Patten must also avoid being seen as a shoo-in due to his Tory political links.
From the guardian.co.uk
Patten recently sued the Fox board in an attempt to remain living above the venue.
From the denverpost.com
Patten is now being put on the spot about ex-director general Mark Thompson.
From the guardian.co.uk
Patten and Anderson were among seven players to have left at the end of last season.
From the guardian.co.uk
Patten introduced a package of electoral reforms in the Legislative Council.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Patten caught just one pass in five games and was cut the following winter.
From the washingtontimes.com
Patten would like to serve Venice on its city council, but campaigning isn't much fun.
From the heraldtribune.com
Patten needs to find a replacement for George Entwistle, who ankled on Nov.
From the variety.com
Patten is a very bright guy and a political heavyweight, and he shows signs of getting it.
From the guardian.co.uk
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Clog: footwear usually with wooden soles
Pattens are protective overshoes worn from the Middle Ages until the early 20th century. Pattens were worn outdoors over a normal shoe, held in place by leather or cloth bands, with a wooden or later wood and metal sole. ...
A type of medieval footwear often used to elevate the foot
(pattens) device attached to the bottom of lady's shoes to keep them elevated out of the mud and muck in the streets. Sometimes consisting of circular metal rings which caused a distinctive sound on the pavement.
A wood, leather, or cork undersole which was fastened on the foot by straps and buckles and worn out-of-doors to protect the hose and soft shoes.
An overshoe used to protect indoor shoes from muddy ground.
Overshoe with a wooden sole raised on an iron ring.