Word: behind
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...behind those impressive numbers lies a social revolution more profound than any ever seen in the Western world. Hundreds of millions of people once anchored by the certainties of guaranteed jobs and social services for life are now being cast adrift to fend for themselves in the turbulent waters of the market economy. "By closing down thousands of state enterprises that were losing money, China is creating unemployment on a scale never seen before anywhere in the world," says TIME correspondent William Dowell. "That creates an enormous threat of social instability, which makes the government very insecure about its ability...
...singer Louise Rhodes and multi-instrumentalist Andy Barlow--better known as Lamb--craft excellent trip-hoppy pop in an unmistakeably British style, like a less morose Portishead. That comparison, however, belies the nature of the duo's music. The soundscapes that Barlow creates behind Rhodes's voice refuse to gel into the standard trip-hop forms; bebop, drum 'n' bass and harsh techno beats all find their way into an eminently digestible mix. The band has undeniable indie cred: they've sampled Charlie Parker, scored a British hit with a song based on the work of classical composer Henryk Grecki...
...Lost behind the praise for Vena is a very effective rushing attack. The Red Raiders have averaged 218 yards per game on the ground...
Camara said that problems with the SAT, as well as the significance of the test itself, are exaggerated. He added that the SAT's are only the third ranking factor, behind grades and difficulty of classes, in the college admissions process...
...Behind the barrage of three kills by Meyers, the Minutewomen ran off 10 quick points to grab an insurmountable 12-2 advantage and ultimately win the game...