Word: bolstered
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...escalated in the month since loyal generals headed by Armed Forces Chief Fidel Ramos put down the military rebellion. The number of armed clashes with the Communist rebels is up 140%, while the government's military casualties have increased from a daily average of three to 4.4. Seeking to bolster the efficiency and loyalty of her army, Aquino early last week authorized a middle-level military reshuffle to replace 21 officers, some of whom are thought to have been involved in the August coup attempt...
...indeed imminently--catastrophic. The Philippines is of immense strategic importance to the United States, and the loss of a viable centrist position there will mean the worsening of the 17-year civil war, with little hope for positive resolution. Some have suggested a massive influx of emergency funds to bolster Aquino's sagging position, including both military and economic...
Harvard is led by Tri-Captains Cindi Ersek, Kate Felsen and Jane Grim and junior goalie Denise Katsias. Ersek (three goals and one assist for four points) and Felsen (2-2--4) finished tied for second behind Landau in team scoring. Grim helped bolster the inconsistent defense...
...team graduated four members from the 9-10 campaign of a year ago, but the squad is looking to bolster its chances with a strong JV squad and two freshman prospects: Jonhathan Cardi of Morgantown, W. Va., and Ravi Krishina Kumar of India...
...primary or secondary language, including Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and former French colonies in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Pacific. While the concept of a union of French-speaking communities was developed 20 years ago, not until last year did Paris acknowledge its dependence on this fraternity to bolster the mother tongue by convening the first such summit in Paris. This time around, the French left no doubt as to their commitment to the cause. Chirac pledged to spend $30 million on a host of French-language projects, twice last year's allocation. Among the ventures to be funded...