Word: attractions
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...this politicking seems wearyingly premature, like Christmas decorations in July. It is no consolation that both Jimmy Carter and George McGovern officially began their long-shot bids even earlier. Candidates used to attract little press attention at this point in the campaign and thus could test themes and sharpen positions with slight risk of committing a fatal gaffe. This time around, however, they are already in the hot glare of television cameras. That kind of exposure encourages rhetorical posturing and, over the long haul, may discourage voter interest...
...reconstruction took a decade of effort and cost $25 million. Located 30 miles from the Javanese city of Jogjakarta, Borobudur is eventually expected to attract several million visitors a year. At this week's ceremony, Indonesian officials, as well as representatives of UNESCO and 28 contributing na tions and corporations, will gather at the temple for the local equivalent of a ribbon cutting. Even if the donors do not achieve nirvana as they climb Borobudur's refurbished steps, they can take pride in setting an example for all the world to emulate in the care of a noble...
Hayes said she believes the center will attract students who would be reluctant to use other counseling services such as Room 13 House tutors...
...primary objective was to attract people interested in faculty positions. But the limitation in funding forced us to approach the series more pragmatically and consider the issues as the foremost criteria," Bryan A. Stevenson, publicity chairman of the series, said yesterday...
...extreme and unique move to attract talented students, Cornell University officials announced earlier this month that they will offer more financial aid money to applicants they designate Most Attractive in next year's admissions pool...