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Strategic misrepresentation — is the planned, systematic distortion or misstatement of fact lying in response to incentives in the budget process. Examples of strategic misrepresentation in budgeting illustrate that it is a contingent strategy responsive to a system of… … Wikipedia
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hand-wringing — or handwringing [hand′riŋ΄iŋ] n. expression of distress or anxiety, as in clasping and twisting the hands together hand wringer n. handwringer * * * … Universalium
hand wringing — noun a) The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. Whisperings filled the corridors with unearthly sounds the hand wringing and breast beating of the elder sisters the sighs and sobs of the younger. b) A feigned… … Wiktionary
hand-wringing — or handwringing [hand′riŋ΄iŋ] n. expression of distress or anxiety, as in clasping and twisting the hands together hand wringer n. handwringer … English World dictionary
hand|wring|ing — «HAND RIHNG ihng», noun, adjective. –n. an emotional display of grief or despair over a situation. –adj. despairing; hopeless: »The field day of the handwringing pessimist is about over (Christian Science Monitor) … Useful english dictionary