| 单词 | plump for |
| 例句 | “As for me, I plump for the American,” said Dr. Constantine. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z So here, rather than represent themselves with lions or black horses, they've plumped for a duck-billed platypus. The new First Direct advert: featuring a platypus 2013-06-08T05:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, the audience plump for Pocahontas, and he raps/sings the sad story while turning the pages. Jeffrey Lewis ? review 2011-01-20T17:47:52Z Scott, meanwhile, was expected to plump for a detailed reworking which would focus on the minutiae of his subject's life, such as the leader's relationship with Pharaoh Rameses II, as well as more famous episodes. Christian Bale to play Moses in Ridley Scott's biblical epic 2013-03-18T10:53:08Z I could have filled this list with Beatles B-sides, but I plumped for This Boy, reverse of the Beatlemania-consolidating I Want to Hold Your Hand. Readers recommend: B-sides ? the results 2011-02-03T16:36:46Z In cases of doubt, he clearly just plumps for the latter. 'I had an early lesson in manipulation' 2010-12-23T22:33:00Z Roast duck fesenjan There are plenty of fruity reds you could drink with this showstopper, but I’d plump for a rioja, which goes surprisingly well with Indian food. Festive recipes from around the world 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z Or perhaps you plump for a record full of poetry, that says lots about your deeply interesting personality. Power, Corruption & Lies by New Order 2011-08-08T13:38:25Z While other designers tend to plump for the fanciful or the utilitarian, Mr. Krakoff fused elements of a luxury wardrobe with his penchant for minimalism. Fashion Review: Reed Krakoff: Fusing Luxury and Minimalism 2014-02-16T12:09:42Z Of course you could behave like the man who stakes everything he's got on the 2.20pm at Doncaster and plump for particular theatres. What makes you book for a theatre show? 2013-01-09T16:37:57Z In order to save the Green Goblin and Doc Ock for later, Webb has plumped for a lesser-known bad guy, who comes to life appallingly on the big screen. I have Total Recall of the original – and it was better 2012-06-28T12:43:47Z It is tempting to suggest plumping for some Scottish game, with grouse, partridge and most venison available at the moment. Scotland vote night fuel: time to break out the crowdie, neeps and whisky 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z The class pyramid of British literature More top stories Lost Booker prize shortlist overlooks Iris Murdoch but plumps for Muriel Spark Fictional cravings: what are your storybook desires? Spark tipped for Lost Booker 2010-03-25T14:40:00Z The problem with Superman is that it is such a hugely important project for Warners that the company seems terrified to make the call and plump for one particular concept over another. Who could really make Superman fly? 2010-09-23T16:48:00Z Various Tweeters plumped for The Quarter on Hope Street, but, in the spirit of modern times, the students mobilised and twisted my ear. Liverpool TwiTrip ? the verdict 2010-12-07T07:00:00Z There are whispers that Spielberg – who holds the reins as jury president – may well plump for something sweeter and slighter, such as Hirokazu Kore-eda's pleasant yet insubstantial Like Father, Like Son. Cannes film festival diary: day nine 2013-05-23T14:52:40Z I don't think there's a particularly fair way to do this, although I'm open to suggestions, so I'm just going to plump for the novel that I thought looked most interesting. Self-published stories: How A Family Affair went wrong 2012-11-22T14:39:45Z It may be that producers plump for an equally leftfield villain. Rhys Ifans to play Spider-Man villain 2010-10-12T10:06:00Z So, with a full range of possibilities available, when should a production plump for an actor who resembles the character in age, race, gender, etc and when and why should less conformist casting occur? Costume change ? in praise of unconventional casting 2010-04-20T12:45:00Z The Wolseley plumps for a 2:1 ratio of milk and double cream, proving that fancy restaurants can render even the most wholesome dishes a guilty pleasure. How to make the perfect bircher muesli 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Alas, the makers of One Day have bottled out, and instead of giving us a geeky heroine in thrall to male pulchritude, they've plumped for Hathaway, which throws the dynamic out of whack. Anne Billson on One Day 2011-08-18T21:10:01Z But I find it improbable that she would so decisively plump for the latter, and the final act, which sees her sacrificing life in Belgravia for dingy Baron's Court, doesn't really hold water. Less Than Kind 2011-01-24T18:09:40Z Facebook Twitter Pinterest Star Wars: The Force Awakens world premiere kicks off in Los Angeles In the UK, critics have tended to plump for the ballistically positive. The Force Awakens reviews roundup: verdicts arrive on JJ Abrams' Star Wars epic 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Twenty years ago, Britain inexplicably plumped for five more years of Tory rule, Leeds United won the league and teenagers circumnavigated the M25 in search of the next rave. Old music: Ride – Twisterella 2012-07-06T11:56:00Z So, I plumped for Death's Master – gorgeously ridiculous cover and all – and I was predisposed to like it, I really was. World of fantasy: Death's Master by Tanith Lee 2010-08-27T10:05:00Z But as well as plumping for your favourite Vikram Seth – are you A Suitable Boy, or do you prefer the views from The Golden Gate? – we're looking for leads into the languages beyond the colonial. World literature tour: India 2011-07-18T12:03:18Z Mandelson has plumped for a shadowy historical portrait of the celebrated, but ruthless, Queen Elizabeth I by an unknown artist, while Boateng has chosen Peas are the New Beans by Bob and Roberta Smith. Government Art Collection to go under public scrutiny for first time 2010-12-03T01:01:00Z Streaming giant Netflix — which spent millions of dollars plumping for “Roma” last year — showed up in force with representatives from “Marriage Story,” “The Two Popes” and Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” at their respective tables. At the pre-Oscars Governors Awards, a starry night for an industry in flux 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z But as the world unanimously plumped for glamour and flashiness, Bratby's toilet paintings went down the pan. Not flushed with success 2011-07-18T07:59:05Z Or would you plump for a more orthodox director? Let Joss Whedon direct The Avengers | Ben Child 2010-04-01T14:58:00Z Choosing between the reverence of Mr. Jackson and the chutzpah of Disney, in tweaking the creation story of “Mary Poppins” in “Saving Mr. Banks,” “I think I’d plump for the latter,” she adds. The Carpetbagger: Remember Us? Remember the Writers, Too 2013-12-30T14:00:34Z Even making allowances for the hot weather, Universal will be disappointed by the number, having plumped for it on one of the year's most coveted release dates. Monsters University stays on course for decent box-office total 2013-07-24T10:39:14Z Last year, voters for the Critics' Choice Awards plumped for Slumdog Millionaire as best film, paving the way for the British hit to sweep the Oscars, where it won eight awards on the night. 