When cars start to stack up in line, a crew member may sally forth, PDA in hand, to take orders.

FORBES: On The Cover/Top Stories

To power and global reach can therefore be added another imperial characteristic: an actual desire to sally forth and act.

ECONOMIST: America and empire

The sensitive, intelligent battle between Matt and Sally see-saws back and forth, with Burstein fighting valiantly for a yes and the audience pretty much rooting for him.

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