compost tea n.— «Other methods at the site include earthworm bins, compost “tea” brewers and a complex bioreactor that is designed to produce heat and energy.» —“Garbage In Compost Out—Low-Cost Source Of Fertilizer Is...
gyroball n.— «Much may depend on the mystic machinations of silent Mariner partner Hiroshi Yamauchi, who may not only empower managing partner Howard Lincoln to bring back Ichiro at any cost, but also work to bring legendary Japanese...
string of pearls n.— «The internal report stated that China is adopting a “string of pearls” strategy of bases and diplomatic ties stretching from the Middle East to southern China that includes a new naval base under...
shoot-off rodeo n.— «Last year, the Army planned to test competing RPG defense systems in what officials refer to as a “shoot-off rodeo.”» —“Did the Army favor Raytheon in anti-RPG bid?” by Adam...
green suit n.— «The private recruiters struggled at first when compared with their enlisted counterparts, whom they refer to as “green suits.”» —“Army Tries Private Pitch For Recruits” by Renae Merle in...
mortgage mom n.— «This year could mark the emergence of what might be called mortgage moms—voters whose sense of well-being is freighted with anxiety about their families’ financial squeeze. Democrats are betting that this factor is...