2010-01-16T12:46:00Z All eyes upon her, she plumped for what she guessed to be the most flattering answer: "A TV star," she squeaked. The Secret Actor on 'look at me' syndrome 2013-05-19T19:00:02Z Personally, I would plump for anything by Cézanne. The insiders' guide to the arts 2010-10-17T20:31:00Z It will cut its laughs with pathos and plump for a tear at the end. ‘I Need That’ Review: It’s Always Messy in New Jersey 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Instead, I’m plumping for something in between the two – a rich, dense chocolate cake with just enough fluff to make it worthy of the name. How to bake the perfect flourless chocolate cake 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Freeman has yet to comment on the Sun's report, which suggests he plumped for starring as Sherlock Holmes's sidekick Dr Watson when it became clear that filming the Hobbit would create a scheduling clash. Holmes not Hobbit 2010-09-07T14:48:00Z While Synergy opted for a ghost theme, Apollo plumped for "The Cockney Tour". TV review: Edwardian Farm and The Apprentice 2010-12-09T08:00:00Z I’m plumping for Bacurau, which has the disorienting tone of a peyote western and scrambled the brains of at least half the audience. Cannes 2019 week one roundup: zombies, babies and a sleeping Bill Murray 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z However, the figures are slightly skewed because, at two points during Eurovision history, countries have been allowed to sing in any language they choose, and they have largely plumped for English over their native tongue. Let Me Love You 2010-05-25T07:09:00Z In the end Powell plumps for Albert, a milkman from Express Dairies who calls at the kitchen door several times a day with milk, butter and eggs. Maid in England 2011-08-19T21:55:04Z Representing ancient, this year, Field Day has plumped for originality and unpredictability: the Portishead-influencing modernists Silver Apples, and then the Fall – resoundingly no-one's idea of a good-time band, especially not if you're a member. This week's new live music 2010-07-30T23:06:00Z She says she'd like to go back to the theatre next, but would probably plump for Broadway over the West End. Why Emily Blunt can't believe her luck 2012-06-16T21:31:04Z Given the choice between overseeing the Norse deity’s continuing adventures and directing the problematic Akira, it’s no wonder Waititi plumped for the former. Thor 4: Taika Waititi drops Akira for second bite at God of Thunder 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Well, today, I'm in the mood for deception and anarchy, so I'm going to plump for Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel, aka the Fat Man. Partners in crime fiction 2011-07-22T08:00:02Z Granny, somewhat surprisingly, plumps for love over “rules and tradition and playing our part,” and by now, the riven Mary is ready to take the plunge. ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 6, Episode 8: Lady Mary, That Skinny You-Know-What 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z It's a hard question for her to answer but she plumps for Otis' mum Jean, played by Gillian Anderson. Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn proud of show's impact 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z White: I would definitely plump for Bryan Washington because I think he’s an extraordinary writer, but Neel, as you say, maybe he’s too new to be “influential” … The 25 Most Influential Works of Postwar Queer Literature 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Coty signaled that retailers were restocking after plumping for leaner inventory in the previous quarters. Coty lifts profit forecast as luxury shoppers seek cosmetics, fragrances 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z I had wondered whether I'd made a mistake plumping for Chinese. Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z BBC Sport pundits have had their say with seven going for Brazil to win it, three for Argentina, two saying France will retain their trophy and only one plumping for England. Controversial World Cup set to get under way 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Individual bakery doughnuts are also out, because people working from home are more likely to plump for multipacks instead apparently. Inflation: Why price rises may feel even worse than they are 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Kidman plumped for a grey strapless gown with a train and an eye-catching puffball waist. Oscars fashion: Red carpet in pictures 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Not only has his poll rating strongly improved in the multi-candidate first round on 10 April, where nearly a third of voters now say they'll plump for the incumbent. French elections: Putin's war gives Macron boost in presidential race 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z She said she heard of someone making a half-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and decided to plump for a full-size one. Bayeux Tapestry: Wisbech teacher fretting over famous embroidery errors 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z So when the National Health Service trust plumped for the demolition of the workhouse, in the 2000s, the building was not necessarily doomed. Selling Luxury Apartments Where Oliver Twist Once Asked for Gruel 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Are England missing a trick by not plumping for Pope? How can England win in Australia? 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z They plumped for a cover of Shakin' Stevens classic Merry Christmas Everyone. Ed and Elton reveal their Christmas chart contender 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z And new research shows you may be able to keep your strawberries plump for longer. New research may help avoid rotten feeling of mushy fruit 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z I think it’s better for everybody if I tend to my own work instead of plumping for one side or the other. Hits and misses from the conventions 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z The Daily Telegraph, on the other hand, plumped for full marks - five out five. Critics laud Nolan's 'mind-bending wonder' Tenet 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z In signing the 38-year-old Philip Rivers to a two-year, $50m deal, the Colts ditched any idea of a youth strategy and plumped for a short championship window based on value. Chiefs, Ravens and Cowboys: which franchise is the NFL's next dynasty? 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z Asked to name his favourite game in an Everton shirt, he plumped for the 2-1 win at Newcastle in December, but the really interesting part was his reasoning. Jordan Pickford's unique talent can still help England despite his slump | Jonathan Liew 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z For something crisp and sweet, say, she would plump for a strong flour. Dough! How to avoid the 21 biggest baking disasters – from burnt cakes to soggy pastry 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z He even plumped for allowing states to go bankrupt, though he acknowledged that no provision of bankruptcy law provides for that. Column: Despite rising pandemic costs, Republicans are already talking about cutting off aid 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z He added: "The major did plump for googol and of course the rest was history, he'd won the one million pounds on the evening." Quiz contestant recalls moment Major Ingram 'won' 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The sea also supplies water for pools where shrimp grow plump for export. New Hope for Migratory Shorebirds 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z And whichever one Southgate plumps for will tell as much about his vision for this England side as it does about the players themselves. Jordan Pickford's unique talent can still help England despite his slump | Jonathan Liew 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Wellness bloggers plump for things such as witch-hazel and aloe vera. Hand sanitiser or hand washing – which is more effective against coronavirus? 