so many tests 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z The book defies genre, but on first blush one might be tempted to call it an illustrated natural, culinary, and industrial history of chocolate. The Hidden Depths of Sandra Boynton’s Board Books 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z The music at first blush can seem genially nostalgic — until you open your ears to its jolting unsteadiness and darker ambiguities. Review: A ‘Rake’ Takes a Treasured Spot in the Opera Season 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Chryssa’s first blush with Times Square ignited an abiding fascination with the way language’s delivery can be augmented, and her earliest work with light seeks to exploit its complicity in that process. New York’s Poet of Light and Letters 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z At first blush this sounds like a terrible idea; the schmaltz of Charles Dickens would seem a poor fit for Gotham City. Comics: 'Batman: Noel' a dream for Christmas present 2011-11-11T20:50:04Z At first blush the piece seemed to challenge Luxembourg’s patriarchal status quo. Art and Design: Sanja Ivekovic, Croatia?s Monumental Provocateur 2011-12-25T05:07:04Z At first blush, it may even look like a panacea for America’s national security ills. Army tank made of cupcakes 2012-06-15T14:54:00Z At first blush of hot pink shining through the walls the next morning, I scrambled outside to see steam rising from the lake and a fiery blaze on the horizon. S’more, s’il vous plait? A French company opens its first ‘glampground’ in the U.S. 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z At first blush, I thought: You are a monster! I Left My Husband Before the Pandemic. Can I Go Back to Him Now? 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z His photographs reveal the boys' giddiness as they experience the first blush of an international celebrity that has never really ebbed. Paul McCartney’s photo collection, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," captures Beatlemania on the rise 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z This is true from love's first blush through to its heady consummation. John Stammers's top 10 love poems 2011-02-09T10:26:17Z At first blush Saturday morning, the project’s length seemed almost trivial - until filming started and minutes ticked by with no filming, only fires needing to be to put out. Columbus in spotlight for many film makers 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z At first blush, I thought there was something subtly vindictive in Lancaster’s choice of song; after all, Freddie did lose his girl by hopping a boat headed west. The Master Mystery: Solving Paul Thomas Anderson’s Many Riddles 2012-09-24T12:00:35Z At first blush, a leading role in the two-hour TV movie revival, “Nash Bridges,” debuting Saturday on USA, may not seem like the most obvious — or necessary — move for Johnson. Don Johnson Is Back as ‘Nash Bridges.’ Why? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, the novel appears to be a typical family story. In a Debut Novel, a Family Legacy of Resistance 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, Paul Demeyer's office in Burbank is what you might expect for any animation director. Vision disease can't stop Paul Demeyer, animation director 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z On first blush, the instinct from a critic's perspective is to wonder who listens to music in this manner? Music streaming services unleash a torrent of digital playlists 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z At first blush, it took a moment for the audience to realize what the dress was made of. Balloon artist twists designs 2011-05-23T16:42:44Z The woman who balanced the books of American technological history, who stood up to the man some consider a god and who was one of those to feel the first blush of Silicon Valley wealth? From fiscals to footlights for former Apple exec 2014-03-19T21:49:12Z Now they have two children and seem at first blush to represent the ideal that Catherine never had another serious chance to consider. Theater Review: ‘Rapture, Blister, Burn,’ at Playwrights Horizons 2012-06-13T02:00:01Z While at first blush it might not seem that "Jenny Chow" and "The Jammer" were written by the same mind, Jackson Gay, who directed both plays, sees the connection in Jones' special world view. Rolin Jones writes a 'big 'ol dumb comedy' 2013-01-23T14:09:10Z Then take on that other quote, the one that sounds, at first blush, like enough jive to knock your DeSoto out of second gear. Why Frank Sinatra still matters 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, fire borrowing seems totally acceptable—after all, a little finagling is necessary in the face of emergencies, right? Wildfires are burning holes in our pockets 2014-05-08T12:45:00Z At first blush, it's a little strange that the New York Times documentary "Framing Britney Spears," which first aired on FX and streams on Hulu, did so much to capture the national imagination. How the abuse of Britney Spears led to the GOP's war on women 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z At first blush, getting close to danger seems like a bad idea. The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Drawn to Horror Movies and Haunted Houses 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z But Branche notes that protein and mRNA vaccines may be more similar, immunologically, than they appear at first blush, because both rely on the same SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to trigger an immune response. Should you pick Novavax’s COVID-19 shot over mRNA options? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z While at first blush that doesn’t seem like much, a 0.2% hit would result in the loss of $52 billion to the total U.S. economy. Strikes send shock waves through the U.S. economy, tempt inflation and recession 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z It’s a stand-alone shop that shares a parking lot with Kent Circle Food Store, and at first blush, this appears to be a mere grocery store. Our food writer polishes off meals from 2 hidden gems in Kent 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z U.S. investors were unfazed by the initial news, saying that the restrictions, at first blush, were more limited than feared and unlikely to extend to passive investments in public Chinese stocks. US investors flag retaliation risks after Biden's China tech curbs 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, the main theme for “Only Murders” doesn’t sound Indian at all. The haunting melodies on 'Only Murders in the Building' have roots in Indian film and Hindi songs 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z For some moviegoers, “Barbenheimer” is their first blush with the once common practice of catching a double feature. ‘Barbenheimer’ arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, the Alito-Singer trip was covered as just another right-wing justice accepting gifts from conservative donors with interests before the court. Samuel Alito and the fishing trip that set the world on fire 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z At first blush, they seem so alike — two pugnacious, ideologically flexible politicians who latched onto the 2016 global explosion of populism to lead their respective countries before falling from power. How Trump and Johnson, divisive populists with many similarities, ended up on different paths 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z But it goes against the grain: Selling something you don’t own smacks, at first blush, of a confidence scheme. Column: Short selling makes markets work better. So why do banks want to outlaw it? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Elderflower liqueur, at first blush, sounds like a niche product, something that might make an appearance in a top-shelf cocktail at a bar with a secret knock. St. Germain liqueur tastes Old World but is a modern take on elderflower 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The first story in this series shows why this tale, which at first blush seems like the one-off plot, is in truth a view into the violent world of white supremacists in law enforcement. New AP/ABC film probes white supremacy in law enforcement 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The idea, Geronimus said, is to consider health equity even when developing policies “that do not, at first blush, appear health related.” How ‘Weathering’ Contributes to Racial Health Disparities 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z At first blush, all of that might seem to make the decision’s chances of surviving review by a Supreme Court dominated by conservative justices quite promising. Abortion Pill Ruling May Face Headwinds at the Supreme Court 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z “The blast radius of a bank failure like this was larger than maybe most people realized at first blush,” Conrad said in an interview. The company that needed $545 million for paychecks when SVB collapsed 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z At first blush, such spinning might look like a stereotypy, a repeated movement that some animals make when bored. Why Primates (Including Humans) Love to Spin Ourselves around until We All Fall Down 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, black holes and dark energy seem to have nothing to do with each other. Dark energy from supermassive black holes? Physicists spar over radical idea 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z But the delivery — a series of intimate, offbeat, often hilarious musings on a relationship, from first blush to post-breakup drinks — is a highly entertaining surprise. A debut novel's funny Valentine to love in all its icky absurdity 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z "Quite simply everyone expects Fed to cut and politicians to panic via more stimulus checks, rebates, debt forgiveness, at the first blush of recession." "60/40" portfolios post best start to year since 1991 - BofA 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Bushmaster said in a statement that it had not fully reviewed the complaint but that "at first blush" it appeared "false." Buffalo, New York sues gun makers, accusing industry of fueling violence 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z At first blush, the local political landscape seems little changed after the recent elections. The WA GOP charts its future: ‘We don’t even like ourselves right now’ 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z At first blush, the lawsuit would seem to face dim prospects before a Supreme Court whose majority believes the Constitution must be true to the intent of the framers. Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Far-Reaching Elections Case 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z I'm gonna say something that's absolutely true and at first blush seems contradictory to what I've said so far: We have the best foster care system in human history right now. Fixing foster care wouldn't actually be that hard — or that expensive 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Vaccination coverage isn’t as good as it appears at first blush, she says, because it falls off in kids more than a few months old. Small victories: South Africa is struggling to improve kids’ health decades after apartheid’s demise 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z At first blush, that might not sound like the story of the American Republican Party. To Understand New Extremism, Look to History 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z As an example, he pointed to “A Moment of Suspense,” a 1909 work from Henry Farny that, on first blush, could be seen as a continuation of white artists interpreting the lives of Indigenous people. How Seattle Art Museum is working to make its American art galleries more inclusive 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The result is a cloudy wine with a hint of spritz that at first blush resembles the trendy pét-nat style. Perspective | Pack a can of this $4 spritzy white wine for your next picnic or hike 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp might on first blush seem an appropriate Neoclassical Pan-American fit, since flute and harp are popular instruments in Latin, folk, pop, jazz and classical musics. Review: What is Pan-American music? Gustavo Dudamel and pianist Gabriela Martinez have some ideas 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, Tubman, a civil rights activist who famously and repeatedly broke the law, might seem an unlikely inspiration for today’s foreign intelligence officers. A statue of legendary spy Harriet Tubman now stands at the CIA 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z At first blush, the right's new war on children's hospitals is most reminiscent of the tactics that have been used to harass abortion providers for decades. The right's exploding war on medical care has a new target: Children's hospitals 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z At first blush, they seem like a deal: around $10 a month and no need to get special equipment or navigate terrible interfaces to find a show. Find the cheapest way to watch TV 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z And while on first blush it seems like there’s not a lot of benefit to Apple, it could help the company prove that it’s getting better at stewarding the App Store. Apple settles lawsuit over its App Store moderation and power 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The trailers hint at racial tension and same-sex romance — and at first blush it appears the beloved movie has been updated to bring issues of race and gender to the forefront. How does the new ‘A League of Their Own’ show stack up against the movie? 