| 单词 | skittishness |
| 例句 | For horses, herd animals alert to clues of danger from each other, skittishness is contagious. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The quirks of Elba’s character suit his confident manliness well, and McLaughlin handles Cole’s defiance and sometimes practically equine skittishness with considerable depth. ‘Concrete Cowboy’ Review: Acquiring Horse Sense on the Philly Streets 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Viewed 25 years after its release, its skittishness around its gay characters is disappointing. From Philadelphia to 120 BPM: the changing face of Aids in film 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z "Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark," Cole is quoted as saying later about advertisers' racial skittishness. Nat `King' Cole's TV show gets digital release 2011-02-14T20:43:13Z Her slightly disembodied tone and a certain skittishness in her coloratura seemed appropriate to her incorporeal character. Music Review: A Generous Opening to the Lucerne Easter Festival 2011-04-11T17:51:16Z But the "Glee" episode itself was neutered by network content restrictions and the producers' skittishness, even more severely than Will's proposed high school version, was neutered by Sue Sylvester's prudishness. Can "Glee" be saved? 2011-02-14T16:30:00Z With its jittery evocations of swiping, popping electronic sounds, this could have been a Zorn piece, too — though it’s less lighthearted in its skittishness than “Cat O’ Nine Tails.” We Heard Our First Live Music in Months. Nothing Beats It. 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Jolly Abraham gets Jess’s skittishness at an almost cellular level, suggesting without words the deprivations that cause it. Review: In ‘Cost of Living,’ a Familiar Alienation 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Despite all the training and socialization we did with her, Stella never got over her skittishness and lack of confidence. Motherlode Blog: The Dog’s One Big Headache, but My Kids Adore Her 2014-02-16T13:13:10Z I frequently found myself wishing that she’d had more confidence, either to break through her skittishness surrounding Hansberry’s queerness or simply to devote the book to her adulation for Hansberry’s work. A New Biography of a Brilliant Playwright Who Died Too Young 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z But investor skittishness about the real estate market is slipping away, and speculators are seeing value in distressed markets. America's Best Housing Markets For Investors 2010-09-10T23:30:00Z The carapace is glittering, but despite an air of satirical skittishness this is a play with a soft centre and a reverent stance. The Audience – review 2013-03-10T00:06:29Z When she was a student and young adult, her autism was more pronounced, and she was frequently withdrawn, fearful and socially awkward, alternating between high skittishness and almost bombastic determination. 2010-01-31T05:37:00Z But as a result of the skittishness of Yeats and others, she added, “Ireland got stuck with a kind of calcified, aberrant naturalism.” World War I Returns to Center Stage 2011-07-22T03:01:02Z Even with the number of lawmakers now opening their doors to it, a skittishness about J Street lingers. Jeremy Ben-Ami, winning a place at the table for J Street 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z In many ways, the skittishness reflects a culture that has found its own good reasons to turn away from sex in movies, or at least look at it askance. Perspective | Sex is disappearing from the big screen, and it’s making movies less pleasurable 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z The dogs are tested for skittishness, aggression and their ability to differentiate between threatening and non-threatening humans. In defense of the pitbull 2013-02-05T19:35:00Z The early and mostly negative buzz regarding "Wonder Woman" speaks far more to a network's justifiable skittishness about bankrolling a potential bomb than it does to the sorry state of women in leading roles. Why "Wonder Woman" can't get off the ground 2011-05-13T18:14:00Z But skittishness by candidates worried that speaking against the death penalty will damage them politically is no longer well founded, he added. Biden’s inaction on death penalty may be a top campaign issue as Trump and DeSantis laud executions 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z That skittishness remains a major reason the United States has refused to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles despite assurances from Kyiv that it would use such weapons only to target Russians on Ukrainian land. Small Strikes and Big Ambitions in Ukraine’s Attacks on Russia 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Kiesling acknowledges some early skittishness about the risk of “Mobility” being promoted solely as an advocacy novel. Can politics, fiction and podcasting mesh? Lydia Kiesling and Crooked Media give it a try 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z But Japan has been slow to open to foreign labor, stymied by a historical skittishness about foreigners and fears that significant immigration would lead to crime and instability. Japan has made it even tougher for asylum seekers to stay 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The story of the calculation that Ms. Blank sought to reform — the Official Poverty Measure — is a parable of how skittishness and inertia can dictate government policy. Rebecca Blank, Who Changed How Poverty Is Measured, Dies at 67 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z With the Year of the Rabbit upon us, the Asian markets shrugged off some of the skittishness seen overnight on Wall Street, attempting a bit of a risk-on rally. Morning Bid: Fret about debt? 