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z Or is it best to plump for moderation? If the Democrats really want to unseat Trump, they must form a credible coalition | Will Hutton 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z Medvedev toyed with the idea of studying linguistics but eventually plumped for law, enrolling in the autumn of 1982 at Leningrad State University. Dmitry Medvedev: the rise and fall of the Robin to Putin’s Batman 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The ground at Brighton was very cramped and, as Japan had many photographers there, I was quite happy to plump for a position shooting South Africa attack for both halves. Olympics, World Cups and more: Tom Jenkins' pictures of the decade 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z If I were forced to choose, I’d plump for a shorter, more rewarding old age over a longer and more tedious one. Should I Intervene When I See a Parent Mistreating a Child? 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z A stunning 76% of rank and file Conservatives plumped for no deal - an option picked by only 35% of voters as a whole. What do Tory party members believe in? 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z Given the choice between picking the right fish knife and facing a firing squad, Ceauşescu would have plumped for the guns. Donald Trump’s Royal Treatment 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z If there’s any film character with whom they identify, I’d plump for James Bond. In the Brexit era, Britain is more Mr Bean than James Bond | Owen Jones 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z But residents in the Lancashire city made their feelings known - plumping for the two national chains in favour of the homegrown competition. Upset over Nando's cheeky local gong win 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z While the other witches plump for largely aesthetic supernatural tweaks, Nancy declares she’d rather have all the power of the gods, thank you very much. What Apple could teach mom Gwyneth Paltrow about technology | Rebecca Nicholson 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z She eventually plumped for one with a free open morning and 10-minute consultation with the medical director. Single women are paying thousands to freeze their eggs – but at what cost? 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z So a party could plump for a champion to fight on their behalf. When court really was like Game of Thrones 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Some 76% of Conservative party members would plump for no deal,” he said. Most Tory members would choose no deal over May's Brexit plan 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Interesting to see that Emery does indeed plump for Torreira in the middle of Arsenal’s midfield. Brighton v Arsenal: Premier League – live! 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z Nor are the English, who plump for a cozy “van Goff.” Why Do Filmmakers Love van Gogh? 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Whoever he plumps for, this is sure to be a full-blooded contest. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z The park lawn was littered with handbills plumping for various reasons. AP Was There: Protesters fight Chicago police, guardsmen 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z And Mr Partovi himself plumped for JavaScript as the language for Code.org’s core syllabus, since it remains the standard choice for animating web pages. Python has brought computer programming to a vast new audience 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Though Phoenix did wrongly plump for Uruguay to beat France on Friday... World Cup 2018: 'Psychic' animals predict result 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z It later became fashionable to put a whole lemon inside this classic pud - celebrity cooks including Delia Smith and Mary Berry both plump for the tang of citrus this approach provides. The joy of Sussex: What Harry and Meghan need to know 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z If she had been able to vote in the US election, she would have plumped for Donald Trump, she says. Shania Twain on abuse, betrayal and finding her voice: ‘I wanted a break – but not for 15 years’ 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Their existence consisted of sitting in their own waste and eating to get plump for purchase. Opinion | A decade after ‘Food, Inc.,’ Maryland lawmakers still answer to the poultry industry 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Yet López Obrador’s own missteps – such as suggesting an amnesty for criminals – and fear of change may see voters plump for business as usual. Latin America voters likely to take stand against corruption as usual in 2018 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Or did you plump for chocolates and flowers? Philip honoured on wedding anniversary 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z He was back on TV more and more, energetically defending Trump and plumping for various private interests. How to Get Rich in Trump’s Washington 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z But Star Wars was two decades away, so they plumped for the best possible alternative: Spacewar! - a two-player video game that pitted spaceship captains against each other in a photon-torpedo-powered duel to the death. The surprising ways video games have shaped the economy - BBC News 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Young Britons seem to have plumped for Labour by an overwhelming 40-point margin last week, while the oldest were even keener than usual on the Conservatives. Britain’s election is the latest occasion to bash pollsters 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Nearly eleven million people plumped for her, despite what was generally decreed to be a calamitous performance in the May 3rd debate with Macron. Why Emmanuel Macron’s Win Is Good News for Theresa May 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z More than 29% of voters here plumped for him in the first round, a greater proportion than in any other region of France. 'A perfect fit': why Bretons are Macron's biggest backers 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z But the manager plumped for the right man, in my view, as Albrighton is sturdier defensively as well as an exceptionally dangerous crosser. Atlético Madrid v Leicester City: Champions League quarter-final first leg – live 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Disco divas looking to tear up the dance floor should ditch the soft sway and plump for the hip-swing, leg moves and an arm waggle or two – according to psychologists. Study reveals which moves can take you from disco disaster to dancing queen 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z But that got lost as the two big parties campaigned for Remain, and newspaper columnists simply could not believe that so many British voters would really plump for the upheaval of leaving the EU. Britain’s election is the latest occasion to bash pollsters 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z I’d plump for a narrow Ireland victory but only because I’ve backed them for the grand slam, so it wouldn’t really work if I didn’t. Scotland v Ireland: Six Nations – live! 