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pander

Noun: One who manages/solicits prostitutes, a pimp or procurer.

Verb: To procure prostitutes for customers.

To flatter or cajole people, to cater or appeal to their emotions/worries/prejudices/expectations for one's own gain; to engage in demagoguery.
The pander was slick in advertising his harlots, but I rushed off instead.

Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and the Tea Party pander to homophobia, the NRA, oil companies, capitalism/corporations, anti-immigrant groups, pro-life groups, any number of unworthy causes. Worse still, they combine that pandering with "American Values", "Family Values", and "Jesus"/"Christian Values", thus cheapening the integrity of a whole nation.

Some media pundit: "Joe the Plumber! Hockey Moms! Protect the Sanctity of Marriage, Protect the children! I love America...*sob* *sob*! Never Forget 9/11...!"

Some viewer: Enough of those shticks already! Don't pander to me!
by Lorelili May 13, 2011
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Panera

A clean, upscale chain of restaurants primarily located on the eastern coast of America. They sell a variety of delicious, high-quality food from soups to sandwiches to desserts. Also featured are their fresh bread and healthy, low-carb options.

Contrary to what the other commenter stated, Panera is never out of stock when I go there.
The food place where yuppies stand on long lines and furiously press the buttons on their Motorola phones as they attempt to order a sandwich.
by anonymous December 10, 2004
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DeTomaso Pantera

Ford powered midengine 2-seater, USA: 1971-1974. Europe: until about 1996. Originally a joint venture between Ford Motor Company USA and DeTomaso Automobili of Italy. Ford was enamoured by the the DeTomaso Mangusta (mongoose), an Italian midengine 2-seater with a Ford V8, but it wasn't quite up to the forthcoming USA safety and emission standards, so Ford approached DeTomaso about co-producing a sucessor: the PANTERA (Panther).

The Pantera used a 330 hp 351 Cleveland V8, mounted behind the seats, but in front of the rear wheels (rear-mid-engine). This is the standard for Formula One Racing, because it offers near 50/50 weight distribution, but with a slight rear bias which is considered to be the best for acceleration, handling, and braking, especially with a rear wheel drive car.

The Pantera is no longer being produced, but its sucessor, the Guara, is. Also, although the Guara is an awesome car, Americans love the styling, name, and Ford V8 power of the Pantera. DeTomaso has a Pantera show car, and it just might return.
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America needs a less expensive alternative to the Ford GT, Mosler MT900, and Saleen S7. Come on Ford, give the 'Vette a run for it's money!

The VERY FIRST Mustang (Mustang 1: driveable show car and pace car) was a midengine sportscar. How about a production FORD Mustang 1, and the return of the DeTomaso Pantera (sold by Lincoln-Mercury). You could use one platform for both.

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I think the band PANTERA was named after the car.
by Car-roll Shelby fan July 15, 2006
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Panzer

1.The German word for tank
2.Abreviation for PanzerKampfWagen or Armored Fighting Vehicle
Heinz Guderian believed that Panzers are important in modern warfare.
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pantera

A spectacular heavy metal band from the 80s and 90s that combined amazing guitar riffs by "dimebag" Darrel (third only to Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy hedrix)and intesnce vocals, and heavy drums. Pantera brought a new style to the metal scene, and may have single handedly kept metal alive during the grunge era. The band was unfortunetly split up after lead singer, Phil, left to persue other musical gatherings and ofcourse the tragic murder of "Dimebag" Darrel.
A really great mixture of fast drums, amazing riffs, raw lyrics, and outstanding bass. Pantera is all you need.
by lml Andrew lml September 8, 2006
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pangea

when, due to excess moisture and heat, your balls stick to your leg, and your dick sticks to your balls. similar in concept to the classical definition of the word.
"bro, i've got a major pangea right now. summer sucks."
by polecat13 April 24, 2009
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panzermarine

A man who wears lots of armor in battle to protect himself due to the fact that he is scared shit-less. Panzermarines do however look threatening and can be lethal.
Oooo look at that panzermarine! What a pussy hole! Fuck me he's comin this way blud...runnnnnnnn!
by LordOfTheT January 21, 2011
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