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Yet not even the Bard has escaped the new skittishness. Opinion | Give my disregards to Broadway’s over-the-top theater ‘trigger warnings’ 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z North Carolina is a state that loves to break Democrats’ hearts, and they can be forgiven their skittishness. Will North Carolina’s Senate Race Break Democratic Hearts Again? 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z And the retailer will need to assuage the concerns of investors and suppliers, whose skittishness about the retailer’s financial prospects have led some to stop shipments of its products. Bed Bath & Beyond Secures a Financial Lifeline 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z But there’s some skittishness over all the new faces. Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins Glen 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Antokoletz, who now has a child with her fiancé, fears that her young daughter might misinterpret her skittishness around men, including those closest to her. ‘I Felt Trapped’: Sexual Abuse of Teens in the Military’s J.R.O.T.C. Program 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z One can, however, understand the Bremerton school district’s skittishness about the coach’s kneeling and praying quietly, especially because, over time, he was joined by players and spectators, unbidden, after games. Opinion | Trying to protect students from a coach’s prayers did them no favors 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Young people tend to eschew heroin, not only because of its addictive properties but also because of a skittishness about syringes, say experts in adolescent behavior. Fentanyl-tainted pills bought on social media cause youth drug deaths to soar 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “There’s enough skittishness out there about what could happen to brick-and-mortar facilities.” Sports Betting’s Next Big Election Battles Are in California 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The company’s stock is trading close to last week’s record high, despite some skittishness due to regulatory pressure on Facebook’s plans for an Instagram aimed at children. Back to square one? Trump decision still weighs on Facebook 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z A skittishness foreign to her previous, self-assured confidence. Ex-Disney skater returns to Indiana arena after knife attack 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z The changed economic outlook has intensified political opposition to the bill, giving congressional Republicans political cover to vote against the legislation and creating some skittishness among centrist Democrats about the overall price tag. As Senate rushes $1.9 trillion bill through Congress, Biden faces doubts over whether it’s still the right package 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Platypuses are notoriously tricky to count due to their skittishness and nocturnal habits, but all signs point to a decline. Protect the platypus, scientists say 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z Other public health officials have offered similar reassurances, but skittishness among much of the public appears slow to subside. Opinion | Pay Americans to take a coronavirus vaccine 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z But for Democrats, the very idea that they are doing well provokes an underlying skittishness. For Biden and Democrats, confidence comes with a chaser: Fear 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z That skittishness may be because a loosening of policies toward the vendors would be a rare example of social control being relaxed. 'China's lifeblood': street hawkers make surprise return to fire up ailing economy 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z The combination of an economic downturn and skittishness about germ spread might naturally keep crowds smaller, too. ‘Create your own excitement’: Players ponder empty buildings 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z As she evaluates the candidates, Aimee Evans Hickman, 43, worries the city will choose poorly, a skittishness reflected in a recent Baltimore Sun poll. Weary of crime, crisis and corruption, Baltimore voters consider their next mayor 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Quarter-end strains may add to the skittishness on Monday and Tuesday as banks and other entities rein in collateral lending to shore up balance sheets. A whiplash world waits to see if coronavirus stimulus can help markets 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z The existence of fewer risky mortgages today stems from post-crisis regulations as well as lender skittishness over the massive losses they incurred during the housing crisis. Understand the loan terms when applying for a mortgage 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z But in yet another sign of the skittishness of most campaigns to get into a bitter brawl, Tlaib apologized Saturday and Sanders emphasized that he would support whoever the nominee is. Democratic presidential candidates make final push to rally a skittish, and largely undecided, Iowa electorate 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z Was Brady's occasional errancy, with a quarterback rating just 19th in the league at season's end, the fault of an arm that doesn't always do his bidding anymore, and skittishness under pressure? Perspective | For Tom Brady and the Patriots, playoff loss to Titans sure felt like the end of an era 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z The shackles can come off and, if they can capitalise on City’s skittishness, perhaps the idea of going the distance will seem within their boundaries. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Warren on Friday largely avoided any discussion about Democratic skittishness and whether she would do more to answer lingering questions about her general election prospects. Democrats debate presidential field on news of Michael Bloomberg’s potential candidacy 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z There is an acknowledgment inside some quarters of the West Wing that Trump cannot ignore the skittishness of Republicans. Trump’s Syria decision tests the bounds of Republican support as he demands solidarity on impeachment 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He said he’s had no potential guest turn him down out of skittishness about being involved in controversy. Al Franken to make return on weekly SiriusXM radio show 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z Justice Stephen Breyer countered that the ruling “will deprive the public of information for reasons no better than convenience, skittishness, or bureaucratic inertia.” Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Recent polling indicates that the government shutdown has caused skittishness among parts of Trump’s base, which has been one of the most enduring strengths of his presidency. Trump voters now blame him for the government shutdown 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z The decision stemmed, he said, from a combination of the network’s skittishness over overtly political programming and Trump fatigue among viewers. Democrats and activists punish Trump with a new strategy: Ignoring him 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z “The poor performance has more to do with people’s skittishness ... the Hong Kong market is less experienced dealing with high-growth companies.” Hong Kong takes global IPO crown, looks to a quieter 2019 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z But he also saw some skittishness under pressure. Stunned Germany hopes to avoid early World Cup exit 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z But the skittishness about sex has kept readers and critics from appreciating how erotics pervade all of Vargas Llosa’s fiction. The Elder Statesman of Latin American Literature — and a Writer of Our Moment 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z A cat's life typically consists of sleeping, interspersed with eating and the occasional manic bout of skittishness, followed by a good old nap. Bureaucats: The felines with official positions 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z “In terms of skittishness, he’s still the most poised guy and the best guy in terms of working the pocket.” Amid amplified scrutiny and advanced age, Tom Brady has yet to buckle 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z The skittishness of both players is a big reason why the Cardinals are one of the softest teams in the NFL. View from Arizona | Despite rash of injuries to Seattle, Cardinals still can’t bring down Seahawks 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z The skittishness caused Roberts to visit the mound. Astros remain unbeaten at home in playoffs with 5-3 defeat of Dodgers in Game 3 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z The White House's skittishness in embracing that fight is a source of consternation for many of them. Trump Administration Is Repealing Obama's Clean Power Plan 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z In fact, one 1984 study found that lions living in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park were less successful hunters when moonlight was bright, likely as a result of prey’s increased skittishness. Sex, Death, and Pollination: How the Moon Changes Life on Earth 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z In the end, Mr. Obama used the skittishness of Congress to avoid action in Syria in 2013, a decision that would haunt the rest of his presidency. G.O.P. Lawmakers, Once Skeptical of Obama Plan to Hit Syria, Back Trump 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z "I understand auditors' skittishness but at the same time I don't think they want to be the reason for Toshiba's failure by keeping refusing to sign off," he said. Toshiba shares dive after second earnings extension sought 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z And when it stalls or becomes mired in controversy, investors are prone to skittishness. As Disney's annual meeting looms, investors hope CEO Bob Iger stays longer 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Despite their conceptual unity, plenty of Republicans have shown skittishness about the political repercussions of plunging into a battle that, with Trump in the White House, puts enacting new laws within reach. Early win on budget pressures GOP to deliver on health care 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z He’s not much interested in men and women together—a skittishness that puts him in a long line of American narrative artists, including James Fenimore Cooper, Melville, and Twain. Steven Spielberg at Seventy 