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Half of voters plumped for Leave, after all, so they may be happier shoppers than before. Britain’s consumer boom shows signs of petering out 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z And if they were all forced to pick just one with which to tell the story of the Obama presidency, many would plump for the bar chart of "non-farm payrolls". Barack Obama legacy: The president and the tale of US jobs - BBC News 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z In the end he plumped for Joe Klein’s Woody Guthrie: a Life, the biography that changed his attitude to what it was possible to do with music. Bruce Springsteen: black dog of depression 'still jumps up and bites me' 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z "Poison them all," suggests one Twitter user, while another advocates releasing live raccoons into the room as a distraction, and another plumps for running away. A short guide to surviving a post-election Thanksgiving - BBC News 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z "It does seem to me that academy voters do plump for things that are relevant in contemporary America," says "Miss Sloane" screenwriter Jonathan Perera. Timely hot-button issues in film will always strike an awards chord 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z The adventurous option would be to plump for Ramadan Sobhi, the skilful teenager who did well after being sprung from the bench against Swansea on Monday. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Then again, some thought that the City was so important to the British economy that voters would not dare risk its future by plumping for Brexit. Financial tonic 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Only two, describing the superiority of a carbon tax, the option the Partnership exists to plump for, compared to other climate nostrums. Climate Denial Finally Pays Off 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Given that he also outperformed his poll ratings in every state—reversing a former habit of underperformance—the impression was of a Republican electorate that has, rather suddenly, decided to plump for Trump. Top Trump 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z In choosing between political boldness and stability, Brazil generally plumps for the latter. The darkest hour 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z Older and affluent voters, blacks, Hispanics and women all plumped for the former New York senator by big margins; voters in Westchester County, where she lives, backed her by 2:1. March of the titans 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z The ongoing scholarly dispute seems to be plumping for the latter. The Raw Appeal of “Game of Thrones” 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Second in last season's Irish Grand National but owners' retained jockey has plumped for First Lieutenant. Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Some may be plumping for a profane braggart because they think him strong enough to guarantee their liberty, like some latter-day Persian king. No, not one 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Yet whereas Mr Sanders grabbed most of those who held that view in Michigan, more than half in Ohio plumped for Mrs Clinton. Beware the ides of March 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z In New Hampshire, the combined support for all three exceeded the 35.3% of voters who plumped for Trump by more than three points. Is Donald Trump unstoppable or can more mainstream rivals reel him in? 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z Asked by one analyst whether virtual reality is “more of a geeky niche or something that could go mainstream”, Cook plumped for the latter scenario. Apple boss says virtual reality is 'really cool' – but what will he do with it? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Rosalinda plumps for: "zeus would be a great name for this planet". Come in #PlanetNine - BBC News 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z They plumped for the status quo, leaving their government with an awkward negotiation in Brussels. Referendum madness 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z If the Democrats plump for Hillary Clinton, Mrs Haley could attack her in ways that might seem ungallant for a male nominee. Haley’s comet 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z O’Reilly, trained as a physicist, did not automatically plump for new projects. How the U.S. Missile Defense Agency burned $231 million on a program that never should have left the drawing board 2015-12-26T05:00:00Z Stevenson, in contrast, plumps for magnesium, saying it “makes much more sense” than silicon dioxide because magnesium oxide would precipitate out of a molten Earth first. Magnetic mystery of Earth's early core explained 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z By the next day reports emerged that the same chairman had plumped for a former J.P. Banking and nothingness 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Sunderland plumped for fully paid up member of the old boy network Sam Allardyce. Will an American ever coach in one of Europe's top leagues? 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z TB Robbie returns Roy’s jibe before Republic of Ireland face Germany O’Neill rallies Republic of Ireland players before Germany game Grealish plumps for England but what is the price of loyalty? Euro 2016 qualifiers: 10 things to look out for in the upcoming matches 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z The job became available earlier this year, when host Donald Trump plumped for the 2016 presidential election campaign over another series. Lord Sugar missed out on US Apprentice - BBC News 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Reuters polled 80 economists from Europe and North America about today’s decision; 45 predicted the Fed will hold, while 35 plumped for a hike. Federal Reserve puts rate rise on hold - as it happened 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Ted Cruz, another Texas senator, also plumped for the civil rights activist Parks, but said he wanted her on the $20 bill. Margaret Thatcher on the $10 bill? Jeb Bush floats idea at Republican debate 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Equally overwhelmingly, respondents expect Abe's government instead to plump for an extra budget for the current fiscal year to bolster growth. Japan's Abe unlikely to tackle hard reforms in next term: economists 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z They plump for undeveloped islands, which are cheaper and more pristine than built-up ones. Non-profit paradise 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Either you plump for shiny high jinks, as epitomized by the early Bond pictures, or you descend into a stagnant netherworld of multiple bluffs, home to the toadish guile of George Smiley. Cold-War Bromance 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Reuters polled 80 economists from Europe and North America about today’s decision; 45 predicted the Fed will hold, while 35 plumped for a hike. Federal Reserve puts rate rise on hold - as it happened 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z In reality, Mr. O’Connell’s conspicuous plumping for tougher mileage mandates is about something else. Tesla Is a Compliance Company 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z For instance shearer plumped for Chelsea for 2 seasons and is currently once right from 2, safe bet. Who will finish where this season? 