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The Latin root of the word is ambulate, to walk. Tabraiz Shamsi reaches ... People who know how difficult it is to stay on the tightrope. And to have fun while you're on it.

Metaphorically speaking, if you walk a tightrope you have to deal with a difficult situation, especially one involving making a decision between two opposing plans of action. But how hard do you ...