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z He was unsure if the cause was Roark’s skittishness or an attempt at intimidation. Nationals hang a 5-2 loss on Rich Hill and the Dodgers 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Perhaps more significant, that listing may evoke skittishness at funding agencies and on the institutional review boards that must sign off on research involving human subjects. DEA verdict on marijuana research draws mixed reaction 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z In part, that’s because of low oil prices as Iran reentered the global market as well as the skittishness many businesses and investors still have in working with Iran and its turgid banking system. One year later, White House claims success in Iran nuclear deal 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z They did, after all, finish ahead of Poland in the qualifiers despite that defeat in Warsaw and several other recent stutters during which they have often exuded a stereotype-shredding skittishness. Germany v Poland: Euro 2016 – live! 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Oil prices fell for a fourth straight day, swept lower by investor skittishness over Brexit. Global stocks fall, Bund yields go negative on Brexit fears 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The rights issue is fully underwritten, but in a sign of skittishness, the banks backing the deal are demanding a 3% chunky fee, almost double what’s typical. Noble Group Raises Cash But Hopes Still Dashed 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z At the Florida farm where he learned to race, he again stood out — a seeming old soul in a sea of skittishness. A colt who took joy in running — all the way to the Triple Crown 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Fears about the tax, or the uncertainty around whether Mr. Abe is serious about allowing it to rise when the economy is so weak, is itself generating skittishness. Another Reason Investors Should Fear a Strong Yen 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z They did, after all, finish ahead of Poland in the qualifiers despite that defeat in Warsaw and several other recent stutters during which they have often exuded a stereotype-shredding skittishness. Germany v Poland: Euro 2016 – live! 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z A bond offering based on a batch of personal loans made by Prosper Marketplace Inc. got a cold reception late Thursday, the latest sign of investor skittishness toward fast-growing online lenders. Bond Offering Tied to Prosper Marketplace Loans Gets Chilly Reception 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Researchers used the results to identify five common personality traits: skittishness, outgoingness, dominance, spontaneity and friendliness. Now There's a Personality Test for Your Cat 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z The skittishness among Republican senators is well-grounded: McConnell’s reflexive decision to keep the Supreme Court seat vacant for what would be more than a year requires both logical leaps and political risk. Republicans’ Supreme Court contortions 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z The ultradefensive stance reflects investors’ skittishness about global economic growth and uncertain prospects for further gains in assets. Pensions, Mutual Funds Turn Back to Cash 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z They do walk on leashes like dogs, but Typaldos has trouble getting one on Muddy because of her skittishness - an escape artist, she’d jump into the pool and then come out not wearing it. Central Texas woman has big love for capybara 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z “Political correctness is killing people,” Ted Cruz proclaimed at Tuesday’s GOP presidential debate, blaming the recent attacks in San Bernardino on a skittishness to racially or religious profile. The “dead end” political correctness debate: MSNBC’s Alex Wagner examines the futility in engaging with the GOP’s favorite boogieman 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z It helps, too, that the degree of skittishness financial markets exhibited over the prospects of a first rate increase isn’t likely to get repeated for the next tightening. Where the Fed Goes Next on Interest Rates 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z With signs pointing to Tianrui solidifying its victory, that skittishness seems overplayed. Investors in China Bond Brawl Deserve Speedy Recovery 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Given studios' past skittishness, its condition is critical. 'Pan': The Great PG Revolution is not off to a great start 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Recent skittishness among investors could increase the possibility of a negative reaction in markets if a government shutdown is not averted. Boehner resignation cuts U.S. government shutdown risk 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Recent skittishness among investors could increase the possibility of a negative reaction in markets should a shutdown occur. Shutdown could lead to volatility spike 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z But the moves reflect investor skittishness after some big, high-profile deals failed to materialize last year and serves as a reminder of the fragility of the M&A market. Gauge Shows Trader Unease on Merger Outcomes 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Once they did, the horse wilted, leaning up against Zaic, her skittishness