Word: bolstered
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...them feel we are open for good cooperation. And another thing: I have been congratulated by everyone except Putin - Blair, Bush, every leading European figure, all our neighbors. the Russians say they need to keep their Georgian bases for 10 years. I think these serve more to bolster imperial self-confidence than Russian security. We can find other things that serve Russian security better than these 2,000 troops. The Russians have interests like safeguarding their southern borders, making them terrorist-proof. We have the same interests. But Russian troops can't be thrown out without any means of subsistence...
Should Geoffrey catch on, it would bolster the conviction of Toys "R" Us CEO John Eyler that it's still possible to combat the low-cost threat posed by Wal-Mart and Target. Geoffrey "is potentially a $1.5 billion business," he says. "The Geoffrey stores are flat-out fun--and it's not clear if going to Wal-Mart or Target is fun." So far, the concept seems to be working. Since Geoffrey opened 14 months ago, Wisconsinites appear to have embraced it, showing up in large numbers and steadily boosting sales, the firm says. Maintenance technician Lonnie Roeder...
...only would the wins bolster the Crimson’s record but, as both the Raiders and the Big Red are ECAC rivals, the victories would significantly impact the conference standings. While Cornell (3-2-4, 3-0-1 ECAC) currently shares a three-way tie for third place with Harvard, Colgate is resting in 11th place...
...term “intifada,” Arabic for shuddering, is widely used in reference to the waves of anti-Israel violence and suicide bombings that have left thousands dead. From that perspective, Raju’s remarks bolster Trager’s case. But Raju maintains, “Intifada to me means resistance. It doesn’t mean support for terrorism. I hope that’s completely clear...
...years, including a new Microbus, smaller SUVs and crossover vehicles, and is considering a sexy convertible, the Concept R, which Pischetsrieder unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. VW's new Golf, expected to hit North America in 2005, has received early positive reviews in Europe and should bolster profitability thanks to lower manufacturing costs...