| 单词 | flat-footed |
| 例句 | After that she didn't play around with the soldiers any more but only with a few flat-footed, short-sighted young men in town who couldn't get into the army at all. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z But somehow, after throwing a fit in the starting gate and being left flat-footed at the bell, the colt won his race that day. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Since the terrible night of the ants, Mother had been creeping her remorse in flat-footed circles around me without ever speaking of it, wearing her guilt like the swollen breasts of a nursing mother. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She had the flat-footed gait of a barefoot peasant, a narrow waist, small breasts. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I stood waiting, bent forward with my feet apart, flat-footed, till they ended their interminable orations. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z And without a backward glance at Harry, Filch ran flat-footed from the office, Mrs. Norris streaking alongside him. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit ate up the length of rein, bounding past Special Agent and leaving Woolf and Indian Broom flat-footed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a little doddery and flat-footed, but he walked reasonably well for a man of eighty-eight. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Tab jumped experimentally, landing with flat-footed thuds on the stage. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z From twenty yards out, he pivoted and quickly took the shot, catching the Fugees’ goalie flat-footed. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He was short and old, with a white mustache and walked flat-footed with a cane. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The fact that Sony could be so thoroughly compromised revealed how even the most seemingly sophisticated corporation could be caught flat-footed when it comes to cybersecurity. When you were at the movies this year, reality wasn’t too far away 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z “I was worried that it would be flat-footed and a work of vanity,” Loehnen recalls. Rep. Steve Israel, finding the funny in Washington’s corridors of power 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z The Walt Disney Company did not own rights to the original 1939 The Wizard of Oz movie but moved stealthily to mount an audacious raid on the story and leave a rival studio flat-footed. Warner Bros v Disney: the fight for Oz's yellow brick road 2013-03-15T19:08:33Z Despite its rather flat-footed title, this section, “The Sixties Generation: Materials and Processes,” dwells on the apocalypse. MoMA Upends Its Collection to Celebrate Late Careers 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z While is today mostly celebrated as a musical event, it was as much a visual one, with a shocking flat-footed dance, a stage set featuring an eerie painted backdrop, and grim folkloric costumes. Stravinsky goes digital 2013-05-30T20:32:00Z The “General Hospital” actor was a bit flat-footed, though Julianne liked his extension and Bruno, ever the master of double entendres, said he was “bulging in all the right places.” 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 19 premiere recap: The heat is on 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z Along comes “3C,” a flat-footed black comedy by David Adjmi that tries to excavate the grime lurking underneath the sitcom’s perky, glossy veneer. Theater Review: ‘3C,’ by David Adjmi, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater 2012-06-25T02:00:00Z I enjoyed it immensely, flat-footed dialogue and implausible situations and all. "Secretariat": A gorgeous, creepy American myth 2010-10-07T00:30:00Z So was the occasional flat-footed piece of exposition. ArtsBeat: Channel Surfing: 'Homeland' and the Elusive Art of Exposition 2012-10-01T03:00:49Z Deterioration marks every aspect of “Landslide,” which is enveloping and warm, if slightly undercooked and sometimes flat-footed. On a Bucolic Maine Island, Life Can Be Rocky — Especially With Teen Boys 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Though technically up to snuff, it's flat-footed stuff. Cars 2 ? review 2011-07-23T23:06:09Z Industry website Billboard.com called "Accidental Racist" a "flat-footed apology for hate-induced uneasiness." Brad Paisley defends 'Accidental Racist' duet with LL Cool J 2013-04-09T20:15:37Z “In plain truth, I’m a little dumb about the work, because it doesn’t hold me at all. But it’s the uniformly flat-footed and sentimentalist uses of Jacob Lawrence to which I object most strenuously.” Darby English Joins MoMA as Consulting Curator 2014-04-02T12:00:16Z It’s an intriguing perspective that unfortunately receives little follow-up or elaboration, leaving the film flat-footed when it steps away from the track. ‘Untold: Caitlyn Jenner’ Review: Honoring the Athlete 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z In its current form and at its current price, Per Se struggled and failed to do this, ranging from respectably dull at best to disappointingly flat-footed at worst. At Thomas Keller’s Per Se, Slips and Stumbles 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The government’s flat-footed strategy for researching and testing new drugs and the cripplingly high costs of developing therapies spurred black-market clubs that peddled unapproved drugs by the truckload. The AIDS crisis in America... 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z It is the first of her books written in the first person, narrated by the unnamed, flat-footed of the two girls. Zadie Smith’s newest is in many ways her strongest novel 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Hardly presidential either, GOP sore losers concoct this flat-footed overreaction: the preposterous NeverTrump fantasy, plus bizarre chatter pushing third party sabotage by a “real conservative.” What “unity” with Trump means: For Republicans, winning is everything, principles are swept away and hypocrisy reigns 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z Clinton’s advisers underestimated the anger at the establishment, he said, and when thousands more Democrats showed up to vote, they were caught flat-footed. Jerry Crawford has two goals: Delivering Iowa for Hillary Clinton and winning the Kentucky Derby 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z But Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, Adam Nicolson's 2008 account of reinstating a farm on his family's land in southeastern England, is no flat-footed story of problems laboriously surmounted. Adam Nicolson: The Constant Gardener 2010-05-20T11:30:00Z The movement is entirely flat-footed, often pedestrian, with impulses now rigorous, now mild. Review: In ‘Latitude,’ Dance in Silence Makes Its Own Inner Music 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z That’s too gorgeous to mutter or rush, as if it were flat-footed prose. Review: An ‘As You Like It’ That Is More Prose Than Poetry 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z The flat-footed key lime pie should be repaired or replaced, and the poached fruit in a moat of sparkling wine was a little too Ladies Who Lunch for me. Restaurant Review: Bâtard in TriBeCa 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z And along with this comes the style you’d expect: polished and restrained writing without the flat-footed corniness that marked “Next Generation”; credible, if routine, action scenes without the hilarious stiffness of decades of phaser battles. Review: ‘Picard’ Is, Finally, ‘Star Trek: Peak TV’ 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Michiko Kakutani called it “flat-footed,” Slate enumerated its “Three Hopeless Flaws” and the London Review of Books compared it to “a very bad Oliver Stone film.” Perspective | How Tom Wolfe’s ‘I Am Charlotte Simmons’ sounded the death knell for New Journalism 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Though “The Year of Spectacular Men” never quite reaches comedic elegance, this heavily scripted movie is not as flat-footed as the hapless Izzy. Review: ‘The Year of Spectacular Men’ Is a Family Affair, Clichés Included 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z In the company of another 14 or so graceful, beautiful dishes, it is slightly flat-footed, a dancer loping across the stage in Chuck Taylors while the rest of the corps balances on pointe shoes. Restaurant Review: Momofuku Ko in the East Village 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z It’s that Ms. Simpson’s handling of them — particularly climate change — tends to be predictable and flat-footed. Books of The Times: Helen Simpson?s ?In-Flight Entertainment? 2012-03-22T21:51:09Z Shannon is hilariously awkward as Father Michael, lumbering around the stage with a flat-footed shuffle, his shoulders rounded and his pants pulled up an inch or two too high. ‘Des Moines’ Review: Drowning in the Drink 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z “High Flying Bird” swoops and cuts through the contradictions of modern culture with the fleet momentum of a power forward destroying a flat-footed defense on his way to the hoop. ‘High Flying Bird’ Review: A Thrilling Dunk on Capitalism 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Modern dance can be beautiful and athletic but Odile's choreography was graceless and flat-footed. Reader reviews: your take on Schaufuss's Swan Lake and Rylance's Richard III 2012-07-27T15:06:00Z These features are often cited as political art’s inherent limitation, the reason it’s doomed to look dated, flat-footed and aesthetically second-tier. Smack Mellon and Grey Art Display Art Sparked by Politics 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z I found myself caught flat-footed when chatting with a textile artist. Perspective | Miss Manners: Accidental birthday suit sighting 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z The show’s opaque title is taken from an uncharacteristically flat-footed neologism that was coined by this supremely elegant photographer. 3 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z But really, I felt dumb and flat-footed for being grateful.” Hey, left wing: Quit griping! 2012-09-27T14:00:00Z Kinosian's music is a bit more insinuating than Blair's occasionally flat-footed lyrics. 'Murder for Two' offers exhaustingly manic music, comedy 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Was that really me, hitting forehands and backhands with my racket drooping on its follow-through like water-starved vegetation and stiffly moving forward to drop flat-footed volleys into the net? 2010-02-05T06:22:00Z For the most part, though, the film combines flat-footed storytelling with florid and distracting technique, producing more bafflement than catharsis or illumination. | 'Miral': Hopes and Struggles in a Difficult Land 2011-03-24T21:53:01Z Yet overall, the performance failed to gel, with colors lacking focus and rhythmic transitions sounding a bit flat-footed. Baltimore Symphony goes waltzing without the usual partners 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z But to create and produce a show, he said: “You have to be prepared for success. You can’t be flat-footed when they say, ‘Get to work.’” Pamela Adlon Is Starring in Her Very Own Zen Riddle 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z I’d seen the film not long ago, and, despite its flat-footed direction, it seemed like an apt choice. Punching the Clock (and the Boss) With Dolly, Lily and Jane 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z How could these showbiz veterans be so flat-footed when it comes to figuring out how to create a satisfying three-hour spectacle? Perspective | Without editing and cinematography, there’s no movies. So how can you have an Oscars telecast without them? 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z The concept for this production is simple: a red-nosed troupe attempt to perform Shakespeare's tragedy in their flat-footed way and, being clowns, wilfully sabotage and misinterpret the play. Hamlet the Clown?Prince ? review 2011-03-09T19:45:00Z Still, over the 2¼ hours it burns up in the Eisenhower Theater, the musical reveals only that it is dispiritingly flat-footed. Review | You’ll groove to the pop hits in this stage revival of ‘Footloose.’ And nothing else. 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z There's not too much flat-footed exposition in "Stake Land," but we learn the basics: After an unexplained plague decimated the population, rendering much of it into feral flesh-eaters and bloodsuckers, the federal government has collapsed. Pick of the week: Indie vampire saga "Stake Land" 2011-04-22T01:01:00Z As a result, it’s flat-footed even when the setups yearn to be playful. ‘The 355’ Review: Exile in Bondville 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z But as we know all too well these days, one late-breaking headline can change everything, possibly making “The Circus” seem a bit flat-footed and behind the times to the impatient viewer. Brett Kavanaugh gives “The Circus” what it desperately needs: cliffhangers and unpredictable... 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z At the Golden Globes awards ceremony Sunday night, the dizzying rate of change — and the movie industry’s anxious, sometimes flat-footed response — was palpable from the first joke. At a notably relevant Golden Globes, the film world is seen struggling to keep pace 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z MacArthur, the U.S. commander in the Far East, was caught “flat-footed and unprepared,” Brands notes. MacArthur and Truman face off in H.W. Brands' new history 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z That latter word “is a one-dimensional verb. It’s too flat-footed, it doesn’t leave anything to the imagination.” ‘LOVE’ and Other Four-Letter Words 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z The notional New Orleans stomp on “Who Needs You?” passes for anger, and the album-closing redemption tune “Everything’s Gonna Be All Right” is pure flat-footed disco, the celebration music of more than a generation ago. New Music 2011-06-13T22:00:32Z Though these scenes lend black humor and boisterous vitality to the opera, they are musically flat-footed. Opera Review: An Opera Strays Into a Clairvoyant Realm 2011-04-20T15:57:07Z Later, as the climax to Schaal's woebegone take on the Little Match Girl story, Braunohler sweeps in as Satan and the pair perform a flat-footed ballet. Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen ? review 2011-08-17T18:50:01Z Terry Teachout, reviewing the Orlando production of Ms. McLaughlin’s “Pericles” in The Wall Street Journal, deemed it clear and faithful to Shakespeare’s meaning, but rendered in “bald, flat-footed verse that is ‘blank’ in every sense.” Translating Shakespeare? 36 Playwrights Taketh the Big Risk 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The concert opened with a flat-footed account of some of the ballet music from Massenet’s opera “Le Cid,” during which Mr. Tovey and the Philharmonic players seemed to suffer multiple communication errors. Review: ‘Spanish Nights’ of Falla and Massenet 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z But it did little to redeem a flat-footed production. Review: ‘Les Indes Galantes,’ a Baroque View of Colonial Relations 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z At the moment, everyone is waiting, oddly flat-footed, to see who will be named next — or rather, which piece of common knowledge, masked as “rumor,” will be publicly confirmed. Perspective | Institutions raced to dump James Levine. They should look hard at themselves. 