overcome by exhaustion. Baby horse rescued from island on Bighorn River 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z When it came to his plans to back a controversial abortion bill, Sen. Lindsey Graham showed no signs of skittishness before a crowd of conservative activists Thursday: Republicans Seek to Put Abortion on the Front Burner in 2016 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Both issues are crucial to the state’s conservative Republican base, but cause skittishness among moderate, pro-business party members. New Arizona governor avoids major issues with apparent ease 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z U.S. stock index futures advanced on Tuesday after the S&P 500 fell for a second consecutive session, as earnings from Alcoa helped ease some investor skittishness about the corporate earnings season. Futures higher after two-day fall, Alcoa earnings 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z We need to get over the environmentalist skittishness that thwarts these small tests of climate manipulation. Tech to Cool Down Global Warming Should Be Tested Now 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Several oil analysts said the reaction to the Saudi move, which many characterized as otherwise modest, demonstrated the skittishness of commodity traders over the slowing European and Asian economies. U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below $80 a Barrel 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z But both Apple Pay and CurrentC must overcome consumer skittishness about sharing financial information on their mobile phones. Retail industry’s Apple Pay rival has experienced a data breach But, when it came to setting policy, a certain skittishness seems to have played a role. An Old Contempt in Rotherham 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The suspicious package was the third found at the White House on Thursday, adding to the skittishness of a day that seemed to whipsaw the president and his staff between one crisis after another. Obama Held on Plane Over Suspicious Package 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Among the other countries that ring Iraq and Syria, you see similar skittishness or outright paralysis. Obama’s counterterrorism blueprint looks good, on paper Maybe the skittishness about hosting is related to the widespread mockery that Sochi was subjected to when journalists descended on the Russian city’s hotels, stadiums and toilets. Cities find buyers’ remorse for winning Olympics, World Cup Of course there’s a reason for policymakers’ skittishness around the issue. Japan's Economy Is Facing an Early Grave 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The industry faces a chronic shortage of laborers, difficulty in obtaining credit and a skittishness among developers to invest in new sites. Darker U.S. homebuilder mood not just due to bad weather 2014-02-19T02:13:57Z The messages were determined to be hoaxes, but the episode added to the skittishness that is permeating the mood as the Feb. 7 opening ceremony approaches. Olympic Fears Rattle Athletes and Families 2014-01-25T03:11:31Z "You may find public market investors being really cautious about double-digit valuation IPOs" as a result, said Jeremy Levine, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, referring to lingering skittishness about buying into outsized IPOs. Analysis: Twitter may kickstart consumer-tech IPO train 2013-09-13T23:55:45Z And there’s a skittishness of politicians about getting too far ahead of the public.” In Turnaround, It’s France Backing Arms While Britain Sits on Syria Sidelines 2013-08-31T01:48:22Z Brad Adgate, the senior vice president for research at Horizon Media, said that when the series started five years ago, “Breaking Bad” faced some skittishness from advertisers because of its darkness and violence. Advertising: With ‘Breaking Bad’ Approaching Its End, Marketers May Clamor to Buy Commercial Time 2013-08-15T02:35:59Z Environmental concerns have a way of overcoming the skittishness that ordinary Chinese generally feel about protesting. China’s Green Protest Politics 2012-10-29T15:18:00Z If the moment was supposed to be bigger than Notre Dame, Oklahoma showed the most signs of skittishness. With big win, Irish prove they belong 2012-10-28T04:43:00Z That afternoon will be treasured forever by the club, but the events also included skittishness. Premier League preview No7: Manchester City 2012-08-09T08:01:01Z So what explains the skittishness of so many proprietors? In China, Sun Protection Can Include a Mask 2012-08-04T00:30:06Z Their skittishness was also felt in the second quarter, where UPS missed analysts’ expectations for both earnings and revenue. UPS Sees Global Economy Getting Worse 2012-07-24T17:30:31Z Their skittishness was also felt in the second quarter, where UPS missed analysts' expectations for both earnings and revenue. U.P.S. Cuts Forecast on Weakness Overseas 2012-07-24T12:54:55Z But the trend also reflects an overall skittishness among investors. Making 529 Plans Work 2012-02-11T02:17:40Z Yet a closer look at winners and losers reveals the market’s inner skittishness. Stock Market Winners and Losers of 2011 2011-12-29T17:36:10Z “That led to skittishness on our part about using the military.” White House Memo: Iraq War Shaped Obama?s Foreign Policy 2011-12-17T22:13:40Z But whichever way you go, the time for skittishness is done. Albert Pujols signing by Mariners' rival is a huge wakeup call 2011-12-08T23:32:04Z Ponder hasn’t shown that same skittishness, even if