It led a hand-to-mouth existence, handicapped by staff turnover, changes of strategy and a lack of capital.
Black Mountain was launched in the Depression, and for twenty-four years it led a hand-to-mouth existence in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, outside Asheville, North Carolina.
Thinking about the long haul is a change for Amtrak, which has led a hand-to-mouth existence for the last few years, its recent history a "Perils of Pauline" saga in which the onrushing train, not the damsel on the tracks, is in danger.
In Paris, Gabriel García Márquez led a hand-to-mouth existence, resorting on occasion to dumpster diving for food.
The strike has damaged the political standing of Hamas and led to threats from Mr Abbas that he would dissolve the Hamas-led parliament and either call fresh elections or lead a hand-picked government to make peace with Israel.
In chess, although many would-be professionals lead a hand-to-mouth existence, the very top players can become millionaires.
Despite a recent council bail-out of £285,000, they remain in dire financial straits and continue to lead a hand-to-mouth existence.
Troupes of pandas dance around a 3o-foot toy robot while Tina Ladynessentially – essentially Mrs Overall played by Nutbush's horniest diva – leads a hand-to-buttock conga line.
Though Hubert takes pride in his knowledge of the woods and mountains, though he's proud of his competence and expertise, he leads a hand-to-mouth existence, and since the death of his wife in a car accident has been drinking to numb his loneliness.
Furthermore, while richer journals may be in a position to waive such fees, this may not be possible for research journals in the developing world that often lead a hand-to-mouth existence, relying on subscriptions (and thus restricted access) to cover basic editorial and production costs.
The subsequent indirect free kick led to a hand ball call in the penalty area, and Abby Wambach scored on the penalty kick.