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Few classmates or friends would know of what she and her family call her “invisible disability” because at first blush she doesn’t appear to have any physical challenges. A girl, partially paralyzed by a brain injury, is now a role model 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, the plant’s future location does feel far from anything, surrounded by farms, fields and houses set on multi-acre plots. ‘Silicon Heartland’ boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, that may not seem to make a lot of sense. Clarence Thomas' gun decision ensures that the next January 6 will be much deadlier 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z She noted that the number the judge permitted may have seemed, at first blush, to be “troublingly” large. Weinstein’s Sex Crime Conviction, a Milestone for #MeToo, Is Upheld 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z In this case, what looks idyllic at first blush soon turns nightmarish. Commentary: Hollywood helped build the cult of the perfect green lawn into a disaster genre 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z At first blush, this seems positively astonishing, given how central abortion has become to U.S. party politics. Opinion | The left is counting on an abortion backlash that may never come 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, Twitter looked like a place I shouldn’t be seen, like a strip club, so I chose an anonymous handle that combined my middle name and birthdate: @page88. Op-Ed: Will Twitter survive Elon Musk? I'm sticking around to find out 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z At first blush, the syrup seemed on the thin side. This silky dark chocolate syrup is an all-purpose dessert star 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z At first blush, it may seem like this hidden chapter was better off hidden. Review | From 1741, bizarre ideas about what made people Black 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z While Communities may at first blush draw the comparison to Telegram channels or even Discord, there are some key differences. WhatsApp’s adds Communities feature for connecting multiple group chats 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z That the QAnon-style conspiracy theories would work better than lots of public praying seems weird at first blush. Hiding in plain sight: How Donald Trump became the most powerful religious leader on the right 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z After Democrats won back control of the Senate, Feinstein bowed to pressure and ceded the chairmanship to Illinois Democrat Richard J. Durbin, who, at age 77, is hardly in the first blush of youth. Column: Stop hounding Dianne Feinstein and let her finish her time in the Senate 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Soon after landing, Perseverance spotted layering in Séítah rocks that, at first blush, made them seem sedimentary. Mars rover wraps survey of Jezero crater’s surprising volcanic floor 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z At first blush, it might seem these states are simply copying the Mississippi law that the Supreme Court seems likely to uphold this summer, in Dobbs v. Opinion | We May End Up Living in Three Americas if Roe v. Wade Is Decimated 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, it seems to come out of left field, in the sense of what could be racist about looking into a white man's role in an attempted coup or his cooked financial books? Trump's race-war fantasies continue to escalate — while the media pretends not to notice 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z That might seem at first blush to make them an awkward fit for, well, the big corporate platforms of today. Analysis | Why are Twitter and Facebook embracing NFTs? Because we love status symbols. 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z “More often than not, when you really dig deep on these things, the evidence isn’t as neat as it appears at first blush.” Did a taste for blood help humans grow big brains? Story isn’t so simple, study argues 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Put another way, jumpers were more likely to accept the conclusions they made at first blush without deliberative examination or questioning. People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Abbott himself is up for reelection in 2022, and, at first blush, it might seem a weird strategy to practically make the virus his running mate. Republicans' war on vaccines: GOP pushes strategy to prolong the pandemic 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Musk’s announcement of Tesla’s headquarters move to Austin from Palo Alto isn’t all that it seemed on first blush. Column: Elon Musk's moving Tesla's HQ to Texas is mostly about posturing 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Mr. McWhorter’s explanation of the singular use of “they,” which at first blush seems incomprehensible, provides welcome relief for those who, as he concedes, are weary. Opinion | Gender-Neutral Pronouns: The Singular ‘They’ and Alternatives 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z At first blush, a Jewish museum mounting a “Star Trek” exhibit might seem random. Exhibit finds the Skirball and 'Star Trek' on common ground 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z But it’s a more coherent view than it might seem at first blush. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen tells lawmakers that meaningful reform is necessary ‘for our common good’ 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z But a closer look at the context reveals that neither Blumenthal’s blooper nor Hatch’s howler was quite what it seemed at first blush. Analysis | Congress is not as clueless about Facebook as it seems 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Delta Air Lines’ decision to require unvaccinated employees to pay a $200 monthly surcharge for health insurance sounds, at first blush, like a good idea. Opinion | Delta Air Lines’ vaccine penalty is a bad idea. Here’s a better one. 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z At first blush, Thursday’s release of census data held great news for Democrats. Census Shows a Nation That Resembles Its Future More Than Its Past 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z At first blush, these numbers may seem to disagree with each other. Vaccinated people can get 'breakthrough' infections: How worried should we be? 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z At first blush, this sounds almost elegant: Use clean energy to store more clean energy. The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy infrastructure woes 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z He also said $13,000 in travel costs at first blush may not seem like a lot of money, but investigative trips may have been scuttled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Low energy’: Durham probe cost roughly $1.5 million during first six months as special counsel 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, the conversations seem to pit business owners against individuals experiencing homelessness. As homelessness in Portland’s Old Town rises, businesses and unhoused cry for more help 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z At first blush, Mr. Shapiro appeared to be among the biggest victims. Carl Shapiro, Boston philanthropist and one of Madoff’s biggest investors, dies at 108 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z The theory that existing antibodies can protect people from the new virus “has definitely got a strong appeal because at first blush, it can explain a lot of the pandemic,” Dr. Crotty said. Childhood Colds Do Not Prevent Coronavirus Infection, Study Finds 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z At first blush, it may seem logical to calibrate service to current ridership. Editorial Roundup: New York 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z At first blush, its enhanced graduation standards appear to be a good-faith effort to upgrade requirements in a way that would help students to be better prepared for pursuing an advanced degree. Editorial Roundup: Illinois 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z At first blush, the numbers would indicate that his future political prospects have been mortally wounded. What next for Trump - and Trumpism? 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z At first blush, the latest statistics from DEO, which oversees CONNECT, appear encouraging. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z And at first blush, they look like an ad from a right-leaning group. Is Georgia a swing state? Groups spend millions to find out 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z “The term ‘platform’ is intoxicating at first blush, but at second, it’s a license to spend tens of billions of dollars before you see any return,” Mr. Galloway, the New York University professor, said. The Luxury E-Commerce Wars Heat Up 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z At first blush, he may appear to be right. Opinion | White America, not rural America, is the real power in the Senate 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, the election outcome — a Biden presidency but the Senate still in Republican hands — spelled bad news for the cause of healthcare reform. Column: Even with a Republican Senate, Biden has lots of ways to save healthcare reform 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z At first blush, the difference in the outcomes at the Supreme Court seems odd because the high court typically takes up issues to harmonize the rules across the country. Supreme Court issues flurry of last-minute election orders 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z And the judge, at least at first blush, agreed. ‘General Durkan,’ or ‘Mayor Deliberate Indifference’? The plot thickens in Seattle’s protest story 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, the California Institute of Technology seemed to respond promptly and well to the uproar sparked this summer over its apparent complicity with the racist eugenics movement of a century ago. Column: Caltech's effort to confront its racist past hits a snag 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z At first blush, these misconceptions seem rather innocent; laypeople, by definition, aren’t reading experts, so perhaps they just don’t know better. How Decoding Dyslexia Can Help Decode the Mind 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z At first blush, the 2020 Democratic primary campaign was a blow to progressives. Beyond Trump: Despite the setbacks of 2020, progressives now have a real path to power 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z "This all seemed theoretical. Now it is not. At first blush, it appears we have a limited role. But we are going to research the law, and we are going to follow it." Arizona Senate race may determine future of Supreme Court — and McSally is down in 12 straight polls 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, it would seem unwise for Trump and his far-right allies to justify killing Reinoehl by invoking the logic of gangland murders. Trump escalates the signals to his followers: Use lethal violence to help me hold power 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z In what might seem at first blush a curious development, Americans making more than $10 million received a below-average cut in their effective tax rate. The ugly numbers are finally in on the 2017 Trump tax rewrite 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z But judging from first blush, the Polestar 2 is heading in the right direction. What's the Polestar 2? Meet the Tesla Model 3's first true competitor 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z “At first blush, the plan is a masterpiece because he gives something to everybody,” said Mr. Souki, executive chairman of Tellurian, a gas producer that is planning a major export terminal in Louisiana. Oil and Gas Groups See ‘Some Common Ground’ in Biden Energy Plan 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z On first blush, that relationship could be characterized as Oedipal, a quest by the son to step out from the long shadow cast by the father. Review | The prescient politics and policies of Jerry Brown 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z I think that these questions will end up being lower stakes than they may seem at first blush. With iOS 14, Apple is finally letting the iPhone home screen get complicated 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z Even now frat boys will dress in the costumes of traitors to the flag at cotillions, without the first blush of hot shame. Perspective | From the Civil War to the football field, we have been celebrating the wrong values 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Bowser also said she did not think “defund the police” was as radical a concept as it appears on first blush. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reflects on her showdown with Trump 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z At first blush, the alleged incident of the rude pro and the tanked putt might seem of only passing interest, hardly worth taking sides over. Least popular tour pro, or did we all get him wrong? - Golf Digest 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, Sycamore would seem to have a strong case. The Victoria’s Secret Contract That Anticipated a Pandemic 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z At first blush, it appeared that Trump was simply applying his petty politics of revenge to the pandemic. Trump is using the pandemic to wage partisan civil war — but red states will suffer too 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, a constructive relationship might seem unlikely. With Echoes of 2008, Mnuchin and Pelosi Hammer Out a Rescue Deal 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z At first blush, an April announcement seems premature since Google announced the Pixel 3A at last year’s Google I/O 2019 conference in May. Google Pixel 4A hands-on reveals specs, camera, and a possible release window 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z It seems implausible at first blush, but the Seattle Mariners open at home in three weeks and right now all bets are off. Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Despite losing these voters to Trump, Sanders appears in our survey data to be similarly electable to the moderates, at least at first blush. Super Tuesday is upon us: Very soon, Democrats must unite or surrender to authoritarianism 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z But the agreement’s bizarre new enforcement mechanisms do not seem likely, at first blush, to be effective in making sure they stick. Opinion | We need to set a new bar on what a good trade deal is 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z So, on first blush, it would seem any federal action to combat anti-Semitism should be welcomed. Editorial Roundup: New York 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z This new pendant, with a 43-carat cushion-cut aquamarine dangling from a 21-inch rope of diamond rondels, is impossible to miss — glinting audaciously even in starlight or the first blush of dawn. A Cocktail Necklace That Demands Attention 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, Utah would seem an unlikely home to a concentration of companies that specialize in peddling high-interest loans to low-income, often minority customers. They loan you money. Then they get a warrant for your arrest 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z The gin that I cooked up was oddly non-disgusting and, at first blush, not so far from the signature product of 58 Gin—hardly a surprise, since they have many components in common. The Intoxicating History of Gin 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Other polls may eventually show movement but, at first blush, the drama of hearing the evidence presented out loud by real witnesses with evident credibility did not noticeably shift the overall dynamics. A Split Decision From Congress Will Leave Voters With Final Say on Trump 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z At first blush it seems beautiful, because it is: centered on a child, a tree just their height, reinforcing the message Rogers most desperately wanted his young neighbors to hear. Analysis | Mister Rogers wasn’t just nice: He wanted to take down consumerism 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Fairfax quickly finds out things are different than they seem at first blush. Young priest confronts mysteries of past in Harris’ thriller 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z At first blush, the record seems to contradict the declines in international enrollment. Study finds fewer foreign undergraduates in U.S. colleges — the first drop in 13 years 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z At first blush, this year’s elections may seem a little too predictable. The 2019 elections offer plenty of contests worth watching 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z At first blush, the new Terminator: Dark Fate seems like an actual step forward for the human race. Terminator: Dark Fate is a throwback for the franchise 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z At first blush, this proposal may seem unfair to the wealthy. Even a wealth tax isn't enough: It's time for an income tax based on economic inequality 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seems like a pretty good deal: a 16% raise over five years. Chicago teachers’ contract talks about more than money 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z It’s a visual novel, like Butterfly Soup or One Night, Hot Springs, although at first blush it doesn’t necessarily look like it. Missed Messages is a powerful romance / horror game about communicating 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z At first blush, dahlia growing seems full of unintelligible rituals. 10 tips for growing successful dahlias 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z At first blush, Mutazione seems like a fairly relaxing narrative game about gardening, but it is actually more of soap opera — a chill one where you get to make gardens of mutant flora. Mutazione is a game about the importance of tending to gardens and people 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z The quality of this lineup is even better than it might appear at first blush, too. Apple Arcade could have huge consequences for the iOS app ecosystem 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z At first blush, the surveillance video shows what looks like a very large cat. It’s NOT a mountain lion, wildlife experts say after video of large cat in D.C. stirs worry 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z At first blush, 12 may not seem like a lot. What's driving so many congressional Republicans into retirement? 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z It might not look like it at first blush. Georgia editorial roundup 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z On first blush it’s just a well-worn quilt, painstakingly sewn by “Manson’s girls” while the family resided at Spahn Ranch. At the Museum of Death, every day is like a Charles Manson anniversary 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z At first blush, the FTC seemed to slap Facebook pretty hard for its bad behavior - the company agreed to an unprecedented $5 billion fine and regular privacy reviews of new services and products. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, under-eye creams, moisturizing masks and the like might seem like a disconnect for a footwear brand but for two things. Birkenstock picks Venice as the home of its second U.S. store 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z Titleist’s new U500 and U510 utility irons are an attempt to do what on first blush seems unthinkable and maybe even inadvisable: bring the long iron back to the game of golf. Titleist U500, U510 utility irons make a case for the return of the long iron—including the 1-iron - Golf Digest 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z At first blush, this might look like no problem at all. The Nationals have four reliable starting pitchers. They need a fifth to emerge. 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The website at first blush looks like a pro Biden site, but it actually is designed to mock and denigrate Biden. Will lies win the 2020 election? 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z At first blush, it may seem appropriate for departments to consider that candidates from underrepresented groups may find it challenging to thrive in places lacking diversity. How to Fight STEM's Unconscious Bias against LGBTQ People 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The good news is that, with enough friends or family onboard to split the cost, it may not be as expensive as it looks at first blush. Airbnb now offers exorbitantly expensive home rentals as part of new luxury push 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may seem like an area where bipartisan progress is at least possible. McConnell stands in the way of bipartisan election-security safeguards 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may look like a clear victory for Trump’s controversial strategy. Trump's breakthrough deal with Mexico turns into a mirage 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z That the Hyde Amendment, likely an obscure issue to most voters, would become so prominent so quickly is, at first blush, an odd development. How "electable" is this guy? Joe Biden's latest abortion gaffe points to a major liability 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z At first blush, the description of events may seem routine and unremarkable. Trump lashes out after GOP rep says he 'engaged in impeachable conduct' 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z One of the best things about basil is that, while on first blush it might seem like a challenging plant to grow, in reality, it is very easy, prolific and predictable. Once it warms up, it’s all about that basil 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z At first blush, it appeared that some districts in more affluent areas still retain a significant advantage, with Seattle being able to collect more than $1,000 more per student than Yakima. Washington lawmakers made 11th-hour changes to school-levy policy, but who benefits? 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z While at first blush this might not seem revolutionary, note how many of the top 10 world’s wealthiest people — and philanthropists — are from this niche class category: Did robber barons or wealthy aristocracy believe this? Review: Melinda Gates’ ‘Moment of Lift’ calls to break barriers that hold women back 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z At first blush, Dallas is not exactly fertile country for cricket. Does Texas really need a $500m cricket stadium? 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z The red and blue “Sesame Street” stars’ appearances on HBO’s adult dramas may have seemed like clickbait at first blush, but they do have meaning and lessons behind them: respect. Why Elmo and Cookie Monster made cameos in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Westworld’ 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z At first blush, you may not like this solution because you’d see the ugly metal pipe above the dryer. Analysis | Here’s the correct way to vent your clothes dryer 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z The first is the administrative dynamic, which at first blush, is somewhat reassuring. White House pushed retribution scheme targeting 'sanctuary cities' 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z Photo: Universal Pictures And the twist does undermine one strong, nascent image that seemed on first blush to mean something else entirely. Does the ending of Jordan Peele’s Us play fair with the audience? 