10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STODGY»
Discover the use of
stodgy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
stodgy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
At that moment Mr. Stodgy, Dean of Students, came strolling out into the
afternoon sun. A few yards away, parked in one of the few reserved spaces, was
his brand new Avalon S55 sedan, freshly waxed and gleaming like a jewel in the
sunlight ...
Supposeanefficient and aggressive storesgroup —call itPilem High Holdings —
acquires alesssuccessful competitor:Stodgy Stores. Stodgyhasbeen
earningapoor returnon capital and itsreturn would be lower stillif the shopsfrom
whichit ...
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Good in a Crisis: A Memoir
He was a trifle stodgy, but otherwise lovely. Maybe stodgy would be good for me,
instead ofboorish and overbearing. Stodgy beats a man in makeup any day.
Stodgy certainly seemed a marked improvement over cheating scumbags, hands
...
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Expecting Royal Twins! / To Dance with a Prince (Mills & ...
You know, you do have a reputation of being somewhat, um, stodgy. This would
turn that on its head.” “Stodgy?” he sputtered. “Stern, remote, unapproachable,
even snobby I can handle. But stodgy? Isn't stodgy just another word for prudish?
Melissa McClone, Cara Colter, 2011
You know, you do have a reputation of being somewhat, um, stodgy. This would
turn that on its head.” “Stodgy?” he sputtered. “Stern, remote, unapproachable,
even snobby I can handle. But stodgy? Isn't stodgy just another word for prudish?
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The English dialect dictionary, being the complete ...
Cf. stodge, sb.' 5. 5. A trial ball in t e game of cricket. w.Yks.a STODGY, adj. In gm.
dial. and collig. use in Sc. and Eng. Also written stodj Sufi; sto gy em; and in form
stodgy th.1 [sto'dgL 1. Of ood : of a thick, stifi' substance; ea , cloymg, satisf ing.
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Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews
"Stodgy". British. Pictures. It is just six years since I started work on the first British
all-talking picture, Blackmail. I am now preparing an adaptation of John Buchan's
The 39 Steps. In those six years the sound picture has progressed and matured ...
8
Heartless (Tales of Goldstone Wood Book #1)
“Stodgy princes,” she said, “have no sense of romance. They sit around making
practical decisions about economics and trade and things.” “Sounds worthy in a
man who'll one day rule a kingdom,” Nurse said, closing one eye as she ...
Anne Elisabeth Stengl, 2010
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The Vampire - Alien Chronicles
“So am I stodgy, as well?” I asked, attempting to be as difficult as she but failing
miserably. I could not help the smile which slipped onto my face. I was smiling
because I knew the statement to be very much true. But would she admit it?
"Trouble is," Norman Bennett said, "George is stodgy. All real-estate brokers are
stodgy. He's a good tennis player but he's stodgy." Harrigan said, "Do you play
ping-pong, Mr. Hazelhurst?" "No."' "Stodgy," said Norman Bennett. "Doesn't play ...
Hugh Pentecost, Frederick Nebel, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STODGY»
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stodgy is used in the context of the following news items.
Japan's still stodgy — but it may finally be getting better
For William Saito it's been a years-long battle to change the business culture in Japan. It's getting a bit easier, now that he's got the ear of Japan's prime minister. «PRI, Jul 15»
Dresden Philharmonic/Sanderling review – amiable but stodgy
Dresden Philharmonic/Sanderling review – amiable but stodgy. 3 / 5 stars. Cadogan Hall, London A slightly slow Seventh Symphony followed an exuberant ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Photos: DTLA's Stodgy Macy's Fortress Gets A Cool Makeover
Construction of The Bloc—formerly known as Macy's Plaza—is well underway. The makeover is supposed to be more pedestrian-friendly, Metro accessible and ... «LAist, May 15»
'Snotty, snooty, stodgy' Quail Hollow? As a pickup spot? Yes, please
The Wells Fargo Championship is marketing itself to millennials as a social event, hoping to draw more like Dylan Johnson, Nina Davies, Garrett Sauls, and ... «Charlotte Observer, May 15»
Miley Isn't Into Your Stodgy Gender And Sexuality Labels
Pop star Miley Cyrus didn't necessarily come out as bisexual, genderqueer or otherwise officially, but she did reveal herself as someone who won't be boxed in ... «LAist, May 15»
Governments misunderstand the profound shift in society brought …
Perrottet told attendees that millennials simply don't have the patience for inefficient and stodgy institutions, which include many governments in Australia. «CIO Australia, May 15»
The hip Funk Zone adds color to often-stodgy Santa Barbara
Let's be honest. Do you want to spend a weekend in a place called the Funk Zone? The first time I heard the name, I wrinkled my nose. It sounds like something ... «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
With a remodel, the Sorrento goes from stodgy to chic
With remodel, Seattle's Sorrento hotel goes from stodgy to chic. Originally published April 22, 2015 at 5:42 pm Updated May 14, 2015 at 4:40 pm. Opened in ... «The Seattle Times, Apr 15»
Code of a Killer, ITV, review: A stodgy, seen-it-before crime drama
The temptation is to label Michael Crompton's admirable drama as a lo-fi 'CSI Leicester', an offbeat and very British reboot of the super-sexy-crime-science US ... «The Independent, Apr 15»
Goodwill Transforms Thrift Stores from Stodgy to Chic
When you think of thrift stores, you likely picture some dusty bins with old hand-me-down clothes and half-broken furniture. But one nationwide brand is looking ... «Small Business Trends, Apr 15»
