(US) A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.

One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

simple past tense of lie by

Alternative form of lay-by

present participle of hang by a thread

(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily.

walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal

(idiomatic) As a profession; professionally.

An expression critical of committees — which by analogy can extend to both group decision-making as well as abstract or unrelated managerialism — by emphasizing the weaknesses of incorporating too many conflicting and inexperienced opinions into a single project. The distinguishing features of a camel, including its humps, plate-shaped feet, habitual spitting, strange shape and poor temperament, are treated as the sort of deformities that typify a conflicted, or overly idealistic, design process.

(semantics) Ostensive definition.