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z The more timid alternative that was ultimately plumped for, which involves reversing the recent acquisition of Postbank, a German retail lender, only frustrated all parties. In hole, still digging 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Whichever name it does plump for, senior banking figures say that a sale is likely to follow. Can George Osborne persuade HSBC to stay in the UK? - BBC News 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z That may favour Rabina Khan, an independent candidate endorsed by Mr Rahman, since Bangladeshi residents are more likely than others to vote, and to plump for her, reckons Ted Jeory, a local journalist. When it all goes wrong 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z There is a growing feeling among people I speak to that he will plump for Heathrow, which is thought to be favoured by the Chancellor, George Osborne. Zac Goldsmith: Heathrow expansion would split cabinet - BBC News 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Some plump for a hijack scenario, others point to technical or pilot error. MH370 Theories 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Mr Van Reenen’s research shows that where family owners plump for outside chief executives, their firms do no worse than similarly sized ones with more diverse shareholders. Brazil’s business Belindia 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Asked to pick one to embody Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, she plumped for an angry face, the shape and colour of a blood orange. Bear with us 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z That request signals a detente between the administration, which had avoided requesting funding for Europa, and Congress, which always plumped for the mission -- including the $100 million that it appropriated for Europa in 2015. BUDGET 2016 COVERAGE: A round-up of today's science budget news 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z With a whole back catalogue to choose from, it is an odd book to plump for, with an oddity for a hero. “The Humbling” and “Timbuktu” Reviews 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z Proposals already in circulation suggest the junta is likely to plump for a lower house elected by proportional representation and by a nominated senate. Yingluck in the dock 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z But by plumping for a reactive, live format - and dumping the French habit of endless pre-recorded talk - it quickly caught on. The channel that's spiced up French TV 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Humiliatingly, traditional Labour strongholds like Glasgow and Dundee plumped for secession—as did about a third of Labour voters in all. Caledonian conundrum 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Isaacson plumps for the latter group partly because, with the help of dozens of engineers, mechanics and women programmers, it was able to get its Eniac machine up, running and solving problems. What's Best: Individual Or Team Leadership? Lessons From Apple, Google And More In Walter Isaacson's New Book 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Unemployment is double digits in many countries, but no politician can get reelected plumping for deficit financing of infrastructure projects. Pray For $100 Oil And 30-Year Treasuries At 4.5% 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z The markets seem to think that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, may well plump for the populist option, despite his insistence that international creditors will be paid “to the last dollar”. Empty vaults 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Horowitz plumped for a treatment called Murder on Wheels, which sees Bond on a mission at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany. Anthony Horowitz is writing new James Bond novel from Ian Fleming idea 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Some polls even suggest they plumped for independence in greater numbers than Presbyterians or the non-religious. Hard work for the kirk 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Four said both would continue to run the company, one said neither, and one plumped for dark-horse internal candidate Thomas Kurian. When music stops for Oracle CEO dance, Catz may grab Ellison's chair : analysts 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z We might plump for inequality in food for example. Global Inequality Is Falling No Matter What Anyone Says 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z He might plump for a strikerless system to make use of his collection of false nines. Arsène Wenger’s gamble on Giroud fitness may force late Arsenal payout 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z And Bristolians plumped for a man who promised to do something about traffic. Four wheel fever 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z In Beijing and Shanghai they plumped for a zhaobiao or “sealed bid” sale. Competition, hammered 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z Angeles also made efforts to tempt Lucas, but the Star Wars director, who lives in Chicago for some of the year, plumped for the Illinois city. George Lucas' art museum will be built in Chicago, not San Francisco 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z In the run up to the last World Cup in 2010 Goldman failed to predict Spain would win the tournament, instead plumping for Brazil. Brazil to win 2014 World Cup, says Goldman Sachs 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z So why has he, a former neo-liberal, plumped for state ownership? Ukip founder Alan Sked: 'The party has become a Frankenstein's monster' 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z In contrast to past years’ menus of reheated hamburgers, they could plump for pulled pork, barbecue ribs or corn on the cob, courtesy of BOS BBQ, a Texan eatery in the city. The 50-year snooze 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z It might plump for Britain, says a spokeswoman. Company headquarters: Here, there and everywhere 2014-02-20T15:58:34Z Will the ECB plump for a foreign coach with a proven international record, or would it prefer an Englishman with first-hand knowledge of the young players emerging through the county game? The pros & cons of England's coaching contenders 2014-02-02T18:43:49Z Scottish voters showed a preference for Priestley, and Welsh voters plumped for Sir Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. History Boys named favourite play 2013-12-11T09:26:22Z In the end Zissman, who was runner-up in this year's show, plumped for doing without the punctuation mark because "I like the look of bakers". Apprentice star defends grammar move 2013-08-23T01:39:14Z So the selectors, to the surprise of many, plumped for Tate, at the expense of the legendary all-rounder George Hirst. How the Ashes can ruin your life 2013-07-31T05:29:00Z In the end, Hill turned down Jordan - where he was to end up in 1998, ironically - and plumped for Arrows, sold on the promises and ambition of their team boss, Tom Walkinshaw. Murray's Memories: Hill's agony in Hungary 2013-07-24T05:36:26Z After hours of carefully scrutiny, I plumped for a couple of obscure American energy companies, a communications operator and a British home merchandise retailer. Trialling 'learn to trade' stock market websites: can you get rich quick? 