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z The rest of the book is mealy, padded with interviews and flat-footed elaboration, some of it vital, much of it not. Books of The Times: Get Your Bling and Adidas Tracksuit, Wayne, a British Class War Is Raging 2011-07-12T20:59:50Z He singles out two: flat-footed dragon saga Eragon, and The Golden Compass, which asquashed every bit of wonder out of Pullman’s tale. What's the next Game of Thrones? All the contenders for fantasy TV's crown 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Less successfully, the dialogue can seem a bit flat-footed, with minor characters including a pair of beggars and a grave-digging Scottish duo appearing briefly to offer heavy-handed comic relief. Danny Boyle's 'Frankenstein' should be monster hit 2011-02-24T14:36:34Z The author is better on the trees than the forest, and as a writer she is sometimes flat-footed. ‘Berenice Abbott’ Captures a Large and Star-Studded Life 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Even some of the winners in attendance were caught flat-footed. ‘The Rider’ and ‘First Reformed’ Top the Gotham Awards 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z But it is too flat-footed and sloppy to explore the obvious parallels between then and now, and the movie is peppered with gratuitous star cameos that distract rather than enlighten. Review: James Franco Tackles Steinbeck’s ‘In Dubious Battle’ 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Where Peaks Are High, and Prices Low Ski resorts were caught flat-footed by the recession last year, as many skiers and snowboaders stayed home. | Ski Guide 2010: Where Peaks Are High, and Prices Low 2009-12-14T14:26:00Z The way that I want to approach that is to get like a flat-footed Connecticut hard-core drummer to play these bouncy, loping polyrhythms. Playlist: David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors on the New Album 2012-07-02T12:00:00Z But this flat-footed, long-winded book unfortunately captures little of the extraordinary drama of his life and provides few new insights into the man himself or the complex emotional arithmetic within the Kennedy clan. Books of The Times: David Nasaw’s ‘Patriarch,’ on Joseph P. Kennedy 2012-11-29T21:09:38Z Goodman complained the dancing was a bit flat-footed and said Jericho would get an 8 when he deserved it. He deserved it: 26 points, with 8 from Goodman. 'DWTS': Hines Ward sets pace; Chelsea Kane dazzles 2011-04-19T03:56:00Z There’s no rush that I could get that’s like being flat-footed onstage telling jokes and conducting an audience. Michael Che’s New York State of Mind 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z With one leg bent and flat-footed, the other off the ground and pointed straight, Ms. Bleiler lifts her body off the ground to work the glutes and hamstrings. Faster, Higher, Stronger: Never Too Cool for a Hard Workout 2010-02-18T03:36:00Z It is notable for its drolleries of language and image, occasional descents into outright corniness and flat-footed insistence on randomness, coincidence or uninflected information as the artist’s main compositional options. Art Review: Tweaking Tradition, Even In Its Temple 2010-10-21T21:30:00Z Zeus sometimes drinks water from the sink while flat-footed, and he regularly steals Kingston’s pacifiers from the kitchen counter, she said. World’s tallest dog is 7 feet on hind legs. He likes to sit on laps. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, the flat-footed family comedy around him fails to produce sparks. ‘Playing With Fire’ Review: A Firefighter Comedy Running on Embers 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Backing for the war effort is pouring in from the home front as the government, caught flat-footed by the attack and distracted by infighting, struggles to meet vast new needs. Israelis overwhelmingly are confident in the justice of the Gaza war, even as world sentiment sours 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Oregon: The Ducks’ offense caught Utah’s defense flat-footed early and their defense made enough consistent stops to keep the Utes from knocking off a second consecutive ranked opponent. Bo Nix throws 2 touchdowns, No. 8 Oregon rolls over No. 13 Utah 35-6 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z She would have started flat-footed against a formidable field of contenders, including Reps. Column: Laphonza Butler aces her first political test, passing on uphill Senate run 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z It looked they had solved some problems before their pass rush got caught flat-footed at the end and let Mertz and the Gators pull off an unexpected rally. Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Once again, Mr Trudeau's team faced criticism that it had been caught flat-footed. Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Mike Yastrzemski wasn’t that deep when he caught the ball flat-footed and then held it for a moment, apparently forgetting there were only two outs. Dodgers capitalize on Giants’ physical and mental blunders to win 7-2 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z President Biden debuted the test-shipping website at the start of 2022 after complaints he was caught flat-footed by the omicron wave and that tests were hard to find over the preceding winter holidays. Biden relaunches federal website that ships free COVID-19 tests to homes 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Organizers on the ground added that they learned of the impending arrival only the night before and believe it was meant to catch them flat-footed. Weary parents, young children bused from Texas to L.A. in latest 'political stunt' 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Dislocations are already happening or are on the horizon — and business leaders are trying to not get caught flat-footed. Insider Q&A: Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in military tech 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Detroit’s automakers are reassessing their strategies in China — the world’s largest auto market — after being caught flat-footed by increasingly competitive domestic manufacturers there churning out appealing, high-quality and attractively priced electric vehicles. Why Detroit automakers are losing ground in world’s top auto market 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z As Moses Moody swung on the rim and LeBron James stood flat-footed, the five Lakers on the court all dropped their heads, eyes pointed to the court. Anthony Davis not a factor in Lakers' blowout Game 2 loss to Warriors 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Despite getting within six points late, the Lakers stood flat-footed as Memphis sealed the game on the offensive glass. Grizzlies even series with Game 2 win over the Lakers 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Experts worry that the country could again be caught flat-footed after the federal government stops purchasing tests in bulk. Free COVID testing will fade with U.S. health emergency in May 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Nowell appeared to be arguing with coach Jerome Tang right before the pass, catching the Spartans flat-footed in one of the most important moments of the game. UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z But officials are also looking at the collapse of three banks that were caught flat-footed by the previous jump in rates, which significantly dinged the market value of their holdings. The Week in Business: A Banking Crisis 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z While its leader extolled innovation and the future of tech, the bank paid less attention to risk management and was caught flat-footed by economic change. Submarine Deal With U.S. and U.K. Sparks Debate in Australia 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z When the bank was caught flat-footed in a rapidly changing economic environment, it waited till the last minute to try to avert its fate. How a California Bank Sparked a Financial Panic 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z “Their guy just kind of gave me a lane and at that point they were flat-footed,” Miller said. Miller scores 20 seconds into OT, Canucks beat Ducks 3-2 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z But its dovish outlook caught markets flat-footed, and the Australian dollar plunged 2%. ASIA Jay walks the walk, markets get Powell-slammed 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z But projections from the District finance office this week estimated no similar windfall, catching council members flat-footed after they said they were told in December that the bus program’s funding needs were met. Fare-free bus program doesn’t have funding, D.C. finance chief says 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Democrats and pro-ESG financial firms were caught flat-footed by the backlash against ESG, which they argue is crucial for achieving long-term investment returns in the face of a changing climate. Fight against ‘woke’ money managers emerges as a dominant issue in American politics 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z So when the plan finally comes to fruition and public schools collapse from defunding, most of the public will be caught flat-footed. Can the Supreme Court force girls to wear skirts? 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z California and the Metropolitan Water District had a different proposal, but the evaporation argument caught them flat-footed. Editorial: An unfair plan to cut California's use of Colorado River water 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z He could throw a football 60 yards flat-footed, but the intricacies of the position escaped him. The Kelce brothers’ road to Super Bowl LVII began at Cincinnati 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Too often, that left law enforcement agencies and prosecutors flat-footed. Opinion | Ukrainians suffered at home. They are preyed on as refugees, too. 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Caught flat-footed last year as inflation accelerated and threatened to prove far more persistent than anticipated, the Fed approved the fastest interest rate hikes since the 1980s. Fed expected to deliver small rate hike but keep anti-inflation tilt 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z The report also recounts how the New York Times newsroom was shocked and caught “flat-footed” when special counsel Robert Mueller told Congress that he wouldn’t pursue Mr. Trump’s ouster. Esteemed journalism watchdog trashes award-winning Russiagate reporting 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The leading group stayed together around the last, sharp bend towards the finish and Coquard bided his time until his late sprint left other riders flat-footed. France’s Coquard wins Tour Down Under 4th stage; Vine leads 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The southpaw threw a series of vicious combos at a flat-footed Garcia, chopping away to buckle his opponent’s knees. Gervonta Davis on cusp of superstardom with Ryan Garcia fight ahead. Can he stay out of his own way? 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z They were caught flat-footed as Mr. Harris raced toward the left sideline, just ahead of Oakland’s Jimmy Warren as he tried to push him out of bounds. Franco Harris, whose ‘Immaculate Reception’ made NFL history, dies at 72 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The administration launched the website around this time last year after it was accused of being caught flat-footed by the omicron wave and a lack of virus testing. Biden relaunches federal COVID-19 testing website for ‘limited’ shipments to homes 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z This way, consumers can seek redress for the harms companies might inflict upon them — but companies also won’t be caught flat-footed by a sudden change in what they’re permitted to do. Opinion | Democrats and Republicans agree on this tech privacy bill. But can it pass? 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, they were "caught flat-footed" when Blehm as well as another attorney he recommended, declined the offer, the Arizona Republic reported. Arizona Republicans' refusal to certify election over false claims could cost GOP a real House seat 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Some companies have lowered their financial outlook or declined outright to provide forecasts for next year to avoid being caught flat-footed. Why Retailers Are Trying Extra Hard to Woo Holiday Shoppers 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z Harrison said she's seen this all before: A flood of funding for pandemic preparedness came after 9/11, and then the money for staffing went away, leaving departments flat-footed for covid. Thousands of experts hired to aid public health departments are losing their jobs 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z He drove around a flat-footed defender for a layup. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark fuel UCLA to blowout win over Sacramento State 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The first time Durant caught the center flat-footed, he just tripped him up a bit, but the second time Gafford lunged into a split stance and slid to the floor. Wizards not only lose but help dysfunctional Nets look functional 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden’s team was caught flat-footed by the omicron surge last year and failed to ensure an adequate supply of tests around the holidays. Biden rolls up his sleeve for a retooled booster shot, hoping to jumpstart fall campaign 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z They looked flat-footed at times and were prone to getting burned on transitions. Reasons to hope, and mope, for Kraken fans in Year 2 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z “I think everybody was caught very flat-footed by his adopting the Democrat position on gun control,” he said at the time. GOP’s Jacobs doubles down on controls for high-powered guns 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z “It was the other way around. This turned out to be pretty incredible. It really caught a lot of people sort of flat-footed.” The Spy Who Escaped the Eye of the Storm 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z His administration has seemed most adept at stepping on its own feet, with ill-advised corrections, ill-advised appearances and a flat-footed approach both inside the briefing room and in the real world. Nuking the hurricane: Biden isn't to blame for Putin and Trump — but he needs to outlast them 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Global central banks are acting in concert after being caught flat-footed this year. Global Markets Tumble as Recession Fears Return 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Wade, when the Supreme Court ultimately took that step in June, the G.O.P. was caught flat-footed, with no unified national abortion strategy ready to put into place. Republicans Struggle to Unite Party Around National Abortion Restrictions 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z “The army was caught a bit flat-footed,” Mr. Thompson said. Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The Youngkin administration skillfully kept the Petersburg initiative under wraps until the last minute and, as The Post reported, caught Democrats flat-footed. Opinion | Youngkin’s overture in Petersburg is a masterstroke 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z President Biden launched the initiative in January after the administration appeared to be caught flat-footed in ensuring adequate testing supply amid the omicron wave that hit over the holidays. Biden team prepares for possible winter surge in COVID-19 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Border cities such as San Diego have long wrestled with influxes of asylum-seekers and created well-oiled machines to respond, but the nation’s largest city and its capital were caught flat-footed. Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z House Republicans on Sunday released a scathing report detailing how the Biden administration was caught flat-footed by the chaos and did not have a plan to evacuate people out of Kabul. Biden ‘marks’ anniversary of Taliban takeover with silence, vacation 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Recent weeks have delivered the first positive surprises on inflation after more than a year in which Fed officials saw prices soar with a persistence that caught them flat-footed. As Fed warns of turbulence ahead, markets remove their seat belts 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Last August, the provision imposing stricter tax enforcement caught crypto interests flat-footed when it popped up as a revenue source in a trillion-dollar infrastructure package. Crypto finds a bright spot in a stormy summer: Congress 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z It’s been a long time since Springsteen faced this sort of widespread public condemnation, and he seems to have been caught flat-footed. Bruce Springsteen fans face $5,000 tickets — and a ‘crisis of faith’ 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The May 27 veto surprised many election officials and caught them flat-footed. Maryland primary results may be delayed as mail-in votes are counted 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Unfortunately those aims are lost, or at least frustratingly under-realized, in a blur of flat-footed jokes and lazily schematic plot turns, plus the general sense of a franchise spinning its creative wheels. Review: A not-so-mighty 'Thor' sequel is painless but pointless 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z "We were caught flat-footed, certainly we were not given any advanced warning," one senior rating agency analyst said. The "Big Package": How Russia was driven to default 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Regularly confusion around the lengthy shutdown became a black eye for the Biden administration, which was caught flat-footed by a resulting formula shortage. Flooding trips up Abbott formula production plant at center of shortage debate 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z “California had to go first and got caught a little flat-footed,” Mr. McEnany said. The Next Battleground for Gig Worker Labor Laws: Massachusetts 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z He also broke Medvedev’s big serve five times under the bright lights, sometimes leaving Medvedev flat-footed on the baseline as he crushed a return winner. Cilic Delivers Latest French Open Surprise, Beating Medvedev 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z But the speed and extent of the shift caught them flat-footed. Consumers are shifting their spending from goods to services 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z But they maintain he separately brought the matter to the F.B.I. when he thought a news article was about to be published on the topic so that the bureau would not be caught flat-footed. Key Witness in Durham Case Offers Detailed Testimony of 2016 Meeting 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Democratic lawmakers, legislative staff and other administration employees who sought to defend Jankowicz were caught flat-footed. How the Biden administration let right-wing attacks derail its disinformation efforts 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Sussmann, he emphasized, had been a federal prosecutor and had worked with the F.B.I. for years and wanted to give it advance warning so it would not be “caught flat-footed.” Clashing Views of Cybersecurity Lawyer as Trial in Special Counsel’s Case Opens 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Sussmann met with the FBI so they wouldn’t get caught flat-footed by the Times’ article, he told jurors. Prosecutors say Sussmann schemed to inject the FBI, Trump smears into the 2016 election 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Americans can acquire free tests that are shipped to their homes under the program, which started in January amid complaints Mr. Biden’s team was caught flat-footed by the omicron wave. White House: Americans can order eight more COVID-19 tests for free 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Administration officials who spoke with reporters bristled at the suggestion they were caught flat-footed by the shortage, which had been building since the recall. Biden looks overseas for baby formula to address the monthslong shortage in the U.S. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The memo acknowledges how, in the 2010 election cycle, “Democrats were caught flat-footed at the state legislative level of the ballot and our chambers took a hard hit.” Democrats Aim to Use Abortion Rights to Jolt State Legislative Races 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The Liverpool defense looked flat-footed on both goals, leaving space for the Villarreal players to finish into the net. Liverpool survives scare, advances to Champions League final 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Also up there was Daniel Sprong’s effort in Los Angeles a month back, picking up a puck in the neutral zone and outracing flat-footed defenders down the right side to score. The top moments of the Kraken’s inaugural season 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z And Power was caught flat-footed when Tarasenko sped past him up the right wing to score 5:27 later. Tarasenko's 5-point outing fuels Blues' 6-2 win over Sabres 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Kofler said the group worried that the EPA was “getting caught a little flat-footed.” The plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in California 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z “The surge of inflation caught everybody flat-footed,” he said in an interview. As inflation spreads, rising prices fuel charges of corporate greed 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z “The last thing that Americans would expect is that we get caught flat-footed again,” Hutchinson said in an interview last week. Lawmakers close on covid funding deal that halves White House request 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The administration and Democratic Party were caught flat-footed by a wave of GOP laws restricting voting and teaching about racism, along with other radical measures. Opinion | Biden should defend U.S. democracy as aggressively as he is defending Ukraine 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z A week later, he called to collect Ireland's kick-off but was caught flat-footed as Mack Hansen gathered over his head and raced into the corner for an extraordinary score. Four ways England can spoil France party 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Adding to concerns among some experts and aid workers are the cash incentives unveiled by governments, which were caught flat-footed by the Russian invasion and have depended on an outpouring of support from civil society. With mostly women and children fleeing Ukraine, European authorities fear a surge in human trafficking 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z While Springer said he always expected the pandemic boom to subside, the drop-off caught him and the company flat-footed. DocuSign plans changes in sales unit; Lyft adds surcharge to help drivers 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z “But now with travel rebounding much more quickly than anyone expected, airlines have been caught pretty flat-footed.” Alaska Air launches new Oregon academy to help address pilot shortage 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Time and time again, hostage-takers are allowed to seize control of the narrative, while hostages’ governments and employers are left flat-footed. Opinion | Why I’m so concerned for WNBA star Brittney Griner 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z As these antiwar narratives proliferate in spaces beyond its control, the Russian propaganda machine has been caught flat-footed. Perspective | How is the war going for Putin on social media? Not great. 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The England attacker took a touch and guided a close-range finish past a flat-footed Jordan Pickford. City scores in 82nd, avoids late penalty in win at Everton 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z "It's just this huge uptake in silicon consumption that caught everybody more or less flat-footed." Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Despite the outward show of mutual support between the two countries, there have been indications that China was caught flat-footed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of military action. China, seemingly surprised by sudden Ukraine incursion, denies backing Russian attacks 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z But they were caught flat-footed when the highly infectious Omicron variant broke through those defences and have increasingly called on the Chinese mainland for help. Covid live news: Hong Kong calls for medical staff from China as hospitals are overwhelmed 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Security and law enforcement officials were caught flat-footed on Jan. 6, 2021, failing to take online plotting and threats seriously ahead of the violent mob storming the Capitol. As ‘Freedom Convoy’ spinoffs pop up on social media, D.C. region braces 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z From the beginning, they caught law enforcement flat-footed. After Trucker Protest, Canada Grapples With a Question: Was It a Blip, or Something Bigger? 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z He said the idea is to avoid being caught flat-footed if another surge, like the omicron variant, sweeps the nation. White House says changes to COVID-19 guidance, including masks, may come within weeks 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z U.S. officials had urged their Canadian counterparts to get a handle on a situation that had left them flat-footed. Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act against Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ trucker protest 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z When Russia invaded Crimea, Kendall-Taylor said, “we were caught flat-footed and unprepared.” Inside the White House preparations for a Russian invasion 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The administration was caught flat-footed as demands for tests skyrocketed. Analysis | Republicans may be divided over Trump, but that’s of little solace to Biden and the Democrats 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The lack of enough masks could catch the state’s health care systems flat-footed if we see another surge in the near future, Sauer said. COVID hospitalizations now falling throughout WA 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Krizova scored by capping a set breakout, which caught China’s defense flat-footed. NCAA pipeline fuels Czech women’s hockey development 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z But the time-tested lobbying efforts of the liquor store industry, which appeared to mobilize more swiftly to quell momentum of the legislation, caught the restaurant industry flat-footed. To-Go Drinks Had Plenty of Fans in New York. Just Not the Right Ones. 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z But analysts say the Fed was caught flat-footed last year when the prices of gasoline, groceries, child care and other essentials shot up, financially squeezing millions of U.S. households. Stocks surge in choppy trading as Wall Street caps bruising week of wild swings 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z But the rebound occurred so quickly after the pandemic shutdowns that it left many companies flat-footed, with fewer workers and supplies than they needed. A key inflation gauge rose 5.8% in 2021, most in 39 years 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z President Biden is trying to catch up with the variant by offering four free tests to each household and free N95 masks at pharmacies, after complaints he was caught flat-footed by the virus. Many Americans think catching COVID-19 is inevitable, poll finds 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The administration was slow to encourage boosters and caught flat-footed by the Omicron-induced surge in demand for testing. US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Campbell is keeping his left guide hand up, finishing on his toes instead of flat-footed and holding his follow-through. Hungry for success, Tyger Campbell's three-point plan is a winning recipe for UCLA 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z In the meantime, many Americans are struggling to find tests, sparking complaints that Mr. Biden was caught flat-footed by the omicron variant after its discovery around Thanksgiving. HHS says Biden awarded contracts, secured first 50M of 500M COVID tests 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The pandemic caught the United States and much of the world flat-footed, without that data, although some countries, such as Britain, have made it a priority. Opinion | Flying blind is no way to survive the pandemic. We need a powerful virus radar. 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z One aide said the real problem was that ex-ministers knew exactly what questions to ask - "and we are being flat-footed in answering them". Sleaze claims worried Blair aides, papers show 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z With passenger counts over the Thanksgiving holiday approaching 90 percent of 2019 levels, airlines were optimistic about a continuing December rebound, only to be caught flat-footed by the virus’s latest variant. 1,100 flights canceled Tuesday as omicron, weather take toll on air travel 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z He said the state’s leaders were “getting caught flat-footed.” New York’s Virus Surge Has Leaders Balancing Health and Political Risks 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z And the West in general finds itself flat-footed: its commitment to openness and free expression making room for exploitation by a rival that cares for neither. Opinion | YouTube stars work for China now 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Sure enough, Starc fed him a wide one, Buttler went for a flat-footed drive, and it resulted in an edge to first slip. 'England batting collapse inexcusable' 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Chalk it up to a surprisingly swift and robust economic recovery from the pandemic recession, one that left suppliers flat-footed and hampered by COVID-19 disruptions. Supply shortages and emboldened workers: A changed economy 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z There’s also an available onboard generator with the ability to power tools, a tailgate party or even your house — a big leap that left competitors flat-footed. Edmunds Top Rated Awards announced for 2022 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z For the second quarter in a row, the Wizards caught Detroit flat-footed, starting with an 8-2 run. Kuzma’s buzzer-beater lifts Wiz over slumping Pistsons in OT 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The spending boost is a loud rebuke of Mr. Biden’s proposed Pentagon budget which trailed inflation, and which many lawmakers said would leave the Pentagon flat-footed in countering the growing threats from Russia and China. Hot-button issues dropped from annual Pentagon policy bill, big boost in funding left in 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Beyond that, the chaotic meeting underscored how the movement’s leading national organizations seemed to be caught flat-footed, despite months of conversation and litigation leading up to the Texas ban taking effect. Opinion | Where the Pro-Choice Movement Went Wrong 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Retailers and manufacturers of all types were caught flat-footed as they also contended with a shortage of containers that carry the goods, bottlenecks at ports and a shortage of workers needed to unload the goods. Holiday shoppers navigate shortages with mixed results 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z “But our mandate has always been to prepare for every scenario and not be caught flat-footed whenever possible.” ‘You’ve got to prepare for the worst’: World responds to new variant’s arrival 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z But the spike has also resulted in limited selection across the board as suppliers and retailers have been caught flat-footed. Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z The spending boost is a loud rebuke of Mr. Biden’s proposed Pentagon budget which trailed inflation, and which many lawmakers said would leave the Pentagon flat-footed in countering the growing threats from Russia and China. Hot-button issues dropped from annual Pentagon policy bill, big boost in funding left in 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Then Nyquist was able to get behind a flat-footed Capitals’ defense in the neutral zone before he beat Samsonov for the goal that tied it at 3. Alex Ovechkin strikes for No. 742, and the Capitals beat the Blue Jackets 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z An industry with an estimated 5,500 container vessels was caught unawares and flat-footed by the first COVID-19 lockdowns last year, paring their sailing schedules and disrupting the positioning of their fleets. Supply chain crisis gives once invisible shipping industry record profits and new adversaries 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z With more customers flocking to e-bikes, many cities are caught flat-footed with out-of-date infrastructure that provides few safe places for people to ride without feeling menaced by cars. Juiced’s new fat-tire electric bike targets a younger generation of riders 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Democrats, for example, were caught flat-footed by conservative legislation that used anxiety about critical race theory in schools to broadly target the teaching of race and racism. Opinion | The three political movements of 2021 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Democrats are worried about getting caught flat-footed on the issue. Fearful Democrats look at Virginia and worry about 2022 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Johnson also was caught flat-footed as the only cornerback who didn’t plaster a receiver when Rodgers began to scramble. Washington’s defensive players ‘gave themselves a chance’ in Green Bay, and that’s a step forward 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Seattle was flat-footed on defense that led to early goals in two of their past three matches. Sounders focused on fixing defensive breakdowns during final push to clinch top MLS playoff seed 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z The Serbian was up to his old tricks Wednesday, scoring on a crafty variety of hook shots, 3-pointers and flat-footed jumpers. Nikola Jokic scores 27 points, Nuggets beat Suns 110-98 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Buffalo’s inability to contain Henry left the defense flat-footed once Ryan Tannehill began faking handing the ball off and then finding receivers open over the middle. Bills take step back after being manhandled in Music City 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z After being caught flat-footed at the Capitol just over eight months prior, officials erred on the side of overpreparation for the Sept. 18 rally. ‘Justice for J6’ rally cost government agencies that assisted Capitol Police at least $790,000, according to estimates 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z While the Bills offense caught the Chiefs flat-footed with a balanced attack, Buffalo’s defense continued validating early-season impressions of being vastly improved. Bills cleanse past in showing KC who’s chief in the AFC race 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z As the spread of vaccinations accelerated earlier this year and more Americans ventured out, companies were caught flat-footed as customer demand soared much faster than they expected. US hiring may have risen last month in a sign of resilience 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Even the Texas anti-choice activists behind this ban seem to be caught flat-footed. Republicans thought the Supreme Court could stealthily ban abortion. They were wrong 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z So they were caught flat-footed when the unexpected happened: The economy swiftly bounced back, and consumers, flush with cash from government relief aid and stockpiles of savings, resumed spending with astonishing speed and vigor. From paints to plastics, a chemical shortage ignites prices 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The commission that investigated the attacks of that day recommended changes in the nomination and confirmation process for those jobs to lessen the chances of an American government ever being caught so flat-footed again. Opinion | How Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz and an irrational system make us more vulnerable to the next 9/11 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The changes are an about-face for a police agency that has long been known as secretive and was caught flat-footed by the violence of Jan. 6. U.S. officials warn of potential violence at the Sept. 18 rally, but see no ‘specific or credible plot.’ 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Despite billions of dollars in federal money at their disposal to prepare for new outbreaks and develop contingency plans, some governors, education departments and local school boards have been caught flat-footed. Outbreaks strand some students at home with minimal learning 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z We witnessed the same problems on Saturday that hurt them in the opener, as Joe Milton continued to overthrow receivers, often standing flat-footed in the pocket. What to make of the SEC East, as conference play begins 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z And even after an entire school year of virtual learning, districts have been left flat-footed as they figure out how to provide quarantined students an education from home. Just weeks in, Washington-area families confront the reality of this school year: Quarantines 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Failing to pass the infrastructure and reconciliation bills could paralyze the Biden presidency that’s been made to look hapless this summer by its flat-footed response to the delta variant and the calamitous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Opinion | Joe Manchin would be foolish to indefinitely hold up the reconciliation bill 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z After an impressive, 74-yard drive, the Hurricanes lined up quickly on fourth-and-goal inside the Alabama 1, looking to catch the Tide flat-footed. Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z It accelerated this past spring when employers were caught flat-footed as Americans enthusiastically emerged from months of pandemic lockdowns, eager to shop and dine again. Companies loosen job requirements but challenges remain 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Both could prove to overwhelm a diplomatic system already under strain from having to revamp one of the most storied U.S. missions of a generation after being caught flat-footed. In a final blow of the 20-year war, U.S. diplomats close their embassy and exit Kabul. 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Moreno dribbled to the top of the box and launched a shot that Kempin, standing flat-footed, appeared never to see through a mass of black shirts. D.C. United drops third game in a week with home loss to Atlanta 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z They said the current vaccines remain effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization or death, but they didn’t want to be caught flat-footed if vaccinated people start to see worse outcomes later in the year. Biden officials to begin COVID-19 booster vaccine program on Sept. 20 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan made the rounds on political talk shows Monday to defend the administration, though he was forced to acknowledge the administration was caught flat-footed. Biden defends Afghan decisions; blames Afghan forces for lack of fight 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Jake Tapper of CNN described it as "a tragic foreign policy disaster unfold before our eyes" and described the White House as "flat-footed." The Afghanistan blame game begins — and the media immediately ignores what triggered this disaster 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The State Department has promised to expedite the process where possible, but the flat-footed response has angered veterans and interpreters alike. From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z He added that even with public schools returning to in-person learning, many will still choose to keep using technology in some way to avoid being “caught flat-footed again if there’s another pandemic”. Startup Class Technologies raises $105 million from SoftBank, others 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Portugal are not the team they were five years ago: they feel passive and flat-footed at the back, too vulnerable to pace, too reliant on the goals of Cristiano Ronaldo. Euro 2020: latest news and buildup as the knockout stages begin – live! 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z After 44:21 of scoreless play, this tightly checked game finally opened up when the bounce off a blocked shot caught the Golden Knights flat-footed and Fiala found space for an odd-man rush with Hartman. Fiala, Wild force Game 7 with 3-0 victory over Vegas 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z When faced with mounting a response to the coronavirus in early 2020, Orange County officials were caught somewhat flat-footed, the report showed. Expired PPE, staff shortages, English-only outreach: Orange County’s troubled COVID response 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z His administration appeared flat-footed and unprepared as violence flared. Analysis | The U.S. conversation on Israel is changing, no matter Biden’s stance 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Throughout the scandal swirling around the Golden Globe Awards show, longtime broadcaster NBC appeared flat-footed — seemingly unprepared to tackle the crisis that was consuming one of its biggest live TV events. Behind NBC's decision to put the Golden Globes on ice for a year 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z The Biden administration is struggling to find an effective, robust counter to the cyberattackers who have repeatedly caught the U.S. flat-footed and disrupted Americans’ lives from the gas pump to the police station. Biden administration stumbles on cyberattack as fear of gas shortage grows 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Yet because the economy is rebounding faster than almost anyone thought it would, many companies were caught flat-footed. EXPLAINER: Did US hiring slow because of a ‘labor shortage’? 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z “Manufacturers weren’t prepared for a surge of demand in goods. They’ve been caught a bit flat-footed.” As economy rebounds, manufacturers face new hurdles 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Galaxy center back Daniel Steres, caught flat-footed on the play, briefly raised his hand hoping for an offside call before sprinting up the field in pursuit of both Higuain and Robbie Robinson. Chicharito scores twice to spur Galaxy to comeback win in season opener 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z Playing on consecutive nights and caught flat-footed by the Rockets’ energy, the Clippers allowed a 29-9 Rockets run to trail by 14 early in the second quarter. Short-handed Clippers have enough to turn back the Rockets 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z Experts say the administrative stumbles underscore the need for massive upgrades in technology, more staffing and clear program guidelines so the nation isn’t caught flat-footed for the next crisis. The U.S. government approved trillions in aid. Many hard-hit families have yet to receive it. 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Booker threw down a huge one-handed jam during the opening blitz, slicing right through a flat-footed Thunder defense. Suns lead by 30 after 1 quarter, cruise past Thunder 140-103 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z He spun to his right, darting around a flat-footed Utah defender with ease. USC's Evan Mobley out to prove in NCAA tournament he's ready for NBA spotlight 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z West Virginia: The Mountaineers seemed to play flat-footed at times. Without Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State beats No. 6 WVU 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z Left-wing European governments were caught just as flat-footed as we were by the financial crisis and the pandemic because they, like us, were paying more attention to other things. Opinion | The looming disasters we don’t prepare for 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z After catching Washington flat-footed and opening the game with a 43-point first quarter, the Blazers didn’t have a single field goal in the final five minutes before halftime. The Wizards’ defense is improving, and they have a four-game winning streak to show for it 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z From then to now, tennis seems, much like the flat-footed Medvedev on Sunday, several steps behind the players on top. Medvedev’s Australian Open Loss Shows the Men’s Tennis Gulf Is Still Strong 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z The Islanders then caught the Sabres flat-footed on Pageau’s goal some seven minutes later. Sorokin stops 20 shots for 1st NHL win; Isles beat Sabres 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z The WTO was caught flat-footed by the Trump administration’s objection to Okonjo-Iweala’s selection. Trump tried to block her. Now Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is about to make history. 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Serving flat-footed, Williams was broken at 30-40 with another drop shot, which she tracked down but returned long. A Stumble, a Scream and Venus Williams Is Out 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z That special attention, Mobley said, caught him a bit flat-footed at first. Evan Mobley will be the center of attention when USC and UCLA renew rivalry 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z The Capitals, in the first of eight matchups against their division rivals, came out sluggish, and their defense was caught flat-footed on multiple occasions. In the home of ‘The King,’ the Capitals get served with a second straight loss 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z “If he wasn’t there,” Bobic said, “I would have ran flat-footed into the mob.” A Black officer faced down a mostly White mob at the Capitol. Meet Eugene Goodman. 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The flurry of activity highlighted how flat-footed Capitol Police and other officials were on Jan. 6 when pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol seeking to halt the counting of electoral votes marking Biden’s election victory. Law enforcement and military taking 'unprecedented' approach to security in D.C. 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Officials in state capitals including Sacramento, are seeking to shore up their own vulnerabilities in a similar effort to avoid trouble and not be caught flat-footed. 'High alert' at California Capitol as police brace for any inauguration unrest 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Yet the Capitol Police, which has exclusive jurisdiction over the Capitol and its grounds, appears to have been caught entirely flat-footed. Perspective | No one watches the Capitol Police closely. No wonder they failed. 