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.
Verb. 1. keep away-prevent from coming close; I tried to keep the child away from the pool. prevent, keep-stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep; Keep the child from eating the marbles.