2013-07-20T06:00:00Z The Republicans, by contrast, plumped for fresh faces: Mr Brown, a little-known state senator, and Mr Gomez, a private-equity guy with scant experience of politics. The Massachusetts Senate race: Bay State brawl 2013-06-20T15:05:37Z With so much mistrust, those with the cash plump for trusted brands. Rat meat and Chinese food safety 2013-05-13T00:16:03Z James Callow – who puts his heart and soul and thoughts in our daily blog on this race – has plumped for Sammy Sánchez. Giro d'Italia 2013: stage three - as it happened! 2013-05-06T15:34:00Z The Jacksonville Jaguars, who will play one of their home matches at London's Wembley Stadium for each of the next four years, plumped for another left tackle, Luke Joeckel. Watson must wait to learn NFL fate 2013-04-26T05:27:37Z But on the advice of Ekaterina Dadachova, a radiologist and one of the paper’s authors, they eventually plumped for attaching a radioactive isotope of rhenium to their bugs. Treating cancer with radioactive bacteria: Three wrongs make a right 2013-04-25T15:03:50Z It will be interesting to see which he plumps for. Ten things to watch for in the FA Cup and Premier League this weekend 2013-03-08T11:53:00Z A grateful nation will surely plump for the former. Want a BP job? Get to law school 2013-02-24T00:00:02Z In June last year, the governor was one of three plumping for more QE. Bank of England minutes: governor will soon get his way on QE 2013-02-20T16:49:18Z If, however, he plumps for Merseyside, he will pick up a three-year deal and £80,000 every period of seven successive days, usually understood as beginning with Sunday and ending with Saturday. Football transfer rumours: Frank Lampard on his way to Everton? 2013-02-13T09:20:07Z But, as things stand, he is not eligible for Wales in the World Cup, having plumped for England instead, even though he has no chance of being selected by Steve McNamara. Super League Set of Six: Could all this blood end in tears? 2013-02-12T08:59:01Z Given the option to pay that $5,000 via cash, credit or cookies, I imagine most people would plump for the cookies. Your body isn't a temple, it's a data factory emitting digital exhaust 2013-01-25T16:15:01Z Watson's status may explain why Team Europe this week plumped for Paul McGinley as their leader. Paul McGinley's populism is Europe's Ryder Cup answer to Tom Watson 2013-01-19T21:59:02Z He plumped for the last and reaped a reward. Stoke City's team spirit means we'll never give up, says Kenwyne Jones 2012-12-30T23:00:05Z A couple of people I respect have plumped for Pandorama and it's easy to like a horse with his strike-rate, who has never been beaten over fences in Ireland. Talking Horses: Latest news and best bets in our daily racing blog 2012-12-28T12:21:07Z They didn't plump for an open system instead of a proprietary one for ideological reasons, but rather for eminently practical ones. Why all pharmaceutical research should be made open access 2012-11-20T08:40:32Z As it was decided to plump for the full bells-and-whistles conversion if top-flight football were to be hosted at the stadium, the question became how to plug the funding gap. London 2012's golden memories at risk of turning into stadium shamble 2012-11-19T22:02:00Z Boys plumped for fame in sport - 45 per cent as a famous footballer or cricketer, another 7 per cent as an athlete. What children want to be when they grow up: From the archive, 9 November 1950 2012-11-09T07:30:00Z The following day voters plumped for Mr Obama not just in Iowa, but in almost all the electoral battlegrounds, securing him a second term. The presidency: The remaking of the president 2012-11-08T16:00:19Z They plumped for Barack Obama in 2008, helping to turn Virginia Democratic in a presidential election for the first time since 1964. Swing states: Virginia: The incomer effect 2012-09-27T15:09:28Z The state, which has plumped for the Republican candidate at every presidential election since 1968, is certain to vote for Mitt Romney this year. Lexington: As North Dakota goes… 2012-08-30T15:01:38Z The Romney campaign hopes to sap Mr Obama’s support among various groups who plumped for him last time—Hispanics, young people and women, in particular. The Romney campaign: Battle stations 2012-08-09T15:01:02Z Instead, the selectors plumped for Jonathan Trott, a player with infinitely less style than Ramprakash, but with a level of mental strength that always seemed to elude the Surrey man when it really mattered most. The Ramprakash conundrum 2012-07-04T18:41:59Z Sizable minorities in recent French and Greek elections plumped for far-right or far-left parties rather than mainstream ones committed to European integration. Analysis: Europe steps forward; but will populace follow? 2012-06-29T19:11:17Z A quarter of voters plumped for "someone else". Store Wars: Pret a Manger and Eat 2012-06-22T10:52:41Z Normally, only scoundrels plump for the Maxwellian option of banning the media from an annual general meeting. BT gambles that Premier League deal will pay off faster than broadband 2012-06-16T23:03:24Z One bold forecaster plumped for a 50 basis point cut, to 0.5%. Eurozone crisis live: European Central Bank under pressure to act 2012-06-06T07:18:26Z I plump for the Ashwin household in short as a really brilliant contribution to the homes in modern fiction. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 2012-02-11T03:03:44.993Z But tsetses are not the only dipteran foes of zebra and, since they are rarely found in the meadows of Hungary, Dr Horvath plumped for studying an almost equally obnoxious alternative: the horsefly. Why zebra are striped: Horse sense 2012-02-09T16:02:40Z On the whole, the circumstances being what they were, considering the position with the judicial calmness which was becoming, he plumped for Gladys; and--the business in St. Paul's Churchyard. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z And you can plump for all the candidates at once if you choose. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z And she sat there, happy to be with Constance, with her gentle smile on her round, fair, motherly little face, pleasant and comfortable with her matronly little figure, now too plump for prettiness. The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z Size: As big as possible, but not leggy; reasonably plump for the show-bench, but very graceful in all their motions; with stoutish short forelegs, and plenty of spring in the hindquarters. The Domestic Cat 2011-09-08T02:00:21.853Z But the high-profile auctions of the boom era are over, and firms are instead plumping for stealth sales to save their blushes if there are no reasonable offers. Private-equity firms: Between a clock and a hard place 2011-08-25T09:48:17Z But if you plump for the former, here's another question: what do you do when those comparatively small details cause you to hurl your Xbox 360 controller across the room in teeth-gnashing frustration? From Dust ? review 2011-08-10T12:11:26Z The White House, opponents allege, plumped for a policy of shooting the messenger. America's economy: Downgraded 2011-08-07T20:55:52Z Most people, when choosing their favourite Gary Kemp penned pop artefact, would plump for True. Small Talk: Mark Lawrenson 2011-07-28T23:06:01Z It is the same with the terno, if you plump for it you gain much more. Rome 2011-07-24T02:00:10.227Z In the end they plumped for Tesco Park Road after the name of the busy road on which the store sits. Tesco breathes new life into Toxteth 2011-07-12T15:14:00Z It may simply be that more people are plumping for a "staycation" and decide to book a holiday at home. Holiday money 2011-06-17T23:01:16Z Newt Gingrich, a traditional war lover, called for a review of U.S. policy in the region rather than plumping for more military kinetics. Outsiders vs. Insiders: The Struggle for the Soul of the GOP 2011-06-16T10:10:00Z The Warsaw Business Journal plumped for a figure of "500,000 Poles who are likely to find work in Germany". Doors thrown open 2011-04-29T07:25:10Z Taken together, it helps explain why a similar share of Peruvians—54 percent—plumped for Humala and Fujimori, the two most extreme candidates, with authoritarian accents. Peru Election Is Evidence of Reinvigorated Region 2011-04-24T05:00:00Z Zulekha fears that the rise in fees, with many leading universities plumping for the maximum £9,000 - albeit with increased bursaries for the poorest students - has reinforced those class boundaries even further. Climbing the ladder 2011-04-15T00:48:01Z So each university plumps for £9,000 hoping the others will ask for less and keep cuts at bay. Why universities are charging ?9,000 fees 2011-04-07T11:58:51Z Ministers have warned that further cuts might be made to university teaching budgets if too many universities plump for higher amounts. Ministers 'wrong on tuition fees' 2011-04-03T01:56:27Z Capello denied that he brought him into the fold in order to prevent him plumping for Ghana. Fabio Capello: 'I saw a fantastic game, not an England friendly' 2011-03-30T07:01:08Z In the main there are two schools, one of which plumps for alternate-daily tapping, while the other adheres strongly to daily excision. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z Germany plumped for those two along with current account, the real exchange rate and currency reserves. China Leads Fight Against West’s Economic Formula in G-20 Scrap 2011-02-18T23:06:01Z The bookmakers reckon Green Bay will win by around three points but I'm plumping for Pittsburgh to establish themselves early then hold on for grim death towards the end. Live - Super Bowl XLV 2011-02-06T21:59:37Z Plenty of Uniteds seem to have simply plumped for the name – Lincoln Amateurs, for example, were forced into a name change once they began to pay players in the 1950s. Are Newcastle United England's only united United? 2011-01-12T00:06:01Z RB Hands up those of you who plumped for 1 Rb1. Chess: The best form of defence 2011-01-11T08:00:03Z If the American owners had taken over in the close season, when their predecessors were drawn to Hodgson, it is inconceivable that they would have plumped for him. Why Manchester United made life easy for Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool 2011-01-11T00:07:28Z So instead of pressing forward with a radical redesign, Airbus plumped for a more limited upgrade. EADS: Peace on the Rhine 2010-12-29T10:57:07Z From a list that included the Model T Ford, the V2 rocket engine and penicillin, voters plumped for the X-ray machine. Celebrating the magic of X-rays 2010-10-26T15:00:00Z With so much uncertainty I'm just going to plump for the home team. NFL Talkboard: Week seven 2010-10-22T08:15:00Z He will be plumping for discredited ideology over common sense. Comprehensive spending review: A dangerous gamble 2010-10-14T21:01:00Z Another open question is whether customers will plump for dedicated video-communication systems over those that also serve other purposes, such as a PC or a game console. Video communication: Beaming in Grandma 2010-10-07T11:04:00Z From the moment Greenwood took charge of England," argued Paisley, "he quite rightly plumped for the club system by taking more than half our team, six players in all, for his first game against Switzerland. The Joy of Six: Uncapped players 2010-09-24T09:36:00Z Tomkins, who has made such a successful switch from stand-off in the second half of the season, will be the biggest single reason why Potter must be wary of plumping for Wigan. Wigan 42-18 Hull KR 2010-09-17T22:16:00Z You, on the other hand, plumped for a USA win. World Cup: The People v Barry Glendenning 2010-06-18T15:57:00Z Asked to nominate any alternative horse he would like to ride in the race, Fallon plumped for Midas Touch, trained by O'Brien for the rider's former Ballydoyle employers. Jan Vermeer to lead Derby field 2010-06-04T18:15:00Z It concluded in March that all those concerned with policymaking in this area should first look critically at the present shortcomings of the system before plumping for an easy political fix. Time is not right for an economic crime agency 2010-06-04T17:18:00Z Thompson's chairmanship gives him the casting vote and, in the event of a tie, he intends to plump for the best technical bid. FA's Geoff Thompson faces England 2018 dilemma at Euro 2016 vote 2010-05-27T23:09:00Z Some readers stress a restrained tone, others plump for repeated use of the word “fraud.” The Haggler: Strategies for Winning Consumer Disputes 2010-05-22T20:30:00Z Still others plump for elaborate after-school programmes or for linking teachers’ pay to how well pupils do. Economics focus: Satchel, uniform, bonus 2010-05-20T13:25:00Z The consensus seems to be that Bay, himself no slouch in the foot in mouth department, simply had enough of his young star's attitude and decided to plump for somebody new. Megan Fox leaves Transformers ? was the Foxy lady pushed? 2010-05-20T15:07:00Z However, the Unite leadership may still plump for strikes shorter than 20 days. BA cabin crew threaten 20-day strike as relationship with unions plummets 2010-05-06T16:59:00Z Seduction secrets Given the choice, the children plumped for these fruits more readily when they were made into a hedgehog - skewered with colourful cocktail sticks that were pierced into a watermelon. Young 'like fruit to look good' 2010-05-05T00:09:00Z There went President Bush's hope for re-election, and US voters plumped for Bill Clinton. The economy: Of ballots and business 2010-04-23T23:05:00Z Revisiting Simonson's work recently, a researcher called Dilip Soman found that customers who were presented with choices that were very different couldn't gauge the compromise candidate and so plumped for the extremes. The economic secret of Nick Clegg's success 2010-04-20T06:00:00Z Gordon Brown went bright, but plumped for a pink, deviating from the traditional Labour scarlet. Unknotted 2010-04-16T10:04:00Z After an exhibition match in which one alternative was trialled in each half, the FA plumped for the former. The Question: Why is the modern offside law a work of genius? 