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z And they don’t want to be caught flat-footed during the next heat wave. California is scrambling to avoid blackouts. Your refrigerator could help 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Early in his career, he too stood flat-footed. Hernández: Young boxer Ryan Garcia earns thrilling win, but he has work to do 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z Commissioner Shea said Tuesday that the department was caught flat-footed this summer when tens of thousands of protesters took to city streets after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Violent Year in New York and Across U.S. as Pandemic Fuels Crime Spike 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Amazon was “caught flat-footed” at the start of the pandemic, said e-commerce consultant Rick Watson. As new COVID-19 restrictions bear down, surviving businesses draw on hard-earned lessons from the spring 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z But, while the commissioner took his victory lap during a virtual news conference, his athletic directors were caught flat-footed. Lightning Rod Larry Scott: The heat is on for Pac-12's controversial commissioner 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z And as the crisis of migrant children caught officials flat-footed, Biden became the administration’s point man for managing it. A renewed surge of migration from Central America could pose early test for a President Biden 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z He appears comfortable throwing punches only when standing flat-footed, which presents a number of problems. Hernández: Young boxer Ryan Garcia earns thrilling win, but he has work to do 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z Perhaps not surprisingly, they took the field flat-footed as Broncos quarterback Drew Lock completed a 41-yard pass on the game’s second play. Patriots Struggle to Find Their Way After Schedule Shuffle 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z He struggled to initiate the offense, was caught flat-footed on defense and was helpless along with his teammates to stop a Los Angeles onslaught in the second quarter. Butler loses last game in the bubble after memorable run 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z “We don’t ever want to be flat-footed,” he said. Louisiana coastline prepares to be battered, again, with arrival of Hurricane Delta 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z This imperfect initiative — explicit and ambitious, quirky and flat-footed — was instantly attacked by critics as a “woke quota.” For a Hollywood ending to diversity problem, stop making formulaic movies 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z He got ahead of the music, and Derek notes that he was also flat-footed. Ranking the best and worst of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ premiere, which obviously had a Carole Baskin controversy 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Disney is one of the world’s savviest operators when it comes to China, having seamlessly opened Shanghai Disneyland in 2016, but it was caught flat-footed with “Mulan.” Disney Wanted to Make a Splash in China With ‘Mulan.’ It Stumbled Instead. 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Social media companies were caught flat-footed during the 2016 election, when Russian operatives tied to the Internet Research Agency abused their platforms to spread divisive messages to millions of American voters. Washington firm ran fake Facebook accounts in Venezuela, Bolivia and Mexico, report finds 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Well, Angels left fielder Brian Goodwin was flat-footed when he fielded the ball and didn’t seem to think that Lewis would test him. Buoyed by another strong start from Justin Dunn, Mariners steal late victory over Angels in 10th inning 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z When the wave of COVID-19 inundated Florida, the state was caught flat-footed when it mattered most, its main lines of defense eviscerated. How starving public health fueled a COVID fire in Florida 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z He did not skate the final 11 minutes after he was on the ice for Laughton’s second goal of the night, in which the Russian center was caught flat-footed in another defensive-zone breakdown. Capitals are sloppy and a step slow in 3-1 loss to Flyers, continuing their bubble struggles 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z It seems to me that scholar Barbara Fields is amazingly patient but a little weary through her good-natured, nuanced and deeply informed responses to what are rather flat-footed and obtuse questions. Perspective | A critic’s suggestions for art with added meaning during a stay-at-home pandemic 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z How did the nation get caught so flat-footed? The crisis that shocked the world: America’s response to the coronavirus 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z “For some reason, the White House and the campaign have been caught flat-footed. Biden has very smart people around him, particularly on the economic side.” Biden releases U.S.-centered economic plan, challenging Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z "I don't vote Republicans into office to be silent and frankly flat-footed in the face of all this," said McCain. McCain admits there are "serious problems" in the GOP right now: "People are starting to jump ship" 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z “In the midst of everything of that’s happened, they are still so flat-footed,” she said. In reversal, Starbucks will allow employees to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-shirts 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z At the outbreak of the virus, “everybody got caught flat-footed,” Adams said. California got screwed in the race for coronavirus face masks. But it's not alone 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Many longtime Wall Street hands were caught flat-footed by the broad stock market’s steep ascent over the past month. Nasdaq sets record high, S&P positive for 2020 as investors double down on recovery 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z That, Gainer said, “left law enforcement flat-footed a little bit. . . . I think everybody was trying to be very tolerant and the violent agitators got ahead of the police planning in this.” District’s mayor, police chief struggle to allow protesters to be heard while quelling mayhem 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Her raw talent at a microphone made her an instant phenomenon, catching the Obama operation flat-footed. Joe Biden’s Time in Sarah Palin’s Shadow 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z “As Trump downplayed the threat of the coronavirus, his White House was caught flat-footed by the economic fallout that resulted from his complete mismanagement of this crisis,” Democratic National Committee spokesman Daniel Wessel said Wednesday. Trump makes case for reelection with promises of a swift return to normalcy that experts warn is far off 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z As Covid-19 has spread around the world, overwhelming hospitals and even mortuaries, there has been widespread consternation over how we could have been caught so flat-footed by a virus. How Scientists Could Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Starts 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Many were caught flat-footed by the sudden reversion to Blackboard. Failed tech, missed warnings: How Fairfax schools’ online learning debut went sideways 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z “Transit systems have been caught absolutely flat-footed. Pants around their ankles,” Samuelsen said, “in terms of providing a proper and safe workplace for transit workers.” ‘Heroes moving heroes’: Public transit workers pay heavy price on coronavirus frontline 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z “We can’t be caught flat-footed after the spending of hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of many, many months,” White said. D.C. Council freezes rent hikes but omits undocumented immigrants from covid-19 relief bill 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z But what matters now may not matter later — if Quibi adjusts too much to pandemic living, it may be caught flat-footed when we emerge. Meg Whitman’s Quibi plays the long game on short video 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Ms. Shalala has been warning about the nation’s lack of pandemic preparedness for years, and says Congress bears some responsibility for the nation’s flat-footed response. In Congress, Doctors Are Pressing for a More Aggressive Coronavirus Response 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z Determined not to be caught flat-footed, he requested an accounting of the biohazard protective kits stockpiled by his predecessors. 12 Fraught Hours With E.M.T.s in a City Under Siege 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z For now, the federal government is flat-footed, a spectator to an unspooling catastrophe. Opinion | We face a worldwide ventilator deficit. The federal government is flat-footed. 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z It helped the company grow much faster than the competition — most notably Skype, which seems to have been caught flat-footed by the moment. What Zoom doesn’t understand about the Zoom backlash 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z “I believe the CDC was caught flat-footed,” was how the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, put it on 7 March. The missing six weeks: how Trump failed the biggest test of his life 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z Griffin said that he was caught flat-footed and that he had received several calls from residents who expressed their hope the Irish pub would open on St. Patrick’s Day. A pub opened for St. Patrick's Day. Its owner wasn't ready for the 'quarantine shaming' 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z “We were caught kind of flat-footed,” said Deirdre Wood McDermott, who teaches public speaking and is chair of the language arts and humanities department at Trade Tech. Coronavirus closures hit students hard at L.A. community colleges 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z As a result, when this health crisis hit, much of the VFX sector was caught flat-footed, without the kind of infrastructure that would enable large numbers to work remotely. Hollywood has gone home. Why are many visual effects artists still going into work? 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z Health officials expect the number of US cases to multiply exponentially as the government, caught flat-footed by the outbreak, makes tests more readily available. From paradise to coronavirus: the Grand Princess and the cruise from hell 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z That the mission control team was caught flat-footed in the opening phase of the accident is strangely reassuring. 50 Years on – how Apollo 13's near disastrous mission is relevant today 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z Time and again he bamboozled his hapless opponent with delicate, wonderfully disguised drop shots, leaving the Russian either flat-footed at the back of the court or sprinting frantically to the net in vain. Djokovic bamboozles despairing Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z McLellan also called for increased government funding to prep for possible outbreaks in the future, so that researchers are not caught flat-footed when the next threat appears. UT Austin announces coronavirus 'breakthrough' could help yield vaccine 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z It left the Cougars flat-footed on defense as the game progressed. Cougars run into a hot-shooting Utah team, led by Rylan Jones, fall 76-64 on the road 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z “The Republicans got caught flat-footed last election cycle,” Mr. Noble said. Sen. Martha McSally channels Trump in fight for GOP’s toughest 2020 hold 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Federal lawmakers don’t want to be caught flat-footed if another drug crisis breaks out in an election year. Feds allow use of opioid funds to stem meth, cocaine surge 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z What the president did left the Iranian regime completely flat-footed," she said. " Nikki Haley: Democratic leadership, candidates are the only people mourning Soleimani death 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z In part because Uber and Lyft have so quickly changed the transportation landscape — pushing aside taxis and pulling riders from traditional transit options — government agencies were caught flat-footed in their efforts to regulate them. Uber knows more about its rape problem than anyone else. What should it do with that data? 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z Most of the mainstream media was caught flat-footed by these developments, but Jones seemed to have an explanation for everything. I Worked for Alex Jones. I Regret It. 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z It certainly was a surprise to the troops, the public and the media -- catching some outlets completely flat-footed. How Trump’s Thanksgiving Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps amid extreme security 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z It came on a flat-footed from the pocket to the far right side of the field, attempting to find Jaron Brown next to the Seahawks sideline. Russell Wilson outshined by Ravens’ Lamar Jackson as Seahawks sputter out in rain, fall to 5-2 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z After a November protest sent hundreds of thousands of demonstrators into the streets, approval ratings for the flat-footed Mr. Macron fell to just 25%. ‘Our anger is stronger’: Yellow vest protesters gearing up for massive anniversary resurgence 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z The N.B.A., usually more progressive than any major sports league, was caught flat-footed on defense, tangled up by all the crossover dribbles and cross-culture passes. N.B.A.-China Spat Shows Sports Isn’t (and Shouldn’t Be) Just About Games 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z The deployment of the 24 GHz 5G technology is several years away, so rather than be caught flat-footed, forecast agencies are planning for various outcomes. Weather forecast accuracy is at risk from 5G wireless technology, key lawmaker warns FCC, seeking documents 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z If Labor Day is the start of a sprint to Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates must not be caught flat-footed. State of the nomination: where do Democrats stand as 2020 narrows? 