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, #MeToo supporters might consider this a good thing. Unpopular Speech in a Cold Climate 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z At first blush it might seem that a certain polarizing political figure disparaging the honor and the trustworthiness of the FBI on TV and on Twitter every day might play a role in lowered enthusiasm. Not so special agent: FBI struggles to attract new recruits 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z At first blush, the picketing educators are seeking a simpler pay formula, which would end a years-long experiment in paying bonuses to steer teachers toward targeted results. Opinion | It’s time to rethink what teachers are for 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z At first blush, a recreational vehicle manufacturer in Forest City, Iowa, buying a boatmaker in Sarasota, Florida, might not seem like an obvious combination. After purchase by Iowa company, Chris-Craft has big plans 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z At first blush, this might sound like Team Trump getting tough with Russia. Trump starts walking away from Reagan-era nuclear arms control treaty 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z At first blush, an E.T.F. that gains when the market falls may sound like an easy way to hedge a portfolio without resorting to more complicated strategies involving options and short-selling. Some Funds Win When Others Lose. But When the Others Win … 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z At first blush, the Cathars make for unlikely modern-day heroes. For 800 years, they were celebrated as martyrs to their faith. Just one problem: The Cathars may never have existed 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z These defenses, highly dubious at first blush, looked even more pitiful when the Department of Justice revealed Monday that it is indicting Flynn's former business associatesfor illegally acting as agents for the government of Turkey. Harvard law scholar Alan Dershowitz distorts the facts as he defends Team Trump, legal experts claim 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, given Mississippi’s partisan leanings, it may be tempting to assume the contest won’t be competitive. GOP senator with black rival tells joke about 'public hanging' 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z At first blush, it’s tempting to emphasize what electoral strategies like these tell us about Donald Trump. his character, and his years-long record of exploiting racial tensions to advance his interests. Why Trump took a renewed interest in Barack Obama's middle name 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z At first blush, says Hepworth, “the plants are definitely bigger”. What legal weed in Canada means for science 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seemed almost vaguely encouraging. Trump tries (and fails) to critique a 'Medicare for All' system 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z At first blush you can think, well liberals have allowed their streets in Portland, Maine and Oregon, Denver, and San Francisco and other cities to fester. Life on the Dirtiest Block in San Francisco 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z On first blush, I was sure this was merely a designer’s indulgence. Audi’s PB18 E-tron concept can convert into a single-seater race car 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, coaches loved the idea of giving underclassmen three or four games’ experience, then sitting them the remainder of the season. New redshirt rule may have 'unintended consequences,' just ask Clemson - Los Angeles Times At first blush, that’s not a problem for the standard model. Oddball particles tunneling through Earth could point to new physics 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z At first blush this might seem like a years-old local issue in a US state that rarely lights up the international headlines. How the Koch brothers built the most powerful rightwing group you've never heard of 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z As we’ve discussed before, some might find the “transparency” pitch persuasive at first blush. There's a reason Trump's rhetoric about 'transparency' rings hollow 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z At first blush, the matchup sets up as a tossup, despite the lukewarm confidence from most national pundits. LSU's Orgeron could secure footing with win at Auburn 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z At first blush, the departure of a largely unknown FBI official may seem unimportant, but there’s a context to this report that’s worth appreciating. Top cyber-security officials keep leaving the FBI at a critical time 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z At first blush, the Census numbers don't look too bad. Trump’s economic boom is only for the rich — and likely won’t help Republicans in midterms 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Considering how the climate has gone crazy of late, a trend that seems unlikely to dissipate, perhaps that makes more sense than it seems at first blush. America's favorite Mexican restaurant is Taco Bell – what does it mean? 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z At first blush, that may sound like a fairly dull controversy. Iowa Republican faces investigation over ethics mess 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z “This may look like a compromise resolution at first blush, but it's not,” Los Angeles investment banker Lloyd Greif said. With Leslie Moonves out, Shari Redstone emerges winner in fight over control of CBS 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z That statement is less categorical than it appears at first blush. What Kavanaugh’s Hearings Reveal About His Beliefs on Abortion, Guns and Presidential Power 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z At first blush, the list reads like a Democratic wish list of controversies that lawmakers should’ve begun examining months ago. Republicans grow anxious about possible accountability for Trump 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z “People, whether they agree with him at first blush or not, they’ll go along and make a difference.” Hatch Center launches $40M fundraising push for next chapter 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z The space agency is also incentivized to low-ball on price when presenting projects to Congress, making them much more appealing at first blush. Why NASA is struggling to get its most powerful space telescope off the ground 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z At first blush, a calmer, more soothing approach seems likely to be more effective. Why Hostility Can Bring People Closer Together 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z He opened the segment by explaining that he understood he was making an argument that might sound extreme at first blush. A treasonous congressman: Conservative scholar implores Paul Ryan to expel Devin Nunes from House 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Federal Election Commission, in 2011, appears to cut in the opposite direction, at least at first blush. How to Tell Where Brett Kavanaugh Stands on Citizens United 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z And many of the best questions are ones that might seem insoluble at first blush. Have the Tech Giants Grown Too Powerful? That’s an Easy One 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Free dinners, dry cleaning, game rooms and nap pods may sound enticing at first blush. How to tell if a potential job will let you have a life | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may seem like the kind of tactic the president’s allies would utilize if they were working to secure the nominee’s confirmation. Supreme Court fight creates a unique challenge for red-state Dems 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z At first blush, the citizens’ complaint filed June 20 with the District’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board seeking to revoke the Trump International Hotel’s liquor license might be dismissed as frivolous. Should the Trump hotel lose its liquor license over Trump’s lack of ‘good character’? 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z At first blush, Mr. Cohen seemed to be suggesting in his interview with George Stephanopoulos that he was inclined to strike a deal with the Manhattan prosecutors who have been investigating him for months. Michael Cohen Hints at Cooperating With Federal Investigators. Or Does He? 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seemed the U.S. was widening the Pacific role it established after World War II. Under Trump, America's influence in the western Pacific may be on the decline 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z It looks, at first blush, like the 49 Senate Democrats will unite behind this hard line and hang tough, though one can never be sure. Donald Trump’s nominee for the supreme court will have to be resisted | Jill Abramson 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may seem like the kind of tactic the president’s allies would utilize if they were working to secure the nominee’s confirmation. Supreme Court fight creates a unique challenge for red-state Dems 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z U.S. seems simple at first blush: If you want location records from a suspect’s cellphone carrier, you’d better get a warrant. Robbers, Cellphones and the Law 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z At first blush, it may seem like the allegations relate to ridiculous journalistic standards, and a possible partnership between a White House and a supermarket tabloid. The alleged partnership between Trump World and its favorite tabloid 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z At first blush, the idea may sound like a rather limited problem. Trump is under the false impression he 'actually beat Obamacare' 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Australia may not at first blush seem all that important. Donald Trump’s real trade policy: Make China great again 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z And at first blush, the $38.5 billion operations budget both chambers overwhelmingly approved doesn’t seem to be terrible. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z At first blush, that kind of c.v. may not seem especially problematic. Bolton changes the National Security Council, but not for the better 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z And at first blush, some might find the “transparency” pitch persuasive. Donald Trump makes a misguided pitch in support of 'transparency' 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may appear to be the central debate. The CIA has a long history of torture. Gina Haspel will be perfect for the job | James Cavallaro 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Hernandez’s final pitching line doesn’t appear especially sterling at first blush: six innings, three runs allowed on three hits, four walks and seven strikeouts. Mariners, Nelson Cruz start May with a blast 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z St. Cloud, Minn., might look at first blush like one of America’s all-too-familiar ailing industrial cities, struggling to hang on to jobs as its companies skip town. Lessons From Rust-Belt Cities That Kept Their Sheen 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z A rigorous scientific approach would question the veracity of all subjective experiences, not just those that seem unreasonable at first blush. A physicist probes the metaphysical 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z He added, “President Trump’s reaction, or lack thereof, to the most recent shootings may seem to be helpful to law enforcement at first blush, but policing will always be a decidedly national issue.” Stephon Clark’s death tests Donald Trump’s police support 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z And at first blush, this might already look like the kind of controversy that would do real harm to Pruitt’s career. EPA's Pruitt accused of 'serious violation' of ethics laws 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z "But there clearly are similarities and actually more similarities than people might see at first blush." John Bolton's take-no-prisoners style may prove problematic in the White House 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z At first blush, there seems to be a case for dinging park visitors for these problems. Montana Editorial Roundup 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z At first blush, the creation of the fund may not seem