2010-04-13T09:31:00Z The vast majority of students, some 120, plumped for 18 months, preferring to enter the labor market as late as possible. Fight for Jobs Easing at Career Offices 2010-03-17T18:13:00Z Does he plump for bullying or historic government splits and risk accusations of again raising personality over policy? LIVE: Prime Minister's questions 2010-02-24T11:45:00Z But throwing caution to the winds, your columnist plumped for a bottle of Estonian dessert wine. 2009-12-23T05:43:00Z She promptly plumped for Viola, partly from real conviction, and partly because she was chums with the Captain. The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life Mr. Jeremy plumps for Old Tom, and the whole pack of brainless moon-calves goes after him in full cry as usual. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, April 26 1890 You plumped for money, and you have more than you can spend. What a Man Wills The great majority of them voted plump for the candidate favoured by the squire or by the farmer. The Hills and the Vale Ask any workman you meet in the street whether he'd rather work for a Liberal or a Tory, and I bet you what you like, the chances are that he'll plump for the Tory. Changing Winds A Novel Therefore they would specialize on defensive measures before plumping for offense. Pariah Planet As it was rather a cold night, they plumped for the latter. The Madcap of the School Lucifer plumps for the ball, the symbol of all that is rational and united. G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study Well, they held palaver upon palaver to decide whether they should hang the expense and plump for immediate war, beginning upon me. The Path to Honour The bearded man who'd plumped for negotiation, earlier, now spoke indignantly in the War Council. Talents, Incorporated Revelations of character will follow in due course—I plump for white!” The Lady of the Basement Flat Having seen war, which do you plump for? Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales The poets who declaim to the contrary are men, poor things, who know no better; every woman in the world will plump for a good dressmaker, when she wishes to appear at her best. Flaming June The doll would probably be the most becoming, so I’ll plump for that. A College Girl Some say he is of Swiss origin, some say he is American, and some say that surely he must be Chinese; he was never certain himself until Czecho-Slovak was invented, and he plumped for that. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, October 27, 1920 Lake loved the studio, and if there were any question of his going either there or to the house in Kensington, he always "plumped for the studio." The Way of Ambition Only the suspicion that they would "plump for safety," and fire the inevitable muzzle-loader at my white garment, keeps me from making the experiment in corpore vile. Le Petit Nord or, Annals of a Labrador Harbour The speaker was a grizzled man, middle-aged, and rather too plump for a sailor. The House of Martha That’s the only thing worth living for from my point of view, and I shall plump for that. A College Girl Therefore, they would specialize on defensive measures before plumping for offense. This World Is Taboo Lucy had beautiful neck and arms, unexpectedly plump for a girl so apparently slender. The Shoulders of Atlas A Novel I went stoutly for the Protectionist, but the priests plumped for the Free Trader, and their congregations have been regretting it ever since. The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent She plumped for the baby, and wondered if the visit could conceivably be going to be a slight strain. Balloons I'm off to lunch, You, go and do your duty; plump for PUNCH!!! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 9, 1892 She’d be one-sided—either plump for un through thick an’ thin, or else all against un, as the case might stand.” Children of the Mist But beyond this we plump for a revival of the "cheese stewer" in stainless steel, silver or glass. The Complete Book of Cheese He feels that in conduct, politics, and the arts, we have, as the saying is, “plumped for” the disorderly manner to-day. The Art of Letters As a dealer in words, I plumped for the resonant third--'Reciprocally co-ordinated Senatorial Hegemony'--which he then elaborated in detail for three-quarters of an hour. A Diversity of Creatures She was not tall like her brother, but rather plump for her forty years. A Texas Matchmaker You should plump for your protégé, and that with the least ostentation possible. Deadham Hard The school that plumps for malty Rabbits and the other that goes for milky ones are equally emphatic in their choice. The Complete Book of Cheese Now if a small resolute band decide to plump for T or to vote only for A and T or B and T, T will probably jump up out of the rejected. An Englishman Looks at the World His entire company has promised to plump for him on the understanding that all the places about the Court are filled by members of his troupe, according to professional precedence. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan If I had a big proposition to handle and could have my pick of helpers I'd plump for the Intelligence Department of the British Admiralty. Greenmantle Women like to be plump for various reasons, some of which are not the most creditable to either men or women. Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency The juniors will plump for the girl they like best, without caring whether she knows anything about games or not. Monitress Merle Mr. FARNOL, very wisely, plumps for America; and the new story is a thing of millionaires, crooks, graft and the like. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 19, 1917 In an icehouse it will remain fresh and plump for several days. The Book of Household Management Directly Howard came to us the editor dropped the Rose like a hot coal; plumped for this and put me in charge. Once Aboard the Lugger He listened in silence to the end, then went plump for one side or the other. A Prisoner in Fairyland As the younger children plumped for a story, Miss Pollard fetched her manuscript volume, and hunted for something they had not yet heard. Monitress Merle She was not tall, even for her age, and just a little too plump for the immediate suggestion of grace. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood The religious plump for the latter, though I have never observed that the religious are more eager to die than the rest of us poor mortals. The Ancient Allan It needed adventurers to size up instantly all the odds against the idea, recognize the one infinitesimal chance, and plump for it. The Ivory Trail He had an arrangement by which a quorum of the citizens could plump for one member of council, giving additional force to their vote. Mr. Hogarth's Will Almost came to blows we did, over whose was the finest pair o' shoulders—your wife's or Henry O.'s. I plumped for Mrs. M., and I b'lieve she topped the poll. Australia Felix He came, and proved too plump for that complete elegance she would have desired in a medical attendant; but had a soft hand, a gentle touch, and a subdued manner. Hard Cash Well, Sir, the election takes place, and though I was always a Liberal, personal friendship of course induces me to plump for St. Michaels, who comes in at the head of the poll. The Book of Snobs Desmond was in the act of debating whether he would not take the motor-bike, but the cherub's winning way clinched it and he plumped for walking. Okewood of the Secret Service |
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