he’s made plenty of bad throws. Vikings? Ponder struggling with ?ups and downs? of becoming an NFL QB; aims to limit turnovers 2011-12-08T10:09:27Z Even with the higher trading volume, investor skittishness in the face of Europe’s sovereign debt crisis may be leaving few market participants willing to sell CDS protection to meet the demand for hedges, said Hintz. Morgan Stanley Seen as Risky as Italian Banks in Swaps Market 2011-09-30T00:48:01Z Investor skittishness over Europe’s sovereign debt crisis raised lenders’ funding costs and caused a rout in the region’s banking stocks this month. European Banks Are ‘Grossly Under-Capitalized,’ Brown Says 2011-09-16T08:28:07Z Investor skittishness over the spread of the debt crisis has raised banks’ funding costs and roiled markets worldwide. Sarkozy, Merkel Say Greece’s Future Is to Remain in Euro Region 2011-09-14T23:22:04Z Some longtime market observers attribute the skittishness to aftershocks of the 2008 financial crisis. Stock Market?s Sharp Swings Grow More Frequent 2011-09-12T02:30:07Z The index rose nearly 20 percent to top the 40 level for the first time since August 26, indicating a rise in investor skittishness. Stocks primed for more volatility 2011-09-10T04:55:28Z Shying is often the result of skittishness or affectation at first. Graceful Riding A Pocket Manual for Equestrians 2011-07-12T02:00:27.770Z Of the Devonshire girls Keats thought better than of their menkind, and writes and rimes on them with a certain skittishness of admiration. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z But the problems have arisen because of lenders’ skittishness after the housing crisis that can be traced, at least in part, to new quality-control measures that went into effect last year. Mortgage Company Settles U.S. Discrimination Case Involving Maternity Leave 2011-06-01T00:49:44Z Despite last week's skittishness, sentiment for the market is positive in the longer term, and technical indicators do not suggest the market is overbought. Commodities' drop curbs risk appetite 2011-05-08T15:17:13Z The admission provided a sign of the Pentagon's skittishness about taking overt military action against the government. U.S. Wary of Libya Role 2011-03-12T01:27:50Z In another respect, though, their recoveries are slow and sometimes painful, many filled with diseases, injuries and skittishness that manifested themselves under their stewardship of Vick. Vick pit bulls on the slow road to recovery 2011-01-29T19:17:08Z The skittishness between the sides was put aside Wednesday when the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Pakistan Reported to Be Harassing U.S. Diplomats 2009-12-17T12:58:00Z Your biggest problem may be overcoming your customers’ skittishness; people don’t trust what they don’t understand. State of the Art: A Simple Swipe on a Phone, and You?re Paid 2010-09-29T23:40:00Z The leak sparked some skittishness in Europe's stock market as investors refocused on how much capital banks may need to raise and how this might hit dividend payments. Basel bank talks refocus investors on capital 2010-09-07T12:08:00Z These include financial market skittishness over the European debt crisis, the expiration of a housing tax credit and the impact of census-related hiring and firing, he said. Deflation key to more easing: Fed's Plosser 2010-09-01T18:26:00Z Stocks rebounded to post their best gains in nearly four weeks on Friday, overcoming initial skittishness brought on by a revenue warning from Intel and dour comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Stock futures point to higher open on Wall Street 2010-08-30T08:10:00Z Lee Jeans is among several apparel brands that are seeking to counter the skittishness among shoppers, male and female, as economic data begin to suggest the recovery from the recession may be sputtering. Advertising: Lee Jeans Campaign Uses Regular-Guy Approach 2010-08-13T00:50:00Z Other data on Thursday showed several U.S. retailers posted July sales below analysts' expectations in the latest sign that skittishness about high unemployment and the economy in general are causing consumers to cut spending. Surprise rise in jobless claims casts pall on economy 2010-08-05T13:20:00Z Kline said the slowdown in the three jurisdictions is attributed more to skittishness in the private sector than to a pullback in hiring of census workers. Job growth slows in Washington region 2010-07-21T04:00:00Z Can clever marketing overcome what could be another spate of skittishness among cautious consumers? Advertising: Retailers Use the Bold Approach (and 3-D) to Lure Shoppers 2010-07-08T01:30:00Z The decline began midmorning as skittishness intensified over the Greek economic debacle spreading elsewhere in Europe. The Machines That Ate the Market 2010-05-20T21:00:00Z The AgBank offering will also come at a time of market skittishness. Get Ready for the World's Biggest IPO 2010-05-06T18:00:00Z Still, European stock prices were mostly lower on Monday, reflecting continued skittishness. E.C.B. Suspends Credit Threshold for Greek Bonds 2010-05-03T10:25:00Z The Cantwell-Collins approach attempts to tap into lawmakers' skittishness over creating such a huge new market for Wall Street and its potential for abuses, especially on the heels of widespread financial industry misdeeds. Senators at odds over climate bill 2010-03-24T23:33:00Z As events this week show, there isn't a shortage of skittishness in the marketplace; the price of insurance against a Greek default rose amid concerns about how it will meet its debt obligations. Is It Safe to Invest in Europe? 