especially noteworthy. New questions surround the 'Patriot Legal Expense Fund' 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z At first blush, it sounded like a rather mundane controversy. Iowa Republican faces a doozy of an ethics mess 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Color combinations are sometimes baffling at first blush and the shapes and details on a dress totally unexpected. Red carpet's new class: Our list of the 10 fresh, standout fashion players 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z “Partly it’s because most of these issues are more complex than they appear at first blush.” Analysis | Divided Congress unable to act on guns, immigration despite public pressure 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, it sounded oddly similar to the old Publisher’s Clearing House notices that used to fill old-school mailboxes. Civil War heritage group preserves history of the Union 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z At first blush, you might find them promising. Essential’s $99 USB-C earphones are no salvation from the missing headphone jack 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z At first blush, that seems to defy the laws of arithmetic. Why Now Is the Wrong Time to Increase the Deficit 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z At first blush, you might expect districts to cheer an infusion of cash to pay their teachers. Questions swirl around state’s school-funding fix as lawmakers weigh $1B for teacher salaries 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z He shakes his head at the regulatory and financial complexities that arose from a problem that - at first blush - seems so basic. River issues approach a tipping point in Oklahoma 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z What will matter most in marriage is what’s possible on the other side of love’s first blush: conversations that are rewarding, intimate and real. Opinion | The Secret to a Happy Marriage Is Knowing How to Fight 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z At first blush, the barnacle data indicate the ancient humpback traveled roughly the same long distances in the Pacific Ocean as its modern counterparts, Taylor reported at the meeting. Hitchhiking barnacles could reveal migration routes of ancient whales 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z At first blush, Rick Perry’s failure yesterday is the result of an obscure policy fight, but the closer one looks at what happened, the more interesting it becomes. Why Rick Perry's latest failure on energy policy matters 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z At first blush, the bathroom is the most boring possible spot smart-home technology could be applied, except maybe a closet. Tech Knocks on the Bathroom Door 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z His DNA results are, at first blush, remarkably boring. Review | For better or worse, we’re all related 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z An unassuming work on first blush, it's a grower. California Sounds: 30 essential Los Angeles records of 2017 – LA Times 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z At first blush, it may be difficult to understand why. Theater chains are terrified of MoviePass because of subscribers like me 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z “Rosé All Day,” by Katherine Cole, $25: At first blush, you might wonder whether we need an entire book about pink wines. These 4 new books perfectly pair with the holidays, or just a quiet winter night 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z The missile and its launcher truck do, at first blush, appear to support North Korea’s claim that this missile is much more technologically advanced than previous iterations. North Korea has shown us its new missile, and it’s scarier than we thought 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z The missile and its launcher truck do, at first blush, appear to support North Korea’s claim that this missile is much more technologically advanced than previous iterations. North Korea has shown us its new missile, and it’s scarier than we thought 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z I spent a few minutes with the camera at a briefing last week, and at first blush the viewfinder rivals those big, beautiful EVFs found on Sony’s best cameras. Panasonic’s Lumix G9 is a promising Sony lookalike 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z At first blush, the Republicans’ push for massive tax breaks, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy, seems politically unwise. House Republican: Donors are helping driving push for tax breaks 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z At first blush, the problem with messages like these is that Trump doesn’t recognize the difference between American journalism and a Russian espionage operation. Russian-backed election content reached a third of US population 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, tech stocks may not seem that expensive. 5 Signs Tech Stocks Are About to Bring Down the Market Again 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may not seem especially important. Trump's ouster of U.S. Attorney Dana Boente matters 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z At first blush, the gala suggested a particularly awkward celebration. As Trump moves to slash refugee admissions, U.N. refugee agency honors his wife? Um, not exactly 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seems odd that an older phone would get a sales boost when there's a new phone out there. But it makes sense for a few reasons. Waiting to upgrade to the iPhone 8? You’re not alone. 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z But from a real estate perspective, at first blush the District does not appear to fit the bill. For Amazon’s next headquarters, D.C. pitches four of its trendiest neighborhoods 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z At first blush, the idea may not sound like much of a problem. Trump signs new executive order to sabotage the ACA 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z He also made time to chat with officials from the Family Research Council, a right-wing culture-war organization, which at first blush, pushes social issues that are unrelated to the EPA’s work. Investigation expands into EPA's Scott Pruitt 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z At first blush, it offers as good or often slightly better image quality compared to the Hero 5 Black. GoPro's newest Hero camera is boring and important all at the same time 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z “People said: O.K., maybe at first blush, you wouldn’t look at Alabama as a place we can win,” Mr. Muñoz said of the meeting last week. A Strong Nominee. A Divisive Opponent. But Can Democrats Win in Alabama? 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Face ID feels like the future At first blush, Face ID may feel like a setback, and there’s validity to that view. 5 best and worst features of the iPhone X 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z At first blush, Trump’s position seems eminently reasonable, and a political winner. Republicans think Trump is going soft on immigration. They will devour him | Lloyd Green 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z “The first blush is that not only did we dodge a bullet, but we survived pretty well. Not a lot of flooding. Tree removal, debris — don’t want to say it’s negligible, but it’s manageable.” Irma Live Updates: ‘I Just Hope Everyone Survived’ 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may not sound like a big deal. Your face may become your iPhone password 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may sound like the basis for a compromise. On immigration, Trump has an offer Dems can easily refuse 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z They believe creativity happens when you merge galaxies of belief that seem at first blush incompatible. For moderates, politics is not warfare 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Journalism may be history’s first draft, but Baker’s words might qualify as prophecy’s first blush. Review | Is Obama to blame for Trump — and the revival of white supremacist hate? 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z While at the former, he met Phyllis, who didn’t play golf and wasn’t that impressed at first blush. Paul Thomas, Justin's grandfather pro, relishes a win he could only dream of - Golf Digest 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z At first blush, pink might seem like a bold color choice for the living room. Add easy elegance to your living room with these blush pink items 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z That's not as different as it may seem at first blush.... What Does It Take to ‘Assimilate’ in America? 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z At first blush one might define the South as the former Confederacy. The importance of the fight for the South: Why it can and must be won 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z One comment in response received plenty of attention: “Well not the last greatest living performer,” it read, and at first blush, it appeared to come from Bieber. Justin Bieber ‘Purpose’ timeline: Pinkeye, punching dudes and posing with controversial tigers 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z “On first blush, share repurchases are driving a lot of the gain, but margins and cash flow look good even at slightly less deliveries,” said George Ferguson, analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Boeing churns out cash as 737, 787 production runs smoothly 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z If at first blush the comparison seemed a slight stretch, Angels manager Mike Scioscia thought it a perfect appraisal. Scioscia: Angels bullpen compares favorably to the team's 2002 'pen 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z At first blush, Riverby Books on Capitol Hill is a sleepy neighborhood used bookstore with a simple business: buying books at one price and selling them for a little more, pocketing the difference. Perspective | The little neighborhood bookstore that a venture capitalist would love 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z IT SEEMED, at first blush, to be a masterclass in how to bait a rival. Qatar Airways wants a 10% stake in American Airlines 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z The University of Saskatchewan and its president seem, at first blush, unlikely candidates to lead this movement. A College Built for Canadian Settlers Envisions an Indigenous Future 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z At first blush, their investors certainly seem to think so. Groceries are the last hurdle in Amazon’s quest to sell you everything 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z At first blush, that may not sound especially surprising, but this is a power the president is supposed to hold onto, not delegate away. Trump delegates too much of his Commander-in-Chief authority 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z But at first blush the impact appears to be less dramatic. Gov’t report: Health care deductibles higher under GOP bill 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Similarly, the art design looks, at first blush, like a return to the simple, neon comic aesthetic of the original. Crackdown 3 is like the original, but layered with big, fun, chaotic ideas 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z By all accounts, there were two people in the Oval Office at the time, creating a “he said, he said” dynamic – at least at first blush. Trump's Comey claims contradicted by president's own son 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z As an explanation for all the launches that North Korea has recently conducted — three ballistic missiles launched last month, the salvo of cruise missiles launched Thursday — it seems at first blush like a stretch. What does Kim Jong Un want with all these missile tests? Talks, perhaps? 