Definitions
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- adjective computing of a
program thatsteals whateverresources it needs withoutconsideration to othertasks
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Examples
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Sarkozy has a twitchy, all-elbows manner, and no one would call him warm or easygoing.
Waiting for Sarko 2005
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Sarkozy has a twitchy, all-elbows manner, and no one would call him warm or easygoing.
Waiting for Sarko 2005
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Sarkozy has a twitchy, all-elbows manner, and no one would call him warm or easygoing.
Waiting for Sarko 2005
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Often characterized as an all-elbows politician more interested in results than process
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Often characterized as an all-elbows politician more interested in results than process
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