Bill Clinton defeated war heroes George H.W. Bush and Bob Dole; National Guard pilot George W. Bush beat Vietnam veterans Al Gore and John Kerry; and Barack Obama was decisively elected over John McCain, who had displayed extraordinary valor during years of captivity as a Navy pilot in North Vietnam.
Fly-away hair is hair that is dry, frizzy, and full of static cling. It often sticks straight out from the sides of the head, and is a common occurrence in the winter when the air is especially dry.
flying. adj. 1. (prenominal) hurried; fleeting: a flying visit. 2. (prenominal) designed for fast action. 3. (prenominal) moving or passing quickly on or as if on wings: a flying leap; the flying hours.lying. adj. 1. (prenominal) hurried; fleeting: a flying visit. 2. (prenominal) designed for fast action. 3. (prenominal) moving or passing quickly on or as if on wings: a flying leap; the flying hours.