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z At first blush, the story seems rather mundane. Trump's use of cancer charity draws awkward scrutiny 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z At first blush, the law seems a reasonable effort at tackling two areas of policy in need of reform. China’s new cyber-security law is worryingly vague 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z At first blush, these two stories don’t seem much alike. Tale of 2 hoaxes: The Seth Rich conspiracy theory and “Conceptual Penis” prank both expose a fear of women’s power 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Buying losers isn’t easy, he says, but it is profitable and more intuitive than it seems at first blush. Buying low, selling high fund exec winning strategy 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z Integrity wins no popularity contests; at first blush it bears a resemblance to disloyalty. The Single Greatest Witch Hunt in American History, for Real 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z At first blush, Johns Creek might be mistaken for the perfect example of a white-flight Sun Belt suburb. Feeling the Winds of Change in a G.O.P. Bastion Outside Atlanta 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, the tax cuts look smaller than President Ronald Reagan’s in 1981, which were the biggest ever. AP FACT CHECK: Have Trump aides caught his exaggeration bug? 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z Understandably, it may at first blush seem expedient to place this burden upon the least of us. Ample funding for public defenders makes justice work for all 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z At first blush, Trump’s standoff with Kim Jong-un resembles a chicken run between Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber: which of them will do something apocalyptically stupid first? Can Trump defuse North Korea by acting like Ike? | Matthew d’Ancona 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z It is true that the decision has not aged well, but at first blush it seems to undercut rather than support Mr. Trump’s position. Trump’s Precedent for Claiming Immunity? Clinton v. Jones 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z At first blush, the proposal by Iowa Rep. Chip Baltimore might seem like an overreaction. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z At first blush, she and Trump do not seem to be an obvious pairing. Foreign leaders try to find their footing with a mercurial yet crucial ally: Trump 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z At first blush, it looked like an absurd move for the one-win Browns, seeing as Osweiler was a disappointment in his lone season with the Texans with 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Browns set to make more deals after trading for Brock Osweiler 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Cordial at first blush, she contrives to be both high-handed and tightfisted—concerned about having too many guests, because that would mean extra labor for her housemaids, who might in turn demand higher wages. Reading Jane Austen’s Final, Unfinished Novel 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z That big StepOne machine was kind of intimidating at first blush, too. Pulling for success: Class helps build strength, confidence 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z At first blush it seemed like a good idea. Kings can’t catch a break after long layoff 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z At first blush, this might seem to be the same old Magic rhetoric, but upon further inspection he’s not blushing, and neither are the Lakers. The signs are all there: Magic Johnson is the man in charge of the Los Angeles Lakers 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z The idea might not seem so ridiculous at first blush – after all, a good poker face is an important part of success when staring down opponents. Donald Trump's doctrine of unpredictability has the world on edge | Michael H Fuchs 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Her first blush with TV was Morgan Freeman’s Academy Award-winning series “Through the Wormhole.” EXCHANGE: Sterling native sees world through camera lens 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z Another clergyman who took part in the presidential inauguration, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, told reporters on Sunday that the executive order "at first blush causes us some apprehension". Trump ban: 'Everyone matters to God,' religious groups say - BBC News 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z “At first blush, it causes us some apprehension,” he said. Some of the U.S.’s most important Catholic leaders are condemning Trump’s travel ban 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z At first blush, MLS seems to exist in its own realm, a world apart from China, tucked away in its own universe. MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youth 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z “At first blush it causes us some apprehensions,” Cardinal Dolan said. Refugee Ban Endangers ‘Part of American Legacy’ 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z At first blush, perennial powerhouse New England Patriots seem in stark contrast to the upstart Atlanta Falcons team they will face in the Feb. 5 Super Bowl in Houston. Falcons have more in common with Pats than meets the eye 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z At first blush, it is hard to imagine 48- and 41-story apartment buildings as being vulnerable to flooding. Building to the Sky, With a Plan for Rising Waters 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z “He is a character that, at first blush, looks like kind of an idiot, but actually a lot of the stuff he’s trying to talk about is true.” Al Franken Faces Donald Trump and the Next Four Years 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z At first blush, there’s a baffling, inside-out quality to Julian Assange’s latest star turn in our shambolic national story. WikiLeaks, D.N.C. Hacks and Julian Assange’s Years-Old Vision 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z GIBBONS: We want to have that first blush of newness, but we also need to temper that with being expert enough so that people can count on what we’re saying. Sunday Conversation: Leeza Gibbons and Mark Steines 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z It was the early, first blush of innocent rock’n’roll music that I can remember and it was produced by the big kahuna producer of the time. It's Christmas! The best festive songs, chosen by Slade, Neil Diamond, the Waitresses and more 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Admittedly, the latest Yahoo hacking looks awful at first blush. Why Verizon Can’t Quit Yahoo 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z A colorful if somewhat enigmatic figure in Britain — The Times of London recently described him as “the invisible man of Britain’s far right” — Dowson, at first blush, would not be an obvious mouthpiece for Russia. ‘Victory for Trump, America and God’: Far-right Brit pulls the strings at influential websites 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z At first blush it seems simple: both sides agree to guarantee the ongoing rights of citizens who arrived before a given date—perhaps the notification of Article 50. The EU’s Brexit negotiators prepare for disaster 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z At first blush, the A.F.L.-C.I.O. seems to be open to a democratic process as it considers whom to back as the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Trump Heads to Indiana to Bask, as Democrats Take Aim at Nominees 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z At first blush, the fallout since Mr. Trump’s victory would seem to benefit Japan. Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Ready for Something Bigger 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, Mr. Trump looks like he will usher in a new era of fiscal profligacy that will flood the world with new debt to absorb. Trump Isn’t Likely to Rescue the Global Economy—Or Wreck It, Either 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z The tax credits also reduce government revenue at first blush. A School Choice Bonus 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z At first blush, an increase of less than 1 percent doesn’t sound like much. Debate Night Message: The Markets Are Afraid of Donald Trump 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z At first blush, the jet black iPhone 7 seems to be designed for the very briefest of moments. Aging (dis)gracefully 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, the memorandum reflects the close ties between Washington and Jerusalem that long predate Obama. A Problematic Aid Package 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The punishment, at first blush, is small too. Accounts receivable 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The two companies, unlikely partners at first blush, also co-hosted a sustainability conference in New York. Patagonia’s Philosopher-King 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z At first blush, you might think this is a mea culpa for its previous price gouging—until you realize the government-protected silver lining for Mylan. EpiPen Scandal Is a Perfect Example of Crony Capitalism 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z At first blush, this is scary talk for investors. Hillary Clinton’s Drug Plan: Only Minor Side Effects 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z The threat of pricing regulation, at first blush, poses a serious risk to investors. The EpiPen Controversy Isn’t About Mylan 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may seem vaguely compelling. Trump surrogate defends secrecy on tax returns 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z “The crime at issue involving harm to chickens is, at first blush, outside the normal realm,” of crimes involving moral turpitude, the panel said. Federal appeals court sides with immigrant convicted of cockfighting 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z This still doesn’t tell us as much as it might seem at first blush. Class dismissed: Is the Trump campaign driven by racism or economics? The only possible answer is both 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Yet even when the first blush of victory wore off, Ms. King continued to be a deplorably bad sport, devoid of even a shred of magnanimity. Lilly King has been a bad sport at the Rio Olympics 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z Ranir’s experience appears to back up such assumptions at first blush. Reality check: Manufacturers returning to U.S. may mean jobs for robots, not people 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seems as if times are good for the real estate industry in New York. New York’s Stalled Residential Construction 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z With a tucked Basque waist, and a spray of flowers descending diagonally across its wide crinoline skirt, the long peach-colored dress is perfect for a girl feeling the first blush of womanhood. Defying the Conventions of Fashion 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z At first blush, the notion that your organs could move from their original position inside you sounds like the stuff of science fiction. What to Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z Here are three key reasons why Apple’s results are not what they might seem at first blush. The Very Good News Buried in Apple's Dismal Results 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z “What we see here, at first blush, is a lot of scale, a lot of reach, a great alternative for advertisers from the other leading platforms,” Mayer said. This Is the Big Problem With the Verizon-Yahoo Deal 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, it might seem the arrival of biosimilars presents a major worry for investors. A Threat to Biotechs, but a Slow-Motion One 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z It’s also a piece of the American criminal justice system that is, at first blush, pretty obscure. Privatizing extradition: Behind the shocking investigation into the criminal justice system’s underbelly 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z "At first blush, it’s a big exciting jobs number, and really reassuring after last month’s number," said Tara Sinclair, chief economist for job site Indeed and a professor at George Washington University. U.S. employment rebounds strongly in June, calming fears of economic slowdown 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z At first blush, the latest bill, like most legislation, features both good and bad aspects. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Hillary Clinton will deliver a speech today in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which at first blush doesn’t seem like an obvious locale for the Democrat. In the presidential race, Atlantic City isn't just another place 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z On first blush, such a deal lacks obvious logic. The One Big Reason Apple Might Buy Tidal 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z “At first blush, the Republican National Convention at Cleveland next week promises to be a very dull show,” H. L. Mencken wrote in 1924, when the incumbent, Calvin Coolidge, was the all but assured nominee. How to Steal an Election 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Tesla shareholders, on first blush, didn’t seem to be expecting it. 3 Reasons Why Elon Musk Wants to Combine Tesla and SolarCity 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z At first blush, that would actually boost the participation rate: A smaller population means the share in the workforce is larger. Why America’s men aren’t working 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z At first blush, this is a quirky finding that connects us to a species most people don’t normally think about. This rodent's menstrual cycle is similar to humans' — and that could be good for science 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z But the outlook might not be as bleak as it appears at first blush. We Have the Money, Just Not the Will 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z At first blush, “Before the Fall” appears to be on track to be a typical action-packed thriller wrapped around the horrific crash of a private jet. Review: ‘Before the Fall’ by Noah Hawley 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Which brings us to yesterday, when Trump seemed, at least at first blush, to be even more amenable to a possible increase. Trump's line on the minimum wage isn't what it appears to be 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z At first blush, the request seems odd, given that Hillary Clinton is winning the Democratic contest by a wide margin. #DropOutHillary Trends Because Bernie Sanders is the King of Twitter 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z At first blush, it might seem the Europeans are onto something. Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z At first blush, the way in which Pennsylvania allocates delegates may seem confusing. Why the Pennsylvania primary stands out as unique 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z In other words, at first blush, he is no one’s idea of a victim, systemically oppressed or otherwise. How crybully Trump and his supporters excel at playing the victim 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, it would appear to be a disastrous idea after Morris’s ugly conclusion in Phoenix, which Hornacek was a part of until he was fired in early February. Who will be the Wizards’ next coach? Here are a few intriguing possibilities. 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z At first blush, this may seem compelling, except Republicans also dominate in states like Utah and Idaho – states Sanders won easily. Sanders says Southern primaries 'distort reality' 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z At first blush, it’s a throwback to a fairytale era, complete with white outfits, choreographed hand and feet movements, and face masks that obscure identity. Top U.S. fencers arrive in Richmond with swords, and a point 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z At first blush, something doesn’t seem to add up. Congress remains shielded from anti-establishment wave 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z At first blush Nootrobox sounds a bit crazy, because what it’s innovating on is food and the human body. At SXSW, a Shift From Apps to Innovation 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z At first blush, our perception of our very own nation is shaken to the core. Think Hillary beating Trump is a lock? Think again. To get it done, Clinton must make big moves against big business 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Ryan’s posture, while heartening at first blush, is burdened by flaws. Paul Ryan gets stuck in the Republican Party's dilemma 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z At first blush, the recent progress on the HPV vaccine wouldn’t seem especially political. The political significance of public-health progress 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z A group called Future 45 is running ads that, at first blush, seem critical. GOP's anti-Sanders attack ad intended to help, not hurt, Sanders 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z “We actually agree on a lot more than I think people realize at first blush,” Wilson said. Colleagues say House Democratic leader fits his role well 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z At first blush, those changes should further move the debate within the GOP into territory where Cruz is comfortable and can make a compelling case for his candidacy. How Scalia’s death could affect the race for the 2016 GOP nomination 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z At first blush this seems to suggest Neanderthal DNA is a curse. A Parthian shot 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z The streetcar plan was met by positive reviews on Wednesday, at least at first blush. Mayor de Blasio to Propose Streetcar Line Linking Brooklyn and Queens 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z At first blush, the move may seem encouraging to Sanders supporters. Anti-Sanders attack ad isn't quite what it seems to be 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z On first blush, this is a quintessential indie tale of a stunted man maturing in tandem with a bereaved child. Manchester by the Sea is a beautiful tragedy, and Casey Affleck's finest role 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, it seems too-obvious a pairing, one hardly worth making a fuss over. 'New York Values,' Meet 'Real America' 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z At first blush, it sounds like an incredibly boring title: chairman of the House Financial Services Committee’s subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises. Key House Republican faces Wall Street revolt 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z On first blush, the property tax relief package unveiled this week in Lincoln appears as if it could measurably reduce Nebraskans’ property taxes, and Gov. Pete Ricketts is committed to shepherding it into law. Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Botswana’s wider economy and polity are similarly constrained by outmoded traditions and laws, even though at first blush the country is doing astoundingly well. Losing its sparkle 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Today’s decision on Florida’s death penalty isn’t entirely what it appears to be at first blush. Florida's death penalty struck down by Supreme Court 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z With the help of my New York Times colleagues Ken Belson and Doris Burke, I scrutinized the list of names, and it soon appeared less random than at first blush. Following the Names in the Al Jazeera Doping Report 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z At first blush, the idea of a first-time candidate partnering with a first-time campaign manager seems like an unfortunate combination for a White House run, but in this case, it’s probably worse than it appears. Carson picks new team following behind-the-scenes chaos 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z At first blush, few platforms would seem to be better suited to reinventing media than Snapchat, with its enormous youth following and huge advertiser appeal. What we got wrong this year 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z At first blush, the particles and the information they encode is lost. Physicists figure out how to retrieve information from a black hole 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z At first blush that sounds inclusive, but it doesn’t include Muslims as part of “us.” Pass or Fail? Profs Grade GOP Foreign Policy Debate 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z At first blush, that sounds pretty racist, so let’s check the official transcript: Scalia makes racially charged argument in affirmative-action case 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z At least one black lawmaker says at first blush, the price tag seems a little steep. $5M to display Confederate flag in South Carolina museum? Museum panel gives initial OK 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z At first blush, that seems impossible, but the physics are actually pretty sound: as Messam explains in the video, it's built the same way as a stone bridge, where the curvature diverts downward forces laterally. Watch a Range Rover drive over a bridge made entirely of paper 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z At first blush, the team he inherits as manager must appear pretty impressive. Dodgers newbie Manager Dave Roberts inherits team of questions 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, it might seem that the marketplace should solve this problem - just fix up the property and sell it. West Virginia Editorial Roundup 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z At first blush, it appears to have succeeded in decreasing violence. Cities at night: why our right to use public spaces after dark is under threat 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z At 75, Pacino is not in the first blush of youth. When a star doesn't know the script, send for the earpiece 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z At first blush, it’s tempting to see Marco Rubio’s economic plan as a dog-bites-man story: Republican presidential campaign proposes massive tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, even while saying the opposite. Marco Rubio has an arithmetic problem 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z “At first blush, we may not really be their typical candidate,” said Strauss, a corporate lawyer who serves as one of two elected shadow senators, or formal lobbyists for D.C. statehood. Why is D.C. trying to join an group for oppressed ethnic minorities? 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z At first blush, whether a multinational corporation sets up an email account may seem trivial in the battle against data breaches. If You Find a Software Bug, Don’t Try to Report It to These Companies 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z It’s a confusing move at first blush, especially considering what we understand about television in 2015. Star Trek is a big, but necessary investment in CBS’s streaming future 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Back in February, the New York Times reported on a national “ban the box” movement, which at first blush, probably isn’t self explanatory. President Obama wants to 'ban the box' 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z I can appreciate why coverage of congressional staff may seem at first blush to be both boring and the ultimate in inside-baseball. Speaker Ryan prioritizes messaging, not policymaking 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z At first blush, Mr. Cohen is a curious pick to lead the region’s troubled transit agency. Can Neal Cohen fix what ails Metro? 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, Susan King seems like the type of person you'd meet at a neighborhood pub in London after work: cheerful, bubbly, given to exuberant exclamation. Don't call her a psychic: 'Intuitive counselor' Susan King sets up shop at Hotel Bel-Air 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z At first blush, the dynamic might seem odd: there are simmering tensions and an increasingly public feud brewing between the candidates running in fourth and fifth place. The fight to be the non-amateur GOP nominee 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z The Petroleum Association of Wyoming didn’t find the changes too objectionable at first blush. Wyoming proposes to increase oil, gas well bonding 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z At first blush, Richmond seemed an unlikely setting for an international bike race considered second in magnitude only to the Tour de France. The world is coming to Richmond next week for a bonanza of bike races 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Clearly the Fed was worried about developments abroad and that was, at first blush, the primary reason why rates were not raised this month. Federal Reserve declines to raise interest rates from record low 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z At first blush, that may seem pretty straightforward. How to Avoid Making Mistakes With Your 529 College Savings 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z At first blush, conservative civil disobedience sounds contradictory. A Long Line of Lawbreakers 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z This is one of those job reports that looks a little discouraging at first blush, but the details paints a more encouraging picture. Unemployment rate falls to lowest point since April 2008 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z At first blush, that sounds onerous, especially when the fact that she faced nearly $50,000 in fines and 24 years in prison as the maximum penalty is taken into account. Licensing Injustice 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z That is, using relativistically correct mathematics one gets a result that at first blush contradicts the answer everyone expects and loves. Was Einstein the First to Invent E = mc 2 ? 