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- adjective Having the
intent ofrefusing anomination topublic office , or of refusing toserve in such office ifelected .
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Examples
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But until Monday he had not ridiculed the notion so directly, even if he did not completely rule it out in Shermanesque terms.
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NEW MEXICO: Republican congresswoman Heather Wilson hasn†™ t ruled out a run against Democratic senator Jeff Bingaman in Shermanesque terms, but it appears as though she†™ s going to stay put in the House.
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I know a flat "Shermanesque" statement when I hear one.
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BLOOMBERG: That's the kind of Shermanesque question ...
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BLOOMBERG: That's the kind of Shermanesque question.
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HILLARY'S STANCENow that Hillary has made her "Shermanesque" statement to the indefatigable Tim Russert -- she will neither run for nor accept the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 -- it's time to take another quick look at the early stages of the contest for the right to run against George W. Bush.
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Reid's Social Security stance is striking in its Shermanesque clarity.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: Harry's Fight: Mr. Reid and Social Security RJ 2011
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What's interesting about the Christie-for-president thing is it doesn't go away, even after months of Shermanesque announcements that he isn't ready and doesn't want it.
It's Off to the Races Peggy Noonan 2011
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He can give as many Shermanesque statements as he likes, but if the field continues to look thin he's going to face a draft-Christie movement.
It's Off to the Races Peggy Noonan 2011
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Reid's Social Security stance is striking in its Shermanesque clarity.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: Harry's Fight: Mr. Reid and Social Security RJ 2011
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