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But after some thought, I figured out that a higher score indicated my manuscript had a lesser chance of being d.o.a. (high score = good, low score = bad).
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At first, I had assumed a higher score (more stars, higher %) indicated a better chance of my manuscript being d.o.a. (as a higher score is usually interpreted as more likely to occur).
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The measure was effective d.o.a. as MADD campaigned heavily against it under the premise of zero tolerance for having a drink and driving. — joe c
How Are You Supposed to Know How Drunk You Are? - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com 2007
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It leads to comedy that's d.o.a. from the start because it was never alive to begin with.
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It sounds similar to the palm folio concept which was d.o.a. I think many of the challenges here are because companies are a little bit skittish about this category.
Three Reasons Why Netbooks Just Aren’t Good Enough Michael Arrington 2005
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Patients there have become cynical about the hospital waiting lists and wonder whether the health planners consider "d.o.a." dead on arrival -- as a tragedy or a cheap diagnosis.
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Expect to hear more about and from this up and comer. mp3: d.o.a. (Alex Ludovico from Winning/Losing)
RVABlogs 2010
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Other Thoughts: If product comes d.o.a. They should make sure replacement works.
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Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day This user purchased this item from Newegg came d.o.a. Sent it back a week ago.
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DC's Jonah Hex movie was d.o.a. at the box office last weekend.
Mania News Feed 2010
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