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Trump’s latest tariff escalation, which the president announced Thursday on Twitter, sparked a rush of Chinese state media commentary suggesting that the Chinese government was caught flat-footed. Treasury Dept. designates China a ‘currency manipulator,’ a major escalation of the trade war 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden appeared flat-footed, defiant but sputtering, at one point stopping himself abruptly with an unfortunate phrase: “Anyway, my time is up.” Joe Biden Did Fine, and That Might Have Been Enough 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z “I’m constantly tinkering with open, closed, starting on my toes, starting flat-footed,” Turner said. Dodgers take Justin Turner out of the lineup to keep him healthy 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z Apparently caught flat-footed by their own policy, councilors approved an emergency ordinance allowing the Salvation Army to waive city requirements and open a temporary warming center. Montana Editorial Roundup 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z But she could also be talking about the movie she’s in, which is all kinds of flat-footed yet wrings more high-spirited merriment than you’d expect from what is essentially a lavish exercise in cinematic refurbishment. Review: While far from vital, ‘Aladdin’ isn’t the disastrous Disney-Will Smith remake you feared 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z “If he’s flat-footed, he’s in cover-2. With one foot back, he’s going to backpedal. I used to do those same things.” Catching on: Langley switches from cornerback to receiver 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z Instead of walking on her toes, she now can walk flat-footed. Angels visit children's hospital that treated Andrew Bailey's daughter 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z In the first leg of this semifinal, Ajax produced 30 sublime minutes that left Spurs flat-footed, dizzied, uncomprehending. A Dream Delivered, and Another Dashed, in One Unforgettable Moment 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z Everybody has always agreed that the simplest and most flat-footed and most obvious way to think about what wave-functions are is to think of them as concrete physical objects. Making Sense of Quantum Mechanics 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z China and Russia pose the greatest threats to Navy information theft, and the United States “remains relatively flat-footed and is too often incapable of defending itself.” Navy cybersecurity faulted 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z It landed with enough slice to bounce twice for an ace and seal the game, leaving a flat-footed Lajovic no chance to reply. Underarm or underhanded? Kyrgios serve stokes debate 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Djokovic looked flat-footed, nothing like the dominant winner of the last three Grand Slam titles. It’s not a good day to be No. 1 at Indian Wells 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z “We’ve been playing pretty good, but that was a step way back. We got flat-footed against a team that wanted it more.” Carl Grundstrom’s second goal in his second game is the difference for Kings in victory over Ducks 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z But after the Chicago police last week accused Mr. Smollett of staging the attack and charged him with filing a false police report, Ms. Harris was caught flat-footed. For Kamala Harris, a Strong Start, but With Some Notable Stumbles 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z “Yes, those are great to mobilize people. But the problem is being caught flat-footed. They’ve got to figure out a new plan to manage expectations.” On ousting Maduro, only Venezuela’s opposition appears to favor a bolder approach 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Heads were bent over evidence binders and noses wrinkled at flat-footed translation. ‘El Chapo’ jurors face a long-term threat: PTSD 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Protesters and critics outnumbered and flat-footed Amazon executives during a Council hearing last month, which turned into a rare public grilling for the company. Amazon Has a New Strategy to Sway Skeptics in New York 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Their model suggests the earliest ancestral mammal was probably flat-footed, they report today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. From mouse to mammoth, foot posture may explain why some mammals got so massive 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Major books about Trump’s campaign and election explore variations of the theme that victory surprised Trump and his enablers and caught them flat-footed. Opinion | BuzzFeed’s Controversial Cohen Story Raises Question: Did Trump Want to Be President? 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Pelosi’s decision appeared to catch the White House flat-footed — by late in the day it had not responded to her letter of that morning. Even the venerable State of the Union address can’t escape shutdown’s bitterness 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z The row marked the second time in a week that the White House has intervened in negotiations led by the State Department in a way that infuriated Turkey and caught U.S. diplomats flat-footed. Trump vows to ‘devastate’ Turkish economy if U.S.-backed Kurds are attacked 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z The memo depicted a department caught flat-footed and newly at risk of alienating experts critical to the military’s artificial intelligence development plans. Democrats ran influence campaigns in at least three states during the midterm elections 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z As the posture of those feet evolved, so too did the size of mammals, according to a new study, giving rise to everything from the tip-toed African lion to the relatively flat-footed human. From mouse to mammoth, foot posture may explain why some mammals got so massive 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z This caught many White House officials flat-footed, as several Cabinet secretaries and agency leaders left Washington over Christmas week for vacations and other travel. White House rules IRS can issue tax refunds during shutdown, aims to bring back agency employees 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z “I think they were very flat-footed,” said Meg Wiehe, deputy director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Trump tax cut foiled by Virginia itemized deduction rule 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Critics say the confusion illustrates the point that land and wildlife managers were caught flat-footed when chronic wasting disease, or CWD, was detected for the first time in Teton County. Wildlife disease complicates carcass disposal in Wyoming 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z “To say we were caught flat-footed by this is just not true,” Matt Fleming, a spokesman for the California GOP, told Fox News. Ballot harvesting bounty: How Dems apparently used election law change to rout California Republicans 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z There are of course outliers: flat-footed elephants are the most massive terrestrial mammals on earth, for example, and tip-toed dogs and cats are smaller than flat-footed humans. From mouse to mammoth, foot posture may explain why some mammals got so massive 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Villalba provided an extra cushion when Atlanta hits the road , scoring in stoppage time with a brilliant shot that curled past two defenders and left Robles standing flat-footed. Atlanta United routs New York Red Bulls 3-0 in East final 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z “We were even flat-footed, and we’ve been spending the whole year trying to think about what the implications of various changes would be.” Trump tax cut foiled by Virginia itemized deduction rule 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z After years of being caught flat-footed by hackers, companies are turning to cybersecurity defenses called threat intelligence to fend off a new generation of criminals and spies trying to steal their secrets and money. To Fight This Generation of Hackers, Companies Take a Cue from Spies 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z One forehand, in particular, which brings up 15-30 leaves Stephens completely flat-footed. WTA Finals: Angelique Kerber v Sloane Stephens – live! 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Elephants bear their great weight on their heels, earning them a place in the flat-footed category, while rhinos actually walk on the balls of their feet, putting them in the tip-toed category. From mouse to mammoth, foot posture may explain why some mammals got so massive 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Yet Republicans were somehow caught flat-footed by the news. Opinion | The Republican tax cut is a big, fat failure 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z Republicans appeared to have been caught flat-footed about the change in voter opinion about insurance coverage, which has been cited by voters in multiple polls this year as the issue they care most about. Republicans race to back protections for preexisting conditions, after trying for years to gut the law that created the protections 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z The game would be delayed to re-level the rim after the flat-footed rim-rocker and the Clippers would go on to lose, as they will a great many times this season. Watch Clippers monster Boban Marjanovic dunk without even having to jump - Golf Digest 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Senate campaign, when her advisers were caught flat-footed as her opponent, then-Sen. In dust-up with Elizabeth Warren, President Trump shows he’s pulling the strings in the Democratic presidential contest 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z Most animals were relatively easy to place: humans and mice are flat-footed; dogs and cats are tip-toed; horses and bison are hooved. From mouse to mammoth, foot posture may explain why some mammals got so massive 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z But at least it's an opportunity for feminists to convince more people, caught flat-footed by the sheer horror of the Kavanaugh hearings, of the need for political action and social change. Feminists won’t back down: What’s next for #MeToo after the Kavanaugh vote? 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z “I think I caught the defenseman flat-footed and I was able to go backhand-forehand and kind of squeeze it in there.” Capitals’ top players look sharp, but Hurricanes win in overtime 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Uber is overhauling its disaster response procedures so it doesn’t get caught flat-footed during major events like a hurricane or terrorist attack. Uber is overhauling the way it responds to emergencies and natural disasters 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z “It’s catching a lot of people by surprise, and lots of males engaging in it are getting caught flat-footed. ” For women on the 2018 campaign trail, ‘sexism’ is no longer a forbidden word 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z She walks around the table to greet me with a flat-footed gait which counterbalances her paper-doll proportions. A rare interview with Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Central bankers were caught flat-footed as they were focused on inflation which was high because of a spike in oil prices. Lehman Brothers 10 years on panel | Nicky Morgan and others 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z But LG Display was caught flat-footed and is now furiously slashing LCD capacity. LG Display struggles for footing after LCD forecasting error leads... 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z “Given all this, one wonders if the White House was caught flat-footed on something significant, and if it is now prepared to deal with a bobble in an all-critical nomination.’ Is Kamala Harris is holding back a bombshell that connects Brett Kavanaugh to the Mueller probe? 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z But Sanders, Warren and rest also are careful to watch the base and not get caught flat-footed as it evolves. Democratic Party transforming as it searches for leaders 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “You, like the U.S. government, were caught flat-footed by the brazen attacks on our election. Even after the election, you were reluctant to admit there was a problem.” Senate Intelligence Committee heads rip Google for failing to testify about election interference 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z His sense of anticipation falters, or appears to—he finds himself flat-footed, a yard or two from the ball that is whizzing by him for a winner. Roger Federer Loses at the U.S. Open, Giving Us Intimations of the End 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z “Most communities are caught a little flat-footed on this and are somewhat at the mercy of an industry that’s chomping at the bit,” she said. Maryland opens solar-power subscriptions to all 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z The violence at last year’s rally seemingly caught the city flat-footed, raising questions about its preparedness. Gov. Ralph Northam declares state of emergency ahead of Charlottesville rally anniversary 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The Fight for L.A. might not be over, but the Rams are breaking away from the Chargers like Todd Gurley from a flat-footed linebacker. Rams are dealing with the super expectations of Los Angeles' sports fans 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z So when the judge rendered his order, on June 26, the administration was caught flat-footed. Opinion | Migrant families’ nightmare is far from over 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z The 80s were a bonanza period for Caribbean islands, as the global economy opened up and law enforcement was caught flat-footed. Nevis: how the world’s most secretive offshore haven refuses to clean up 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z He took it at the spot and nodded it past a flat-footed Courtois. As Brazil Crashes Out, the Magic Appears to Be Gone, Too 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z “Speed was essential, and we were caught a little flat-footed.” Supreme Court defeat for unions upends a liberal money base 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z But in 2016, the league was caught flat-footed again when it suspended Giants kicker Josh Brown for just one game. Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston Suspended for Three Games 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z From an England perspective, however, Rose was beaten too easily and it was a flat-footed attempt to stop the danger. England beaten by Belgium in World Cup and face Colombia in last 16 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z “I think many organizations were caught a bit flat-footed.” Companies Are Spending More on Shipping, and That’s Not Changing Soon 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z In the seventh inning on Wednesday, Ender Inciarte hustled for a double on a routine hit to right, taking advantage of a casual, flat-footed pursuit by Jay Bruce. ‘Nobody’s Happy’ After the Mets Waste Another Great Jacob deGrom Start 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z The federal legislation, signed shortly before Christmas, caught many state legislatures flat-footed. Companies in Limbo as States Adjust Taxes to Federal Overhaul 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z “The investigation felt flat-footed, like the police never really went after it hard,” said Marshall Dickson, 73, Christopher’s father. Where murders go unsolved: A Post investigation 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z He took Indian magic where it had never gone before, presenting western-style tricks in elaborate oriental settings with a flair that left his rivals looking flat-footed. The 'maharajah of magic' who terrified the UK 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z Nimble as he is on the football field, Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung was caught flat-footed last week by the NFL's new policy on the national anthem. Since players weren't consulted on NFL's anthem rule, for them it raises a red, white and blue flag 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Even admirers worry that Mr. Donovan, despite a fund-raising advantage, has been caught flat-footed. Out of Prison, Back to Congress? Michael Grimm Is Trying on Staten Island 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z But it's not fair to say Ford is flat-footed. Who’s winning the race to build self-driving cars? 