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z China’s slowdown, at first blush, is a major setback for the world. Economic Risk of Stock Plunge Varies Around Globe 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Look at Hollywood, and at first blush the picture is deeply depressing. The Creative Apocalypse That Wasn’t 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z At first blush, the press release seemed rather mundane. The amusing story behind Joe Lieberman's new gig 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, the Republicans running for president seemed like a new reality show. Mean Boys 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z The idea is not so unprecedented as it may sound at first blush. Should Everyone's Salary Be Public Information? 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z This year, however, it’s tempting to see the Ohio Republican as a real contender, at least at first blush. Why Ohio's John Kasich faces such long odds 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z At first blush, that might seem vaguely compelling. The company elected officials keep 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z At first blush, that sounds alright, I suppose. Alexa, tell me what it's like to use the Amazon Echo 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z At first blush, this might be cause for concern for a community that has benefited greatly from the public-spirited and valuable contributions made by enlisted members of the U.S. Montana Editorial Roundup 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seems like a universally feminine move. In the Persian world of 'ta'arof,' they make offers that will be refused 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z At first blush, you would be within reason to blame the Lakers’ inability to attract new talent to three things: Is California's State Tax Rate Impacting NBA Free Agency? 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z At first blush, McDonald’s recent decision to bring in some new leaders seems bold. Curious Choices for McDonald's New Management 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z And at first blush, that’s not a bad message for a White House hopeful. Hoping rhetoric trumps record, Christie launches 2016 bid 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z But at first blush, the broader pattern seems pretty stable. Big Business enjoys another good year at the Supreme Court 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z In the end, all it took was Mr. McConnell’s parliamentary acumen and creativity, the president’s nonstop pleading and House Democratic maneuvers that at first blush looked like tactical brilliance but proved too clever by half. Hard Politicking Behind Democrats’ ‘Yea’ Votes on Trade Bill 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z At first blush, the concept sounds pretty creative: find out instantly when it matters most that you’re carrying a bacterial or viral infection. STD-Testing Color-Changing Condoms Sound Awesome -- But Aren't Feasible Or Wise 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z So at first blush, a one-time $10,000 scholarship from the Economic Club of Washington D.C. amounts to little more than a down payment at best. Editor’s note: With these scholarships, it’s not the cash, it’s the connections 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z At first blush, this might reflect poorly on the Democratic Party by making its talent pool appear so shallow that it must poach politicians from across the aisle. The GOP’s shifting goal posts 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z “At first blush, the recent rapid sell-out of the new “Lilly Pulitzer for Target” line — and the backlash it generated from disappointed customers — seems like a major screw-up by both companies. The Gilded Lilly: A Cautionary Tale 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z At first blush, the new design doesn't seem markedly different. The science behind Netflix’s first major redesign in four years 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z At first blush, it might welcome Assad's fall and, with it, Hezbollah's, thus easing tensions on its northern border. Syria's Civil War Leaves No Good Outcomes for Israel 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z At first blush, one conjures up pictures of women’s business suits. 3 Ways Women Can Overcome the Sexist Contradictions of Dressing 'Professionally' 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z At first blush, developments in Idaho state government may seem entirely uninteresting: policymakers are struggling to deal with enforcement of the child-support system. Conspiracy theory prompts special session in Idaho 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z While a spinoff might not at first blush feel like the most inspired choice of original content, it’s a strategic choice. 'Seinfeld' Is Nice, But Is It Bingeworthy? Hulu Seems To Think So 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z At first blush, giving modders a 25 percent cut of the revenue struck me as a pretty low number. DayZ Creator Weighs In On Paid 'Skyrim' Mods: 'Your Turn Rockstar' 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z Though the details are a little more complicated than they might appear at first blush, the idea is to effectively lock in the status quo for a couple of years. GOP leaders scramble on healthcare, fearful of Supreme Court win 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z At first blush, it’s likely the White House’s critics will gravitate to this New York Times piece, headlined, “At Global Economic Gathering, U.S. Primacy Is Seen as Ebbing.” The race for 21st-century primacy 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z At first blush, I’m not convinced Clinton, assuming she’s the nominee, will have to worry too much about Obama’s youthful, diverse supporters staying home in the fall of 2016. The ticket that can't lose -- but won't happen 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z What kind of communication tool the watch will be, I couldn’t tell at first blush. Apple Watch: A fashion critic's first look 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z It represents a huge endorsement of the fledgling movement and at first blush seems like a great idea. The Thorny Task of Advocating Good Corporate Behavior 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z This article's conclusions are not as amazing or controversial as one might think at first blush. Hospitals Are Wrong About Shifting Costs to Private Insurers 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z At first blush, it seemed like progress yesterday when senators argued about Loretta Lynch’s pending nomination as the next Attorney General, but the headway was illusory – they were debating the wrong thing. Senate Republicans break promise on Lynch vote 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z “At first blush, one might not think this exchange would be captured on the state.gov email. But in fact, Secretary Clinton forwarded the email, that very same day, onto the state.gov system.” Today in Politics: Both Sides See Political Advantages on Iran 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z At first blush, that might seem to be the case. Is Messaging Going to Kill E-mail? 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z At first blush, the new version is not much different than the Gear VR that uses the Galaxy Note 4. A close look at the Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z Although this belief appears innocuous at first blush, it’s important to consider its logical conclusion. Putting Money In Its Place 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z It seems, at first blush, to be going swimmingly. Bear with us 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z At first blush, this probably doesn’t seem like a bad idea. Senators adopt legislative strategy with 2016 in mind 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, it might seem only sensible to ban remorseless automated killing machines. Bring On the Killer Robots However, “I’m concerned, at first blush, that it really needs careful analysis,” he said. Northern Illinois students press for underage access to bars 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z As a rental owner, offering lease terms is not as black and white as it might seem at first blush. Month-to-month or fixed-term lease? | Rental Resource 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z The nine-day excursion is scheduled to begin tomorrow, and at first blush, it may not seem especially controversial. RNC has a decision to make about Israel trip 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z I absolutely love small town murder mysteries, the kind of story where everyone has a secret and no one is who they seem to be at first blush. Everyday life can make an awesome video game 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z At first blush, virtual reality is a hard sell. Video Feature: Signs That Virtual Reality Is on the Verge of Taking Off 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z Individual tax reform sounds good at first blush, but as Romney discovered in 2012, it is very difficult to pull off in practice. Is There Now A Window Of Opportunity For Tax Reform? 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Doubling of the budget to fight antibiotic resistance might seem impressive at first blush, but $1.2 billion pales in comparison to the $4.9 billion that goes toward the National Cancer Institute each year. White House wants to nearly double funding to fight antibiotic resistance 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z At first blush, the usual rules should apply: it’s simply not fair to hold candidates responsible for the views of their family members. Rand Paul's dad isn't making his task any easier 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z At first blush, the man who chaired the interim Highway Needs and Financing Committee that brought the legislation doesn’t think its passage would affect Highway 100. Transportation bill means uncertainty for Highway 100 in SD 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z In this example, at first blush it appears that more than the $4,000 of gain inherent in the partnership’s property 1 will be recognized when R sells the property. Tax Geek Tuesday: Understanding Partnership Distributions, Part 1 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z At first blush, it sounded very reasonable to me. In Alabama, West Point Cadets Explore Polluted Civil Rights 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Michael C. Dorf, a law professor at Cornell, said the wording was at first blush was “a bit odd.” Taking Up Gay Marriage, but on Its Own Terms 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z At first blush, this probably seems odd; Johnson’s been dead for more than four decades. “That’s just not true”: What “Selma” and the establishment get wrong about LBJ 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z At first blush, a provision that says it want to “improve the overall financial health” of the Social Security system may sound great, but the devil is in the details. Warren: 'The GOP is inventing a Social Security crisis' 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z At first blush, they seem like ordinary people you’d meet in a subway who simply had the misfortune to work for a man who created what made me the greatest fraud ever. THE MADOFF FIVE: History's Greatest Fraud Yields One Of The Greatest Legal Slugfests Of Our Time 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z The 1960s-era salt reactor was interesting, but at first blush it didn’t seem practical enough to revive. The Young Turks Who Are Reviving Nuclear Power |
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