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- noun Alternative spelling of
seesaw . - verb Alternative spelling of
seesaw .
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Examples
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The see-saw nature of the nation's politics raises a question: How can the country solve its long-term problems — deficit spending, an underfunded Social Security system, spiraling health-care costs — when voters seem so uncertain which party should lead the charge?
Revival of Volatility Signals Historic Era in U.S. Politics Neil King Jr. 2010
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"Its pivoting is riveting to me," she sang, before pointing out various levers on set, including a see-saw and her elbow.
The Long Road to 'Sesame Street' Marshall Heyman 2011
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And thereafter, to bring about that propitious time, his own sack began to see-saw between his hip pocket and the scales.
Too Much Gold 2010
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Until YOU and I start to agree on things and select those who represent MOST of us, then we will live on the see-saw.
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And thereafter, to bring about that propitious time, his own sack began to see-saw between his hip pocket and the scales.
TOO MUCH GOLD 2010
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Sarah and her moronic fans believe that Fox is the only “news” channel that is “fair and balanced” when in reality Fox News is as “fair and balanced” as Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter sitting on opposite ends of a see-saw.
Think Progress » Palin: Palin-Bachmann 2012 ticket ‘sounds kind of cool.’ 2010
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In an embarrassing see-saw of decisions, Myracle was removed, reinstated, then pushed into withdrawing.
National Book Awards: Jesmyn Ward's 'Salvage The Bones' Wins 2011
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There was a good old Yorkshire dust-up at Elland Road too, as Leeds and Barnsley played out a see-saw draw which included the sending off of United's Bradley Johnson and a fantastic 25-yard free-kick from the Tykes' Kieran Trippier to see that the spoils were shared.
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The weight of glaciers to the north pushed the Earth's crust down, and the crust in this area went up like the other end of a see-saw.
Last house on sinking Chesapeake Bay island collapses David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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Associated Press Game 3: The Patriots fell to earth in a see-saw 37-34 loss at upstart Buffalo.
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