Wednesday, June 4, 2008

New Vocabulary 3: "Clinton plans to end campagne on Friday"

From Reuters,"Clinton plans to end campagne on Friday," June 4, 2008.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN0439743420080604

* flank: (v) to be at the side of someone or something.

"ABC reported that Clinton would hold an event on Friday flanked by supporters "in which we believe, all indications are she will concede the race, once and for all.""


* bid: (n) an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it.

"She has indicated interest in the job after her presidential bid fell short."

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