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Police were caught flat-footed, and there were injuries, extensive property damage and numerous arrests. After May Day march, will protesters indulge in mayhem or ‘peace joints’? 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Trump seems caught flat-footed by Pruitt's sense of entitlement and penchant for corruption. Scott Pruitt Before the E.P.A.: Fancy Homes, a Shell Company and Friends With Money 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z The United States was caught somewhat flat-footed by the Facebook privacy scandal. Why Europe, not Congress, will rein in big tech 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z Although his lawyers had projected confidence in their dealings with the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, they were caught flat-footed by the New York raids. Trump Sees Inquiry Into Cohen as Greater Threat Than Mueller 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z No wonder that Republicans in Oregon seemed caught flat-footed by Brown’s decision last week. Editorials from around Oregon 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z But Zuckerberg’s flat-footed response to the data harvesting scandal felt like a turning point. 'The third era of Zuck': how the CEO went from hero to humiliation 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Only last week, Tokyo was scrambling to recover after being caught flat-footed by President Trump’s abrupt acceptance of an invitation to meet Kim Jong-un personally to discuss North Korea’s nuclear program. Misreading Trump: Ally Japan Is Spurned on Tariff Exemptions 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z She followed after him and gave him a flat-footed kick on the butt — twice. ‘Shouting it from the rooftops’: Women confront abuse — even decades later 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z The power of trans-national corporations, particularly digital platform corporations, is unprecedented and has left national governments flat-footed. Europe’s Planned Digital Tax Heightens Tensions With U.S. 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z YouTube’s flat-footed response led to a series of advertising boycotts, pushing Wojcicki and her team to begin taking the issue much more seriously by employing more human moderators. YouTube limits moderators to viewing four hours of disturbing content per day 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z The State Department was caught somewhat flat-footed by the move. Trump's insults, sanctions and a willingness to talk may have pushed North Korea to the bargaining table 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Lamoureux-Davidson tallied twice in the space of six seconds in the second period and injected a spark into a flat-footed American squad. Ice Hockey: U.S. women down Russia on strength of record-quickest... 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z All he needs is to grab the rim, with both hands, while standing flat-footed. A Teenager’s Basketball Dream Is Size XXXXXL 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, Montana also happens to be one of several states whose legislatures aren’t scheduled to meet at all in 2018, which means it has been caught a bit flat-footed. Opinion | The GOP tax law doesn’t just hurt blue states. It hurts everyone. 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Perhaps it’s that it was caught flat-footed when numerous other automakers were investing in self-driving technology or partnering up with Silicon Valley tech companies left and right. Ford plans to develop a connected car open-source platform 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Step two: Take smaller steps, bend forward slightly, go slow and walk as flat-footed as possible when it’s icy or snowy. How to Prevent Falls 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Lamoureux-Davidson tallied twice in the space of six seconds in the second period and injected a spark into a flat-footed American squad. Ice Hockey: U.S. women down Russia on strength of record-quickest... 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z CNN reports that Henry Holt has ordered more physical copies of the book after evidently being caught flat-footed by high demand. More print copies of the controversial 'Fire and Fury' are on the way to meet extraordinary demand – LA Times 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z But too often it has been caught flat-footed, reacting to a political world that has shifted under all of our feet. The Verge 2017 tech report card: Google 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z The events that unfolded over the second half of last week followed a familiar pattern for a league that can appear flat-footed when managing an evolving crisis. The N.F.L. Shows Surprising Deference to Jerry Richardson 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z A Darren Helm turnover in the midst of a Detroit change caught the Wings flat-footed. Johnson, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 2-1 in shootout 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z The Kings were flat-footed and mostly defenseless through the early and middle stages of their 5-2 loss Thursday night to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who had played the night before in San Jose. Lighting jump all over defenseless Kings 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z “The science community was caught kind of flat-footed.” Ageing satellites put crucial sea-ice climate record at risk 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z “When we came of age to be drafted, they were not taking people who were flat-footed or would have trouble marching due to bone spurs, so what are you supposed to do?” Firefights and blowback: Trump’s week of military misadventures 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z Not hearing a whistle, he bounced up and took off downfield while four Jaguars were caught flat-footed, figuring Smith had touched him. Trevathan eludes ejection but not scrutiny for head hit 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z After winning plaudits for their smooth, coordinated responses in Texas and Florida this past summer, the feds were not exactly caught flat-footed in the Caribbean. How the U.S. Ignored Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z Starting with a few sentences establishing secure channels, intermachine conversations proceed to flat-footed declarations like: ‘Autonomous’: a funny, violent novel of robots, humans, radical science 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z They get to the line of scrimmage in a hurry to catch defenses flat-footed and sneak playmakers into favorable positions. High school football notebook: Secret to No. 8 South Lakes’ offense is simpler than you think 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Schumer, D-N.Y., inadvertently shared his impression of the duo’s Wednesday parley with Trump, which moved an immigration agreement forward, catching uninvited Republican leaders flat-footed. Demonized Schumer and Pelosi now deal-makers with Trump 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z With Dragic back in the game, Slovenia kept their lead as Spain, led by veteran brothers Pau and Marc Gasol, repeatedly missed shots on offence and were caught flat-footed on defense. Basketball: Sharp-shooting Slovenia shock Spain in Eurobasket semi 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Depending on the drill, Menechino said, Stanton might use a toe tap, abandon his stride or hit flat-footed. Giancarlo Stanton Is Nearing 61 Homers. But Is He Chasing a Record? 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z Big toy retailers, the usual arbiters of what sells, were initially caught flat-footed. The lessons of fidget spinners 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Prince George’s County police will start using a new tool this weekend that authorities hope will catch illegal ATV riders flat-footed — or in this case flat-tired. Victim of fatal shooting in Columbia Heights identified 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z There was no suggestion that Trump would be flat-footed in the muck, hearing their truth in messy, tearful open-ended confusion. Perspective | There was no pretense about Melania Trump’s heels. But sometimes, a little pretense helps. 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z With Dragic back in the game, Slovenia kept their lead as Spain, led by veteran brothers Pau and Marc Gasol, repeatedly missed shots on offence and were caught flat-footed on defense. Basketball: Sharp-shooting Slovenia shock Spain in Eurobasket semi 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z The Pentagon was caught flat-footed by the tweets. Trump orders Pentagon to reinstate ban on transgender people in the military 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z "We don't want to be caught flat-footed," he told reporters. Kenyans stockpile food, police get first aid kits ahead of vote 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Trump’s announcement caught the Pentagon flat-footed and unable to explain what it called Trump’s “guidance”. Defense chiefs resist Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Throughout the match, England’s flat-footed defenders looked terrified against speed. Back to the drawing board for Southgate and England 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z All these ideas started coming in, and we were just like, in the beginning, kind of flat-footed about this.” KFC’s Zinger Sandwich to Get a Balloon Ride to the Stratosphere 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Edmund then conjures a wonderful forehand winner, struck hard and true down the line to leave Anderson flat-footed, to bring up set point at 6-5 … Andy Murray v Juan Martín del Potro: French Open day seven – live! 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z "We don't want to be caught flat-footed," he told reporters. Kenyans stockpile food, police get first aid kits ahead of vote 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Christopher Ruddy, a longtime Trump friend, said the White House has been caught flat-footed on many of the Russia stories. Trump considers major changes amid escalating Russia crisis 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z A report in the Los Angeles Times described him as being caught “flat-footed.” Analysis | Trump’s ‘You’re fired’ message to Comey broke this basic rule of management 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z The FBI director is ‘caught flat-footed’ and initially thinks the report is an elaborate prank. The Comey firing: A screenplay in 5 acts 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z As one source told The Los Angeles Times, Comey was “caught flat-footed” and only learned of his termination from a TV news report while speaking to FBI agents in Los Angeles. The FBI is reeling from shock of Comey’s unexpected firing 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z By contrast Mr Macron has appeared flat-footed, beginning with a celebration party on Sunday night at a pricey Paris bistro and what sounded like a rebuke from President François Hollande. Does Le Pen have a chance of winning French presidency? - BBC News 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z The chain of errors surprised Admiral Harris’s bosses at the Pentagon, upset edgy allies and caught the White House flat-footed — especially after President Trump asserted an “armada” was racing toward the impending crisis. Commander Takes Responsibility for Confusion Over Aircraft Carrier 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Instead of simply achieving tactical objectives, the timing of their actions surprised their bosses at the Pentagon, upset edgy allies and caught the Trump administration flat-footed. Trump unleashes the generals; they don’t always see the big picture 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Osahor is the national leader in rebounding but is just as adept offensively around the basket - with the occasional flat-footed 3-pointer thrown in. Matchup inside will be key when Oklahoma faces Washington 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z Wells Fargo was caught flat-footed by the public outcry after it settled regulatory charges that workers created as many as 2 million sham customer accounts to meet sales goals. 'More mellow' on Trump; not 'crazy' on Apple: Berkshire's Munger 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Blame tainted nearly every arm of government, from Michigan’s Republican governor, Rick Snyder, and his Department of Environmental Quality, to the flat-footed E.P.A., to local elected leaders. Can Behavioral Science Help in Flint? 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z Taylor seemed flat-footed, almost disengaged, as if exhaustion had displaced his purpose. Fight 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z Marshall was left equally flat-footed midway through the first half when, after Barry opened space with a delayed pass, Barkley’s cross-shot skipped wide. Everton’s Ross Barkley denies Hull rare win after Robert Snodgrass magic 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z The retail industry, in theory, shouldn’t be caught entirely flat-footed by the surge in late shopping. Last-minute online shoppers put retailers to the test 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Ted Ginn Jr. caught the pass flat-footed for an easy touchdown. Redskins have only themselves to blame for latest defeat 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Holders of many passive, dividend-oriented funds that invest heavily in these sectors were caught flat-footed when the market suddenly shifted after the election. BlackRock’s Winners and Losers in Post-Election Rally 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Much of the rest of the industry, living well off the high margins they were used to reaping from business software sales, was caught flat-footed. How Seattle became ‘Cloud City’: Amazon and Microsoft are leading a tech revolution 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z The business world was caught flat-footed when Trump won. Big business warns Trump against mass deportation 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z “Thanks to my reading, I have never been caught flat-footed by any situation,” he wrote a colleague in 2003. James Mattis, Outspoken Ex-Marine, Is Trump’s Choice as Defense Secretary 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Caught flat-footed by a surprise defeat last week in the presidential election, Democrats are struggling to plan for their response to the Trump Administration. Democrats Elevate Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z For better or worse, lines like these, from “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” act as though they’d never heard of prose, the flat-footed bureaucrat trying to tame their airborne acrobatics. The Post-Postcolonial Poet 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z The New York billionaire caught the media and political elites flat-footed. Florida editorial roundup 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z He was already caught flat-footed when his earlier tax returns were released, so if he had right on his side, it would have been only reasonable for him to get ahead of the story. Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Like the players, people within the Vikings organization were caught flat-footed. Vikings' strange season gets weirder with departure of Norv Turner 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Putin hopes he is striking at a moment of peculiar western vulnerability, making the west look flat-footed. Cold war 2.0: how Russia and the west reheated a historic struggle 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z On a conference call Thursday with Philadelphia writers, Bradford said the trade caught him flat-footed. Sidelined quarterbacks cause NFL ripple effect 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z The alternative is for responders and the public to be caught flat-footed with potentially disastrous results for the community. Weekend’s windstorm: It takes courage for forecasters to go out on a limb 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z It was Syracuse’s longest pass this season, and another example of the Hokies’ defense getting caught flat-footed. Virginia Tech football falls into trap with upset loss at Syracuse 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z But amphicyonids were, for the most part, flat-footed predators like most modern bears. ‘Bear dogs’ once lived in southern Texas 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Ted Cruz was arguably among the most flat-footed in the wake of the latest fallout. Donald Trump forced into apology as sex boast tape horrifies Republicans 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z The comments caught members of the Republican establishment flat-footed. US election 2016: Donald Trump's unwise battles - or were they? - BBC News 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Some advisers worry that if Mrs. Clinton surprises him, he will be caught flat-footed. Debate Prep? Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Differ on That, Too 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z The overriding concerns with leaving rates low are that distortions and risky behavior will spark a financial meltdown, and that inflation could pick up sooner than expected and catch the Fed flat-footed. 5 Things to Know About the Economy 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z The agency said it predicted an increase this year ahead of the elections, but got caught flat-footed by how big the increase was. Homeland Security trying to rush citizenship applications for election purposes 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z He hit a flat-footed backhand into the net for the final point of the fourth set and walked to his chair to regroup. Kei Nishikori Upsets Andy Murray to Reach U.S. Open Semifinals 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, it left the candidate flat-footed, his typical response to issues when discussed intelligently by individuals capable and qualified to do so. Editorials from around New England 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z Many Mexicans felt the Republican candidate had left Pena Nieto flat-footed by accepting an invitation the Mexican president had made simply for appearances’ sake. Mexican President Faces Sharp Criticism For Donald Trump Meeting 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Gap’s fashion misfires have been brewing even longer, with the brand initially caught flat-footed by the arrival of fast-fashion chains such as H&M and Forever 21. Why are sales suffering at so many women’s stores? They made bad clothes. 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z Even the 2013 disaster in the same spot paled in comparison both in body count and sheer brutality, largely because people were caught flat-footed some 40 years ago. 40 years later: Scores killed in Big Thompson Flood 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Critics of Uber’s record in China say the American firm was both late to the market and sometimes flat-footed as it tried to adapt. Uber gives app 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Home movies show the 7-year-old standing flat-footed in the ring, his oversized shorts making him look puny as he trades shots with an opponent. A father's tough love mixed with a son's talent puts boxer Carlos Balderas in the Olympics 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Britain itself was caught flat-footed after the vote, with no clear plan on how to proceed. Ireland Pins Growth Plan on U.S. Companies 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z More likely, they decided it was better to hop on the cage-free bandwagon now and accept extra costs, rather than be caught flat-footed later and face reputational damage. Eggs That Clear the Cages, but Maybe Not the Conscience 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z “We got caught a little flat-footed,” Mr. Cagney said. Slump Might Turn Anti-Bank SoFi Into a Bank 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Trump himself got caught flat-footed when asked to disavow the endorsement of his candidacy by known Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Protesters, white nationalists and armed delegates: What could possibly go wrong at the GOP convention? 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z In both countries, political elites were caught flat-footed. Blowback 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Mitsui also flipped into the red for the first time in its almost 70-year history, caught flat-footed like other global commodity players by the price rout brought on by weaker demand at top consumer China. Japan's Mitsui aims to triple profit from energy, metals to $2 billion by 2020 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z “The secretary was a little bit flat-footed,” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said of Clinton. Democrats see danger signs in states where Clinton has not fully engaged 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z Earlier attempts at the song recorded with Berns came out sounding boorish and flat-footed. Van Morrison – 10 of the best 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z But the government’s flat-footed approach to issues like tax overhauls and education funding, and Mr. Turnbull’s decision to stick with a conservative party line on same-sex marriage and climate change, have damaged his party’s standing. Australian Leader Calls for National Elections in July 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z “I just ask that when you see me you speak up … Don’t be duckin’ like you never wanted nothin,’” he advised, flat-footed and confident. Drake is the perfect entertainer for this political season 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Critics within and outside the party say the sudden instability on the right caught Democrats, resigned to long-term House minority status by redistricting, flat-footed, and without viable candidates in newly-competitive seats. No Longer Mission: Impossible 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z The news pushed down oil prices as traders were caught flat-footed by the lack of agreement. Volatility Returns to Oil Market After OPEC Deal Fails 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Trump's operation was caught flat-footed, neglecting to devote resources to the all-important battles, after each primary or caucus, where people are selected to serve as delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July. Trump Campaign Shakeup Creates Loyalists vs. Newcomers Divide 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z In the race to choose delegates, Trump's campaign has been criticized as flat-footed. Cruz outmaneuvering Trump in behind-the-scenes battles for delegates 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Finally he hops down, and settles into more orderly, flat-footed routine. The hidden price Steph Curry pays for making the impossible seem effortless 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z They also represent one of the biggest scoops in the history of investigative journalism, one that left the New York Times, the Washington Post and the rest of the mainstream American media completely flat-footed. Lessons of the Panama Papers: Yes, the rich are different from us — they stole our money 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Bruno called her a “zesty hot canary,” all dressed in yellow, but warned her not to go flat-footed. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Mischa Barton forgotten in 'Most Memorable Year' 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z She’s a point guard, power forward and shooting guard, rolled into one unique package that often gets underestimated until after she’s finished knocking down flat-footed 3-pointers and dominating the backboard at the same time. Quiet, unassuming Osahor becoming star for Washington women 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z She's a point guard, power forward and shooting guard, rolled into one unique package that often gets underestimated until after she's finished knocking down flat-footed 3-pointers and dominating the backboard at the same time. On a Washington team that has made one of the more surprising runs in recent NCAA history, there may be no bigger surprise than what Chantel Osahor has done 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The police investigation into the theft quickly turned to farce with a flat-footed Scotland Yard failing to find the cup. Pickles, the dog that found the stolen World Cup - BBC News 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Ryan said he did not want the Appropriations Committee “to wait around and then be caught flat-footed without their work done” while the party wrangles over its budget. Paul Ryan’s budget plan crushed by House conservative rebellion 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Ryan said his own appropriators won’t get caught “flat-footed” if the chamber cannot settle on a spending blueprint, so they are forging ahead as scheduled. Paul Ryan: GOP having ‘family conversation’ about stalled budget 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z The Rangers were caught flat-footed in their own zone, with Panthers forward Reilly Smith launching a fierce rush. Nash’s First Goal in 82 Days Has Perfect Timing 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z As in several previous instances — his seizure of Crimea and incursion into eastern Ukraine, for example — the White House was caught flat-footed because it deluded itself about Mr. Putin’s goals and his chances of success. Vladimir Putin rides out of Syria as a victor 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z “We’re not going to be caught flat-footed like the Republican campaigns who made the mistake of not taking Donald Trump seriously.” Democrats Target Trump U. in Digital Ads Aimed at March 15 Voters 1462-12-27T05:00:00Z A slight variation on a theme was not good enough on Sunday, when the Red Bulls were stymied on offense and then caught flat-footed twice in the final 10 minutes. Toronto Zeroes In on Red Bulls’ Weak Spot 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z After showing some fight to close the first half, Georgetown emerged from the locker room misfiring and flat-footed defensively. Georgetown suffers defensive collapse in 88-70 loss to Xavier 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z And Mr. Fury’s prose can be rather flat-footed. The Sweetest Stroke of All 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Chrysler, at the time, was caught flat-footed, with cars like the New Yorker, a four-door sedan that was a shade over 19 feet long and weighed more than two tons. John J. Riccardo, Former Chairman of Chrysler, Dies at 91 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z He stood flat-footed with his torso locked in the upright position, hands tightly clasped, and arms pulled in flat against his lower abdomen. Ben Carson's strange debate entrance – stage fright or sedation? 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Rubio turned the attack back on a flat-footed Mr. Bush. The Rise and Fall of the Bush Campaign 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Most teens will appreciate the heroic adventure but still notice the flat-footed direction and script. Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The Koch plan has been unfolding for 40 years, however, and it looks like the Democrats have been flat-footed the entire time! “They see themselves as heroes. Instead people are saying they’re manipulating American politics”: Jane Mayer on the method behind the Koch brothers’ brilliant madness 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z It was a detailed proposal that was a far cry from earlier in the campaign, when Sanders was caught flat-footed when interrupted by protesters at a campaign event. Democratic debate: Here's what you missed in Clinton vs. Sanders 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Kobe said he "jammed up" his Achilles' tendon after a turnaround jump shot and said he would try to play "more flat-footed" Sunday against Houston while trying to reduce discomfort. It's deja vu when Lakers bumble their way to lopsided loss at Utah 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z The rectitude campaign has caught even the most respected celebrities flat-footed. China seeks to turn entertainers into moral models 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z The simmering debate over what black and Latino student protesters described as white entitlement caught many college administrators serenely flat-footed. . . . In Defense of Freaking Out 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Running back Chris Thompson was left flat-footed in his pass protection. Josh LeRibeus has improved his snaps since struggling against Panthers 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z But then to hear him say this morning that it was gone — that caught us all very flat-footed. Good news from Jimmy Carter. He’s cancer-free. 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Establishment Republicans, caught flat-footed, are left hoping that this is all a bad dream from which their party will awake in time to choose a nominee who shares their economic views. Trump Rides a Blue-Collar Wave 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z When the attacks started Friday, however, France was caught flat-footed. Behind François Hollande’s Snap Decision at Stade de France and the Unfolding Terror in Paris 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Alexander admitted that organizations like the NSA can be caught "flat-footed," but said the agency has made steps to better detect insider attacks. Ex-NSA Chief Warns of Cyberspace Dangers 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z The Knicks were flat-footed on their defensive rotations, and it cost them. Knicks Return to the Garden and Reality 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Mexico was fluid and assertive in possession, while the Americans sought to both counter and catch the Mexicans flat-footed on set pieces. United States loses a thriller against Mexico in CONCACAF Cup playoff 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Their devotion to preparation could not account for a pitcher standing flat-footed in the infield grass and throwing their opponent back into the series. Cubs stay loose against Cardinals, even NLDS at one game apiece 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z The arch of the foot is low, or absent entirely, making Homo naledi flat-footed. Ancient human relative could walk on two feet, use tools swing in trees 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z If Danks and catcher Tyler Flowers were stuck somewhere between flat-footed and dumbfounded as Rodriguez dived headfirst into the bag, safely ahead of the throw. Yankees Get Just Enough Offense to Beat the White Sox 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z As well-intentioned misfires go, it’s difficult to imagine as disastrous a dud as “Stonewall,” an earnest dramatization of real-life events that winds up being as lamentably flat-footed as it is inexcusably inauthentic. ‘Stonewall,’ about a pivotal point in gay history, misses the mark 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Not to be caught flat-footed again, the Office of Management and Budget issued a guidance in 2014 that agencies must submit updated shutdown plans every two years beginning on Aug. 1, 2015. Are agencies ready for another shutdown? There’s no way to know. 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z |
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