2010-03-19T22:18:00Z U.S. consumer confidence fell to a 10-month low in February, which added to skittishness about the economy that was spurred by numbers earlier in the day that showed U.S. home prices dipped unexpectedly in December. CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles as U.S. data spawns anxiety 2010-02-23T22:19:00Z U.S. consumer confidence fell to a 10-month low in February, adding to early skittishness about the economy when data showed U.S. home prices unexpectedly dipped in December. CANADA STOCKS-TSX down sharply as consumer data disappoints 2010-02-23T15:53:00Z Tags: Charles Darwin, Galápagos, giant tortoises, iguanas, islands, skittishness, tameness Ruth Fremson/The New York Times Marine iguanas huddled together for warmth on volcanic rock on Tintoreras island in the Galápagos in 2009. 2010-02-02T23:33:00Z The luggage cart came on close behind, the lean horses showing an undesirable skittishness, and once, in an attempt to run away, swerved so close to the water that Gertrud's gloom became absolutely leaden. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen The mayor made facetious comment on Mr. Bland's "skittishness", and Mr. Max also indulged in a gibe or two. Seven Keys to Baldpate It constituted part of the head-gear, and from the way in which it was worn by some women, was calculated to convey a notion of skittishness. Shakespeare Jest-Books Reprints of the Early and Very Rare Jest-Books Supposed to Have Been Used by Shakespeare Now and then her skittishness gave him an opportunity of saying a word or two, to which Cyril replied in monosyllables. Lover or Friend You may know that a horse shies from skittishness if he flies one day snorting from what he meets the next with indifference; dark stables also produce this irregular shying. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid But, as if the steeds had done mischief enough; or, possibly because they were well trained, and had lost most of their skittishness in the cold, they stood still. Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles Dogs exhibit much the same skittishness; even old animals gamble like puppies when they are taken out, and the shying which results from freshness in horses should be tolerated within, of course, reasonable limits. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Mr. Titterton has the Du Maurier manner, but his jocular skittishness, aided by asterisks, exclamation marks and suspensive dots, has curiously little behind it. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 He had been alive to every turn and phase of it—the horse's quiver of delight and fear, his skittishness, the groom's ill-temper, and Gourlay's grinding will. The House with the Green Shutters Shying arises from three causes—defective eyesight, skittishness, and fear. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Though the beast was too thirsty to show any of his former skittishness, Lennon's sombrero was leaky from the bullet holes. Bloom of Cactus Drew was indulgent with his mount's skittishness as they pounded along at the tail of the horse herd bound for Tubacca. Rebel Spurs I even understand now why, when I show the slightest sign of flirtatiousness or skittishness, he stiffens up, and draws into his shell. Set in Silver In all this dread of free inquiry, this childish skittishness in both writers and public, this dearth of courage and even of curiosity, the influence of comstockery is undoubtedly to be detected. A Book of Prefaces She was the only one who could quiet him, and though there were some who did not care to ride him because of his skittishness, he was never anything but gentle and docile with her. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Sam had produced a horse complete with saddle and a reputed skittishness. Ralestone Luck She permitted herself to be led to the chair, and then went through a routine of skittishness, turning her head and squirming incessantly, which made it impossible for James to place the headset properly. The Fourth R You're like a colt just out in the pasture, all hocks and skittishness. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment But with all her skittishness and caprice she was steadfast in one thing, and that was her love for Erik. Boyhood in Norway A certain skittishness concerning cost-recovery has made people unsure exactly what to do. Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts Any sign of ill-temper or skittishness was always coaxed away, an angry word or blow never being resorted to. The Roof of France Harkee, Miss Meredith, there is a limit to my forbearance of thy skittishness. Janice Meredith Ethelberta was the less reluctant to walk in his company because of the provocation to skittishness that Lord Mountclere had given, a provocation which she still resented. The Hand of Ethelberta Somerset thought this meant skittishness, and merely bowed. A Laodicean : a Story of To-day First Betty’s skittishness; now her mother’s remorseful volte-face: it was enough to exasperate anybody; and he wrote to the widow in a tone which led to a little coolness between those hitherto firm friends. A Group of Noble Dames But no overtures arrived, and then he meditated anew on the absorbing problem of her skittishness, and how to set about another campaign for her conquest, notwithstanding his late disastrous failure. The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid But his fright and succeeding skittishness at least made for fast traveling. To the Last Man |
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